Starting in
2012, the consortium will offer the new, modern and innovative programm
Governance for Sustainable Development on a Master and Doctoral level.
The curriculum focuses on the rules of good governance related to a
sustainable development strategy in Europe and on the global partnership
for sustainable development. In line with Bologna Process
recommendations, both the Master and the Doctoral program will offer an
interdisciplinary study approach, covering aspects of law and public
administration, social sciences (economics, sociology, social policy,
sustainable energy policy, sustainable agriculture policy and
sustainable transport policy), environmental studies, geographical
issues (taking into consideration climate change aspects) and medical
aspects (public health policy).
The concept of Good Governance for
sustainable development is increasingly being connected with the public
health practice for the betterment of population health. Furthermore,
the concept of “good governance” is based on multidisciplinary
competencies as well as on ethical principals to assure the responsible
and effective translation of knowledge into public health research,
policy, education and practice.
Good Governance aims towards
universality in its support of democracy, basic human rights and
participatory forms of governance. This support is based on a
conviction that diversity can only be truly manifested through the
mechanisms of democratic institutions, which enable people to freely
express their views and participate in political processes. Good
governance entails a vast set of democratic processes and institutions
at every level of society, from the local council to regional, national
and international institutions, that allow the voices of the people to
be heard, conflicting interests to be peacefully resolved, and a forging
of consensus towards greater social progress.
Key topics of the joint curriculum will include:
The educational programmes also includes the
integration of innovative ICT-based content, services, methods of
teaching (e-learning) as well as opportunities for lifelong learning by
stimulating an entrepreneurial spirit among participants. This will be
achieved by promoting best practices and good governance ideas at the
local and regional level in developing countries as well as in
transition economies.
The programmes are suited for students with a
bachelor degree and doctoral candidates from Europe and from developing
and transition economies that are interested in positions in public
administrations at the national, regional or local level.
