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Shiraka programme participants, formerly MATRA South Programme
News 12 Jul 2017

Civil Servants from the MENA Region Join Shiraka Programme

From 3 to 11 July 2017, The Hague Academy convened 25 civil servants representing eight countries for a training on social affairs and employment i...
Land Governance in North Kivu
News 03 Jul 2017

Policy Recommendations for Land Governance in Eastern Congo and South Sudan

A new report builds on case studies and research conducted by a consortium of partners including local policy workshops organized by The Hague Acad...
LACEP in Zimbabwe
News 22 Jun 2017

Video: Prioritising Citizen Participation to Build Communities in Zimbabwe

The Local Authorities Capacity Enhancement Project (LACEP) has changed the way communities in Zimbabwe think about participation. Through a series ...
Common Effort Community Signing
News 21 Jun 2017

Improving Civil-Military Relations to Prevent Future Conflicts at the Local Level

How can societies and nation-states contribute to a sustainable, secure and more just world? In May 2015, government officials from Germany and the...
Final Phase Digital
News 06 Jun 2017

Financing Local Climate Action

Cities in the U.S. reaffirmed their commitment to addressing climate change and implementing adaptation policies despite President Trump’s re...
MATRA Training
News 01 Jun 2017

Building Integrity in Eastern Europe

By Lars Burema Corruption is a serious problem in many countries in the world and Eastern Europe is no exception. It impedes effective service deli...
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News 24 May 2017

Fighting Corruption in Indonesia

Perceptions of corruption continue to rise around the world. From discouraging foreign investment to destabilising social values and undermining de...
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News 17 May 2017

Empowering Libyan Women in the Diaspora

In April 2017, The Hague Academy for Local Governance convened in Tunisia a group of Libyan women activists. The tailor-made training titled, “Em...
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News 24 Apr 2017

Where Local Talents Unite for Global Development

From 27 March to 7 April, The Hague Academy organised a two-week training course on ‘Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance’. T...
UN Volunteer Day in Goma
News 13 Apr 2017

Stories of Local Governance on the Occasion of Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday

The Hague Academy for Local Governance and VNG International cooperate in strengthening local governance worldwide. Working with people from diffe...
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News 30 Mar 2017

How to Deal with Bribes in the Workplace

Being offered a bribe is one of the most awkward situations any professional can find himself or herself in. Here are some tips how to deal with it.
Mission to Sudan
News 21 Mar 2017

Empowering Excluded Groups in Darfur

In addition to convening trainings in The Hague, the Academy conducts training missions abroad. These missions convene local officials and members...

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