Open Courses Water Policy, Economics and Governance
Effective water management increasingly depends on well-designed public policies, efficient economic mechanisms and participatory governance. The course offers in-depth training in strategic planning, economic instruments, regulation, social participation Read more
Course formatOnline
Hours64h
Credits20 ECTS
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1ª Edição
1ª Edição
Coming SoonStart date 18 Mar, 2027End date 21 May, 2027Enroll end 17 Mar, 2027
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What will I learn in this course?
What will I learn in this course?
Effective water management increasingly depends on well-designed public policies, efficient economic mechanisms and participatory governance. The course offers in-depth training in strategic planning, economic instruments, regulation, social participation and infrastructure financing. It is aimed at professionals who wish to contribute to fairer, more transparent and more effective water management, supported by a faculty of excellence.
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Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona
Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona
- Understand the main legal, economic and institutional instruments for water management.
- Learn to design effective and fair public policies based on evidence and participation.
- Develop a critical and strategic vision of decision-making processes in water management.
- Strengthen capacities to act in contexts of regulation, international co-operation and water diplomacy.
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Entry requirements and conditions
Entry requirements and conditions
The selection process is based on analysing candidates' academic and professional backgrounds.
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Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
- Develop and evaluate public policies and regulatory models; - Apply economic instruments in the efficient allocation of water; - Promote participatory processes and collaborative governance; - Integrating institutional and economic analyses into water strategies; - Articulate local, national and international scales in water management.
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Profile of the candidates for whom the course is intended
Profile of the candidates for whom the course is intended
It is aimed at professionals from public bodies, regulators, NGOs, companies or researchers interested in water policy, the economics of natural resources and participatory and transparent decision-making processes.
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Program
Program
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Public policies and water planning and management instruments
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Sectoral water uses
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Social analysis of governance and integrated HR management
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Water Resources Economics
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Career opportunities and career prospects
Career opportunities and career prospects
Graduates will be able to work as technicians or decision-makers in public organisations, regulatory bodies, international agencies, NGOs or companies, contributing to more effective and equitable water governance policies and systems.
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Observations
Observations
This course is part of the postgraduate programme in Integrated Water Management and Governance, and can be taken as part of the 3 free courses available.
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