The course

This advanced-level multi-stakeholder course is designed to equip a pool of exceptional individuals from government, civil society, parliaments, media, international development agencies, and the private sector, as well as academics, researchers, and analysts, with the knowledge and tools necessary to contribute towards better governance and oversight of natural resources for a better future.

The main goal is to introduce analytical tools of political economy to enhance understanding of the crucial impact of politics and power on policy outcomes. Each part of the course will include interactive lectures, group discussions, and practical skill-building workshops or policy labs, as well as guest presentations by leading experts.

Who should apply?

This course is open to the following: civil society leaders, mid- to senior-level government officials, officials from state owned companies, members of parliament, parliamentary staffers and researchers, journalists, academics and doctoral students, professionals from development agencies and consultancies, representatives from extractive industry associations. Applicants are expected to be active in the resource governance sector. Further information on eligibility can be found in our course brochure. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Scholarships are available

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates from the following countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Mexico, Myanmar, Tunisia and Uganda.  A restricted number of exceptions may be made from this list for outstanding applicants from other countries.

To Apply

Interested individuals should apply online on the NADEL-ETH website. Please note you will also need to submit the following: 1) A current résumé/CV; 2) A brief personal statement addressing the governance challenges associated with the extractive industries in the applicant’s country of origin/residence, and the applicant’s expectations about how the course will benefit them in addressing those challenges

Applications are due 31 March 2020 

For additional information please contact Margarita Batlle, mbatlle@resourcegovernance.org