Conflict and its various forms — interstate war, intrastate rebellion, armed militias, violent extremism or social exclusion — has a huge impact on communities at the local level. Understanding the root causes and drivers of conflict is one of several steps necessary to ensure local security.
This course discusses the prevention of conflict, promotion of the rule of law and security from a local perspective. Through conflict and stakeholder mapping exercises, we will analyse the root causes and drivers of conflict. We will also discuss the international legal frameworks and experiences with Security Sector Governance and Reform (SSG/R). Furthermore, we will explore how local authorities can work on community security, inclusive economic development, the reintegration of former combatants, and the prevention of gender based violence, to contribute to stabilisation, social cohesion and sustainable peace. We will discuss case studies from various post-conflict countries, and learn how to develop and implement a local security plan.
The course was a remarkable learning experience. I appreciated the sessions by the experts, the interaction with fellow participants and the real-life case studies. The programme provides theoretical approaches such as the human security approach, and also equips you with tools to implement them in practice. I also gained useful knowledge on what local governments can do to prevent violent conflict.
This course is aimed at professionals working on security, human rights and peacebuilding in conflict-affected areas. Participants come from national, regional and local government, NGOs, knowledge institutes, international institutions and development organisations.
After this course, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance.
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You will go on study visits to organisations that work on security at different levels. You will visit, amongst others, the International Criminal Court (ICC), and learn how it deals with international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. You will also discuss its impact on peace and security.
Additionally, you will learn about the Dutch regional security cooperation structures. Furthermore, you will get to know examples of local government joining forces with the local police and citizens, to promote social cohesion and prevent conflict in their neighbourhoods.
Find the practical information for the course here.
After submitting your completed application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt. Once we have assessed your application and admitted you to the course, we will send you an invoice with payment details.
Payments can be made by bank transfer or by PayPal request. We offer the option of paying in one or two instalments. An advance payment of 50% secures the reservation of a seat at the training until the payment deadline. Your participation in the course is guaranteed only after receipt of full payment.
Please note that The Hague Academy accepts registrations on a first-paid, first-served policy.
Some countries require a visa to enter the Netherlands. Please check with The Netherlands or the embassy for the visa requirements related to your country. Because of the length of time needed for the visa procedure, we advise you to start this process as soon as possible. Once we have received your payment for the course, The Hague Academy will send you an acceptance letter which will assist you in arranging your visa to The Netherlands.
Under certain circumstances, participants may need to cancel their participation in the course. For cancellations before the payment deadline, we will reimburse the paid amounts minus an administration fee of €150.
To prevent late cancellation, we strongly encourage you to start with your visa application procedure at least six weeks before the start of the training programme.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% of the course fee for participants cancelling between four and two weeks prior to the start of the training. If you cancel your participation within the two-week period before the start of the course, then you have to pay 80% of the course fee.
It is always possible to nominate a suitably qualified candidate to replace you without extra charge, in the event that you cannot attend the course.
The Hague Academy for Local Governance reserves the right to cancel a course if the number of participants is insufficient or due to any other unforeseen circumstances. In this case, your payment will be 100% reimbursed. Other costs such as transportation or hotel cannot be reimbursed.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs offers scholarships for training courses in the Netherlands. The Orange Knowledge Programme and the MENA Scholarship Programme seek to develop and strengthen the skills, instincts, and abilities of professionals to enable their organisations and communities to succeed in an ever-changing world. To learn if this course is open for scholarship applications, please visit our Scholarships page. Please note that scholarships have a separate application process.
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