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865-0023-00L 1 Credits MSC , WBZ , NDS D-GESS

Resilience Building for International Cooperation

Does not take place this semester. Only for CAS in Development and Cooperation students, as well as specialists with at least 24 months of practical experience in international cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted. Registration only through the NADEL homepage.

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Abstract

Development cooperation can be stressful due to task complexity, on-the-ground realities and lack of measurable impacts. Geopolitical shifts and past failures are calling into question “western” models of development. This two-day course builds personal and professional resilience for development workers confronted with these challenges.

Objective

In this two-day course, participants will explore and reflect on the changing landscape of development cooperation, as well as their unique, innate capacities to harness wellbeing resources in becoming resilient within the development cooperation environment. The course will further include a balanced mix of resilience theories, country ownership implementation processes, and practice-oriented sessions from practitioners in development organizations. Scenario-building will also be employed to engage and prepare participants for anticipated occurrences related to behavioral management and safeguarding of values necessary for resilience building.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC , WBZ , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Resilience Building for International Cooperation Does not take place this semester. Block course: 06.05. – 07.05.2024 Location: CLD A1	No time listed	16 h semesterly

Offered In

Comparative and International Studies Master
- Electives
MAS in Development and Cooperation (The lectures and advanced training courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Development and Cooperation and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation. ETH doctoral students working on topics related to poverty reduction in low- and middle income countries may also be admitted.)
- Advanced Training Courses
CAS in Development and Cooperation (Takes place each spring semester and every second autumn semester (odd years).)
- Module