Introduction to international development
Course dates
- 29 Mar - 1 Apr 2021
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Our unique introductory course has been completely revised to reflect the latest thinking and practice in international development. This course quickly brings you up to speed with the most important global issues and emerging debates.
Using a mix of real-life examples, group discussion and practical activities, you will learn about the historical context to development work, the global balance of power and the major actors, as well as the current approaches to development and what makes for successful development work.
Course structure
Four half-day live online sessions plus individual and group work in the afternoons, between sessions.
Total time commitment over the period of the course is 19.5 hours:
- 12 hours of live online sessions
- 7.5 hours of self-paced activities
Suitable for people who are new to international development, thinking of moving into the sector or wanting to gain a greater understanding of the "bigger picture". It is also appropriate for those wanting to refresh their knowledge of the theory and practice of development work.
What you will learn
- Understand the historical context, theories and principles of development
- Learn about the global balance of power and the big players
- Identify the pros and cons of different approaches to development
- Evaluate the UK's role in development and discover how development is financed
- Explore the implications of climate change for development
- Learn how the Sustainable Development Goals will influence development
- Consider how the world of development will change and the implications for you and your organisation
Programme
This course will be delivered entirely online, through facilitated live sessions (using Zoom) as well as individual and group activities on the Bond learning platform. We work hard to make sure you get the same level of interaction and facilitator support as you would in our training room. You’ll work in breakout rooms, use case studies and take part in group activities – all online.
Content
- Introductions and expectations
- What is development?
- Development patterns and key players
- Approaches to development
- Financing development
- The UK's role in development
- Sustainability and climate change
- The Sustainable Development Goals
- The future of development
- Review and evaluation
Structure
All course times in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Check the live session start and end time in your timezone here (please ensure you choose the right date when checking timezones).
March course
Pre-course activity: approximately 2 hours' additional work required before live session 1
Live session 1: Monday 29 March, 9.30 - 13.00 GMT (3.5 hours)
Group task: approximately 2 hours' additional work required between live session 1 and 2
Live session 2: Tuesday 30 March, 9.30 - 13.00 GMT (3.5 hours)
Individual task: approximately 1.5 hours' additional work required between live session 2 and 3
Live session 3: Wednesday 31 March, 9.30 - 13.00 GMT (3.5 hours)
Individual task: approcimately 1.5 hours' additional work required between live session 3 and 4
Live session 4: Thursday 1st April, 9.30 - 13.00 GMT (3.5 hours)
Booking deadline
Bookings will close at 15:00 GMT on Friday 26th March 2021 to enable us to email participants the joining instructions ahead of the first live session.
Course prices
Band 1
- Non-members
- £620.00
Band 2
- Bond members >£2M annual spend
- £470.00
Band 3
- Bond members <£2M annual spend
- £270.00
* 10% off if you book 8 weeks in advance; 5% off 3 or more bookings.
Contact us for special discounts if you're a student or unemployed.
10%
off if you book early*
5%
off multiple bookings*
Event dates
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Monday, March 29, 2021 to Thursday, April 1, 2021
17 places available
