The Decentralized Cooperation Observatory led by the Barcelona Provincial Council opened applications to its Decentralized Cooperation course – 19th edition, which offers 35 spots to professionals across the globe who are engaged in the theme. It welcomes participants from public administrations, global justice entities, international organizations and municipality associations.
Register here until 9 September 2024
The course will run from 23 September to 20 December 2024, totaling 70 teaching hours, is free of charge and offered in Spanish, English and French. Participants will explore a range of topics, including:
- Reference framework: development cooperation and international action by local and regional governments
- Decentralized cooperation
- Modalities and instruments of decentralized cooperation on the current agenda
- Management of decentralized cooperation projects
- Citizen empowerment: evaluation, participation and communication
The selection process will consider institutional endorsements and ensure gender and geographic balance among participants.
This initiative helps strengthen local public policies on decentralized cooperation, enhancing the role of local and regional governments (LRGs) in sustainable and inclusive efforts, aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
For more information, please contact ocd.bcn(at)diba.cat