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865-0000-11L 3 Credits MSC , WBZ , NDS D-GESS

Fragile Contexts – The Nexus between Humanitarian Aid, Peace and Development

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Medinat Malefakis
Only for MAS/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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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:09

Abstract

The course explores characteristics of fragility and how they are measured and monitored. It further discusses cooperation between actors (peace building, security, humanitarian, development cooperation) and explores how development programming has to be adapted to these situations.

Objective

The course explores characteristics of fragility and how they are measured and monitored. It further discusses cooperation between actors (peace building, security, humanitarian, development cooperation) and explores how development programming has to be adapted to these situations.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC , WBZ , NDS

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Fragile Contexts – The Nexus between Humanitarian Aid, Peace and Development
Course dates: 18.05.2026 – 22.05.2026 Location: CLD A1
No time listed 40 h semesterly

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