Deadline: 8 January 2016
The Hague Academy on Local Governance is conducting a Short Course on Integrity and Anti-corruption (7 – 18 March, 2016) in Netherlands. This training focuses on the complexities of corruption, its root causes and the impact on society. The course introduces participants to different examples of institutional reforms and anti-corruption measures. Furthermore, participants discuss integrity dilemmas from their own working practice. They get familiarised with the Dutch landscape of Integrity as well as examples of policies to improve the integrity of an organisation’s workforce.
The participants of this course will be working for different organisations in different countries. There will be plenty of opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from each other’s experiences.
After successful completion of the course participants will receive a certificate of The Hague Academy for Local Governance.
Course Objectives
This course will help to:
- Examine the cross-cutting nature of corruption and the social impact surrounding it;
- Have insight in the importance of integrity for well-functioning, transparent (government) institutions and for economic growth;
- Be able to deal with challenges related to anti-corruption and integrity policies;
- Identify instruments for increasing transparency and accountability;
- Better understanding of the implementation of the international framework of anti-corruption conventions, protocols and best practices;
- Know how the Dutch policy for integrity of civil servants is shaped and organised.
Eligibility Criteria
Professionals working for municipal, provincial or national government, for a donor organisation or NGO and who are involved in anti-corruption , transparency and accountability processes in relation to development and governance can apply.
How to Apply
Applicants must fill the online application form available on the website.
For more information about this course, please visit Integrity & Corruption Course.
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