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Shiraka Programme
Shiraka is a Netherlands-MENA partnership initiated by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The programme aims to improve bilateral relations and support sustainable democratic transitions in the MENA-region.
Shiraka Training Programme
Shiraka is a Netherlands-MENA partnership initiated by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and commissioned by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO). The programme convenes participants to improve bilateral relations and support sustainable democratic transitions in the MENA-region.
Shiraka includes a training programme for which The Hague Academy develops and leads training in three core areas. These training courses are designed for mid-career public officials and contribute to regional development by combining theory, practice, and site visits.
Overview
Shiraka consists of different thematic areas. Each area imparts the knowledge and skills for civil servants to lead and inspire local governance practices in their home country. Overall, the programme supports three main objectives:
Training Courses
The Hague Academy for Local Governance designs and leads training programmes in three thematic areas:
Local Governance
This training focuses on issues of decentralisation, citizen participation, and local development. It consists of a four-week online training followed by a week-long training in the Netherlands. The training is organised in cooperation with the Centre of Innovative Local Governance in Tunisia. For more information, see the course brochure now available in English, French or Arabic
Water Management
Organised together with Wageningen Environmental Research and the VNG International local office in Egypt, this training will focus on the modernisation of water use. The first part of the training will be held online followed by a second part in the Netherlands. For more information, see the course brochure available in English, French or Arabic.
Social Affairs and Employment
Organised in cooperation with CNV International and the Center for Innovative Local Governance in Tunisia, this training addresses social security policy, employment and corporate social responsibility. It consists of one week in the Netherlands and one week in Tunisia. For more information, see the course brochure available in English, French or Arabic.
Eligibility
Shiraka is limited to government professionals from the following countries:
Funding
Selected candidates will receive a full scholarship to the programme. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands will cover all relevant costs for participants from countries on the OECD-DAC list. This includes costs for international travel, lodging, visa and insurance, and course tuition fees. Selected participants from countries not on the OECD-DAC list must pay for their own international travel including plane tickets and visas. However, lodging, insurance, and tuition fees for the course will be covered by the Dutch government.
Application
To apply you must first create an account. If you already have an account, then please proceed with the online application form found on this page.
