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maastricht university leading in learning historic yet forward-thinking and contemporary typically dutch yet multicultural and vibrant maastricht is a city of contrasts not only is maastricht the birthplace of the modern european union it also continues to establish itself internationally thanks to maastricht university s position as a leading academic centre in europe beyond boundaries with over half of its master s students and a third of its academic staff coming from outside the netherlands maastricht university has a reputation for quality and for its international orientation and dynamic interdisciplinary environment most of our master s programmes are taught in english and international themes are deeply rooted in the curricula at maastricht university you will be encouraged to look across traditional boundaries for answers looking to other departments disciplines institutes universities and international scholars to provide better insight into your own education and research new perspectives as a master s student you are a contributing member of our academic community using the problem-based learning methodology you work in small groups alongside students from all over the world in close cooperation with the academic staff you and your fellow students seek solutions to real-world problems you exchange knowledge and experiences learn to see things from new perspectives and develop skills that will last a lifetime research research at maastricht university focuses on gaining insights into current issues in today s society and we recognise the value of bright young researchers in contributing to the development of fresh and innovative ideas that is why research plays an integral role in the majority of our master s programmes and why we offer a number of research master s focused solely on the training of future researchers career further specialising in your field by earning a master s degree at maastricht university will greatly enhance your career prospects the effectiveness of our approach to education and research is demonstrated by the performance of our graduates they are self-assured independent and assertive professionals who are able to make a smooth transition from university to the job market because they focus on more than just theory they also learn the skills they need to have a successful career.

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contents introduction maastricht graduate school of governance · our students · what to expect · learning and teaching master of science in public policy and human development phd programmes · phd programme in public policy and policy analysis · dual career phd programme in governance and policy · analysis training research practical information 3 4 5 5 5 6 19 20 22 25 26 30 introduction `we believe that scientific exploration and explanation are adventurous endeavours requiring discipline and creativity the maastricht graduate school of governance unites the excellence of the faculties of maastricht university and the input of leading scholars from other universities and research institutes their joint efforts provide an academic forum to discuss discover and learn in an open-minded atmosphere scholarly research is matched by socially embedded curiosity and by the desire to contribute to the analytical mapping of problems and solutions the objective is to enhance ingenuity in technical and political spheres sophistication is required for its contribution to simplify the world in order to gain a better understanding of its challenges the school and its staff are dedicated to these tasks and want to share their enthusiasm with researchers and students we warmly welcome all who want to contribute to our mission professor chris de neubourg the master of science in public policy and human development programme is accredited by the accreditation organisation of the netherlands and flanders nvao for more information on nvao please visit www.nvao.nl maastricht university is a signatory of the code of conduct more information about this code of conduct is available at www.internationalstudy.nl with respect to international students in dutch higher education 3

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maastricht graduate school of governance mgsog the actions of public authorities shape the lives of individuals across the globe the impact of these actions often reaches much further than originally intended and sometimes far beyond the physical borders of nation states the process of governing is no longer the exclusive responsibility of politicians and civil servants today we define `governing as a process involving many layers of public authorities ranging from international organisations to local administrations semi-private private and non-governmental parties are becoming increasingly important actors in all stages of the complex policy processes ranging from the conceptualisation and design to the implementation and evaluation of policy actions the concept of `good governance refers to efficient and effective policies that reduce the chances of corruption and wastage experience shows us that good governance is not something that can be implemented overnight the development of a good well-balanced policy requires independent professionals the maastricht graduate school of governance trains graduates to combine a high level of academic scholarship with leadership in order to strengthen democratic governance in domestic and international organisations the school educates these professionals and researchers in policy analysis risk assessment policy design policy monitoring policy evaluation and methods and techniques of policy research the master s and phd programmes the research and training activities cover a wide range of topics and issues ranging from good governance to technical aspects of policy financing all of the school s academic activities share an analytical approach to policy problems and theoretical problems relevant to policy design and implementation the master s programme offers specialisations in social policy health sustainable development migration and trade and development the phd programmes focus on research methods and advanced training in policy analysis and its underlying disciplines the topics covered in the academic research of the fellows at the school are manifold recent updates on the topics and on the academic activities workshops seminars summer schools professional training can be found on our website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/governance our students we welcome highly motivated students from a variety of professional and academic backgrounds all students have a strong academic record a demonstrated commitment to public international affairs and an outstanding potential for career growth and leadership we have a multi-cultural mix of students and researchers who come from over 55 countries around the world for example bhutan the usa germany peru australia china ethiopia indonesia the united kingdom uzbekistan jordan albania the netherlands germany and many more this diversity results in a stimulating blend of country-specific knowledge and individual work experience where students not only learn from their teachers but also from each other this contributes to a lively and open-minded environment in which students will soon feel at home what to expect · intensive one-year master s programme · challenging phd programmes within a welcoming research community · short courses for professionals and researchers · training in small groups · skills trainings workshops seminars presentations debates all courses are challenging but fun 4 maastricht graduate school of governance 2010

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learning and teaching problem-based learning pbl maastricht university has developed a system of problembased learning pbl in order to prepare students for the realities of working life students learn to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice using case studies maastricht university is the only dutch university that uses pbl to its fullest potential and employs it as its key method of instruction universities around the world are now also adopting elements of pbl tools and technologies · fully online courses are available to overcome knowledge deficiencies in the areas of mathematics statistics economics governance and political science these courses help students to start the programme with the required prior knowledge · to support the face-to-face learning activities maastricht university uses the electronic learning environment maastricht university eleum eleum can be accessed through the internet and offers a range of tools functions and features for learning · in all master s and phd programmes statistical software spss and stata is used for simulations and other assignments software programmes like excel powerpoint and word are used intensively · the maastricht graduate school of governance is an affiliate of the global development learning network gdln the network was set up by the world bank in 2000 and it now includes over 70 learning centres in more than 60 countries the learning centres use new technologies in distance learning such as video conferencing facilities to connect organisations and individuals from all over the world blended learning our school combines face-to-face teaching with distance or e-learning in a blended learning process internet ict and new technologies provide a useful addition to the face-toface learning approach teaching staff in the maastricht graduate school of governance the academic resources of the faculties of maastricht university and several foreign partners are combined in order to guarantee multi-disciplinary top-academic training in the heart of europe in our programmes we make use of experienced teachers with a sound background in diverse fields of expertise with guest lecturers from international universities and organisations the school creates an interesting balance between the theoretical and practical approach within the programmes language of instruction english academic student guidance and support student guidance and support starts with providing interested students from all over the world with up-to-date information on all aspects of studying at the school once admitted each student is supported by an academic counsellor who can help in matters of study choices progress and planning 5

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master of science in public policy and human development mpp the impact of immigration policies healthcare access for children in developing countries mitigation of the effects of global warming the conflict of china s economic growth and its sustainable development · the watchdog role of the media these issues are typical public policy concerns given the growing complexity of the issues at hand the peculiarities of `government within a context of governance and the interconnections between international and local levels of decision and implementation processes there is a growing need for specialists in policy analysis the domain of public policy is becoming increasingly complex demanding a combination of theoretical background technical skills and specific area knowledge nowadays successful public policy demands a high level of knowledge and skills in order to analyse policy options and their impact in for example sustainable technology social safety nets or healthcare organisations the one-year mpp programme consists of two semesters of studies and a master s thesis the academic programme during the fall semester is identical for all students the focus in this semester is on the theories and practice of governance and policy analysis it introduces the basic knowledge and skills related to policy analysis in the spring semester the students choose one of the six areas of specialisation these specialisations include · social policy design in co-operation with the ilo · social policy financing in co-operation with the ilo · globalisation trade and development · sustainable development · migration studies · food health and development · · · · duration 1 september 31 august every year the programme is constructed in such a manner that it is also possible to start in the spring semester with one of the specialisations 1 february 31 january every year degree after successful completion of the programme students will receive a master of science msc degree in public policy and human development programme objectives the mpp programme trains students to analyse monitor and evaluate policies in order to be able to give recommendations for improving or replacing ongoing policies students are equipped with a variety of skills tools and knowledge which enable them to work resourcefully as policy designers and policy analysts in public and private institutions student profile mpp students come from various backgrounds ranging from bachelor s and master s students to mid-career professionals with different cultural and disciplinary backgrounds the maastricht graduate school of governance aims to recruit highly motivated students with strong academic records a demonstrated commitment to public international affairs and or an outstanding potential for career growth and leadership my career is exactly what i hoped to achieve via the school s contacts i had the opportunity to carry out an internship with the ministry of foreign affairs in the netherlands working for the `department of effectiveness quality was a very valuable learning experience the department examines the effectiveness and quality of development co-operation activities by collating recording and analysing relevant data as a result the department makes policy recommendations develops and maintains instruments for implementing policies on cross-theme and cross-country issues my main assignment here concerned capacity development this is a complex issue but is one of the most fundamental elements for successful development co-operation in addition i was assigned a position on the organisation committee for a conference that involved all heads of development co-operation normally based at dutch embassies around the world this enabled anne-marie tosserams the netherlands mpp graduate 2007 junior project manager africa me a sneak preview of the diplomatic world through this internship i made contact with my current employer vng international the international co-operation agency of the association of netherlands municipalities this organisation aims to facilitate decentralisation and to strengthen local governments in developing and transitional countries my career direction is exactly where i hoped to be when i started with the master s programme the school could not have prepared me any better vng international international co-operation agency of the association of netherlands municipalities 6 maastricht graduate school of governance 2010

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a venue for hiring the very best policy professionals i had the opportunity and good fortune to teach a one-week graduate level course on policy implementation my experience teaching at the maastricht graduate school of governance was very positive and i am impressed by the quality of the students the faculty and staff the facilities and the intentional goal oriented mission of the programme i have no doubt that the school will be a world-wide leader in the development of professional graduate education in the areas of public policy and global governance political leaders dr david van slyke usa department of public administration syracuse university academics policy professionals and those working in and with bureaucratic institutions around the world will look to the school for research guidance and as a venue for hiring the very best policy professionals maxwell school of citizenship and public affairs career perspectives graduates of the mpp programme are academically trained policy designers and analysts working in the area of public consultancy and advisory with the skills acquired in the programme graduates are able to identify and review the different options and implement the best policy in their work our graduates are able to integrate legal social cultural political and financial aspects while ensuring the economic viability and sustainability of their policies policy monitoring policy evaluation innovative thinking strong quantitative skills and critical analysis are logical elements in the toolbox of our graduates graduates will be able to work throughout the world in the public and private institutions of both advanced and less developed countries including national regional and local governments ministries pension funds market authorities ngos as well as in international organisations and consultancies currently we have graduates working for amongst others bmc ilo gtz dutch ministry of foreign affairs twynstra and gudde triodos bank kpmg afm on our website you can find a more elaborate overview of the employers our graduates are working for our graduates are also well prepared for pursuing an academic career and a significant number of students continue with a phd after their master s key lecturers · prof dr peter van den bossche faculty of law maastricht university the netherlands and appellate body of the world trade organization switzerland · dr michael cichon international labour organization switzerland · dr denis de crombrugghe school of business and economics maastricht university the netherlands · dr franziska gassmann maastricht graduate school of governance maastricht university the netherlands · dr jaap hoogenboezem faculty of arts social sciences maastricht university the netherlands · dr khalid koser geneva centre for security policy switzerland and foreign policy studies at the brookings institution in usa · dr david van slyke maxwell school of citizenship and public affairs syracuse university usa a regular week a regular week in the mpp programme entails around 16 class hours with professors and fellow students during these so-called contact hours students gain in-depth knowledge and functional skills through various educational methods these methods include lectures tutorial groups case studies hands-on exercises essay and paper-writing presentations and small group discussions next to this at least 20 hours of private-study is expected the programme is demanding and challenging but certainly a lot of fun faculty the mpp programme is set up in co-operation with the different faculties of maastricht university in addition we co-operate with foreign universities and experts working in the field our programme makes use of experienced teachers with a sound background in diverse areas of expertise with guest lecturers from international organisations and universities abroad the school has created a programme that successfully bridges the gap between theory and practice master s thesis to complete the master s programme students write a master s thesis students work on a specific case make their own analysis and write a thesis reflecting their knowledge and understanding using generally accepted methods of 7

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analysis and research the thesis can take the form of a survey analysis empirical investigation literature review case study or theoretical investigation each student has the support of a senior staff member as supervisor students have regular contact with their supervisors and/or other academics to discuss their ideas and monitor their progress and regularly present their thesis progress to their fellow students students can also write their thesis as a part of a project or a research internship programme description fall semester public policy analysis and governance the fall semester consists of four courses and a skills training period the objective for this semester is to cover general aspects of governance drawing on several academic disciplines such as political science sociology public finance and microeconomics international relations public management and public policy this semester specifically aims to apply current theories and research to policy issues in addition to giving students a sound theoretical foundation it also places a strong emphasis on skills students will conduct their own research apply policy analysis tools and through practical training sessions become familiar with negotiating and crisis-management skills the fall semester prepares students for the detailed analysis of issues studied in the consecutive specialisation project internships the thesis can be written as part of a project internship during these projects a group of master s students work on a specific real-life case introduced and led by a professional partner public authorities international organisations consultancies think tanks and supervised by faculty the students report both to the school and the professional partner research internships the school also organises research internships with academic partners and research institutes in appam the association for public policy analysis and management the students spend the summer months as a research assistant on a research project with one of the academic partners and write the thesis on the research activities with the partner institute programme overview fall semester september october november december january governance politics policy and practice public economics and empirical analysis risk and uncertainty or public policy analysis research methods the economics of the welfare state extra-curricular internships the school is able to facilitate extra-curricular internships with partners in our growing international network during the past year students did internships at the ministry of foreign affairs in the netherlands ilo bangkok thailand gtz tirana albania wto geneva switzerland and unicef teheran iran governance politics policy and practice while experts may estimate the costs and benefits of policy options outcomes depend upon the final political decisions understanding these political factors is essential for effective policymaking and a careful examination of the political implications of policy proposals is imperative for the success of policy actions a skilled analyst is able to identify the key actors their concerns and goals and the power they hold in their specific cultural background the successful analyst is also aware of how institutional structures affect choices and outcomes during the course hands-on workshops are organised every week these workshops develop different skills and qualities such as teamwork investigating the relationships between different policy objectives institutions and structures and critically reviewing and translating the findings into welldefined proposals additionally the course focuses on how the traditional role of the state has changed as a result of new forms of `governance which in turn has led to the emergence of new actors and new forms of international co-operation such as international regimes important concepts in the course are states and markets bureaucracy and implementation leadership and capacity and electoral incentives 8 maastricht graduate school of governance 2010

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the engaging methodology increased my confidence there were several reasons for me to choose this master s programme the people the costs maastricht s centrality in europe and the reputation of the school of governance but most importantly the content the programme s engaging methodology increased my darko petrovic serbia mpp graduate 2009 confidence and thoroughly prepared me for my internship at the world food programme in the gambia public economics and empirical analysis public economic theory is used to analyse the role of markets and market failures externalities and corrective taxation public goods and collective decisions the pricing and regulation of natural monopolies commodity and income taxation capital and corporate taxes this course is an introduction to theoretical foundations of efficiency and effectiveness criteria net present value analysis and the mechanics and fundamentals of cost-benefit analysis and their common mistakes the analysis of these topics and the underlying economic theory form the backbone of the course and the basis for the elaboration of further training in the following course of the semester empirical analysis is useful in determining the possible effect and size of the intervention because when carried out wrongly it can have a negative effect on the income level and as such cause social problems therefore appropriate design and relevant techniques for evaluating and assessing the effects of policy intervention are crucial ity of public authorities for the economic and social fate of their residents this introductory course makes a comparison between different social security systems in advanced capitalist economies to set the scene for a more comprehensive analysis of social protection in both developed and developing countries students are introduced to the economic justification behind the welfare states the macroeconomic setting and the different components of the welfare state finally the course introduces the students to international law and international social security standards public policy analysis the formulation and implementation of public policies are important responsibilities of modern government the focus here is the interaction between public authorities and stakeholders in order to enhance this interaction appropriate mechanisms of co-ordination and hierarchy in policy design and implementation are vital this course is designed to help students develop the skills required to define and critically analyse policy issues articulate relevant decision-making criteria for policy analysis evaluate alternative solutions and assess the means and costs of implementation students focus on actors institutions and policy instruments in order to gain a systematic way of thinking about the development design and assessment of public sector policies during this course specific attention is also given to policy evaluation and policy simulation through real-life exercises risk and uncertainty risk and uncertainty are important features of modern life our current society is increasingly referred to as a risk society a concept devised by the sociologist ulrich beck how do we deal with uncertainty and risk is a relevant question not only for policymakers but also for decisionmakers and their advisors and for key actors in society such as environmental lobbyists the case studies addressed in this course range from classic health risks to new environmental risks from investment funds to social security from insurance issues to risks associated with new technologies and products the aim of the course is to promote a critical and reflective understanding of risk management to that end students learn how a theoretical understanding of risk and uncertainty can be used to reflect on current practice and how this can be used to develop alternative approaches the economics of the welfare state the twentieth century in the developed capitalist economies has largely been characterised by a growth in the responsibil 9

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coming to the maastricht graduate school of governance coming home social protection systems save millions of lives every year by providing healthcare and income to people who would otherwise fall into poverty they make the difference between a decent life and a miserable one for millions of unemployed disabled and old people they often but not often enough provide income that enables children to go to school rather than to work thus breaking multi-generational poverty cycles they create the societal coherence and stability that is a precondition for economic and social development social security underrated as it may be in many current policy debates was only developed less than 130 years ago yet it is one of the most important inventions in human history the global community spends more than 4000 billion us dollars on social transfers and yet about 80 percent of the world s population does not have access to adequate social security and two thirds do not have access to a minimum standard of healthcare we would need less than 2 of global gdp to provide a minimum level of social security to all of the world s poor most of which could be financed by national governments some countries might need some help but the aim of extending social security need not involve finding extra development aid it could be achieved by getting national priorities right or in other words getting national governance right the ilo s mandate is to promote social justice and extend social security to all we know that this can only be done if we build national capacities for social security designs planning management and financing and we can only build that capacity when we train first class professionals who are committed to changing people s lives for the better when we were looking for an academic partner to launch a major training programme in social protection financing we found that there are hundreds of business schools around the world that train people to handle much smaller amounts of money however we did not find a school that seriously helped people to manage major transfers that account or should account for sizeable proportions of national gdps prof chris de neudr michael cichon director social security department these graduates are a powerful resource for any ministry any social security institution and even private sector corporations and consulting groups graduates of the mgsog have learned to analyse complex governance problems rationalise difficult policy choices and put a budgetary figure on policy decisions one could say that their two prime qualities are intellectual rigour and compassion people with soft hearts and hard heads our investment has also paid back on a personal level the ilo staff finds themselves challenged and refreshed intellectually by truly international and diverse classes that pose a never ending series of demanding questions questions that force us to constantly revisit the conceptual certainties that we all have developed in the course of our professional lives none of the ilo staff involved has ever asked to be freed from teaching the next course everybody wants to return to this place that provides space and time for unconventional thinking coming to maastricht to teach each year is like returning to school and coming home the fact that many of our master s students return for phd programmes tells us that they feel the same way bourg and maastricht university decided to change this out of the first programme in social protection financing grew within five years a new maastricht graduate school of governance thanks to the very committed and lively crew the staff of the social security department still teaches two specialisations of the mpp programme at the maastricht graduate school of governance social policy financing and social policy design for the ilo the investment has paid back many times by graduates that now work in ministries social security agencies and international organisations all over the world they help shape the future of social security in all five continents these graduates were all trained in small classes they all share the experience of intensive high pressure work that creates bonds that turn into lifelong support networks international labour organization ilo 10 maastricht graduate school of governance 2010

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spring semester specialisations at the end of the fall semester students choose an area of specialisation the programme manager and the coordinators of the specialisations are available to assist students with the selection of their specialisation in exceptional cases the examination board can decide to limit the amount of specialisations offered next to the specialisation courses students write their master s thesis february to august programme overview february march april-may may-june spd financing social protection spd social budgeting spf actuarial practice in social protection spd poverty and inequality care financing design july-august spf quantitative techniques in health spd comparative analysis of social policy spf/spd thesis writing spf social budgeting thesis and spf financing social protection writing research skills specialisations social policy financing and social policy design for the vast majority of the world s population working is the primary and sole means to earn a living the market value of labour depends increasingly on investment in marketable human capital education and training are therefore crucial elements of social policy nowadays it is common knowledge that education and training are essential ways of fostering economic growth through enhancement of productivity for those unable to work whether temporarily permanently or because of age a form of social protection is necessary to guarantee survival public social protection systems redistribute between 5 and 35 percent of gdp depending on the state s level of development deficient and/or inefficient design and management within and co-ordination between institutions of social protection often leads to wastage of public resources as well as social inefficiencies and ineffectiveness of the social transfer systems consequently those most in need may not receive a due share of scarce resources this raises debates about the arrangement and impact of social protection systems their financing and sustainability public policies are needed in the areas of poverty labour health human capital and retirement in old age the specialisations social policy financing and social policy design discuss these issues in an accessible contemporary and practical manner financing social protection should we pay for unemployment benefits with general taxation or contributions in any society social transfers such as unemployment benefits account for a substantial part of national income distributive mechanisms on such a large scale have to be designed and operated with utmost care to ensure they achieve optimal results socially economically and fiscally in this course our students are equipped with the tools they will need as financial planners and decision-makers to assess develop and maintain good governance of national social protection systems the aim of social protection systems is to alleviate situations that put people under financial strain in this context the following question arises is there anybody too poor to share or in other words are there any countries that cannot afford any social protection the short answer is no the long answer is discussed and analysed in this course furthermore the course outlines ways to assist in policy processes that define desirable levels of social protection and its scope in a given country social budgeting what is the effect of the ageing population on our pension systems one of the major reasons why social protection has been regarded as an obstacle to higher growth in the past was the fact that governments seriously mismanaged the finances broaden your horizon social protection available for all for me the master s specialisation in social policy design was a unique opportunity to broaden my horizon while focussing on an issue that is fundamental to all societies namely social protection the interdisciplinary and solution-oriented approach to social protection and the school s global perspective helped me to understand social policymaking on an international level also insights from interaction with policymakers sharpened conrad schmidt bens germany mpp graduate 2007 phd fellow united nations university merit my vision of a possible career in this field in this truly multi-cultural and supportive surrounding i greatly enjoyed the programme 11

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small steps towards a good social security net in sierra leone in sierra leone i am a manager in a pension fund administration and i am specifically concerned with social security for older people who can t work anymore and who don t benefit from family support the way the elderly are taken care of through the dutch system is the blueprint for social security the school has taught me not to think in terms of problems but in terms of opportunities small steps towards a good social security net in sierra leone now will make a huge differidris turay sierra leone mpp graduate 2008 area manager national social security and insurance trust ence 20 years from now if sierra leone is able to create and maintain a proper social protection system this eventually will contribute to economic development and growth and we will be able to handle the risks that society is likely to face of social protection systems that were initially well-designed it is imperative when developing a system of social sector governance to know what the present overall level of expenditure is where money is spent where needs are not met and how the overall national social expenditure and the financial burden for the different financers of the system employers workers and the government would develop under different economic scenarios and under different reform options in this context it is very important to consider the effects of long-term trends like the population decline observed in many countries demographic economic and social factors affect the financial ability of the system in the short and medium term in addition students are trained to forecast the impact of current decisions on healthcare expenditures in the future spd poverty and inequality is the meaning of poverty and inequality the same everywhere how can poverty and inequality be measured this course examines the debates concerning poverty and inequality in both oecd economies and developing countries and provides theory and tools for the measurement of these issues the modern political economy serves as the backbone for the theoretical explanations and the role of economic and social policy is central in the approach however a wide range of theories from different fields ranging from sociology to the capability approach of amartya sen are considered with respect to the conceptualisation and definition of poverty the measurement of poverty and inequality is discussed and conducted in order to equip students with the basic technical skills needed to design poverty/inequality reduction policies spf actuarial practice in social protection if ageing continues at the present pace when will the current pension funds go bankrupt actuarial practice deals with complex demographic economic financial institutional and legal aspects that all interact with each other this exercise requires the handling of reliable statistical data the formulation of prudent but realistic actuarial assumptions and the design of sophisticated models to ensure consistency between the objectives and the means of the social protection scheme this course teaches basic actuarial methods so that students are able to conduct actuarial valuations of social protection systems while always applying the theory to real-life examples spd comparative analysis of social policy design how do the us and european welfare states differ relatively new social policy arrangements in central and eastern europe as well in many middle income countries provide new perspectives on the viability and the sustainability of welfare states welfare states all over the world differ not only in how much is spent but also on what and how the money is spent we look at different systems all over the world ranging from minimal social protection systems in africa to the extensive welfare states in europe this course continues the comparison between different social protection policies and welfare states that was introduced in the course `the economics of the welfare state and stimulates an in-depth discussion of the differences between welfare states and their policies the course poses important questions such as under what conditions do larger welfare states reduce poverty the course shows students how to approach those problems spf quantitative techniques in healthcare financing what should we do when people overuse a free healthcare system nearly all policy decisions for national health systems must be based on the quantitative aspects of the options available and the impact of any decisions taken a free healthcare system might promote a healthier population but will be very expensive a health system s impact is also a critical input to reform hence the ability to describe healthcare systems quantitatively as well as to create a range of `what if scenarios based on new directions for those systems is increasingly important in all countries the methodology presented in this course enables the student to work out a clear and complete 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specialisation globalisation trade and development what are the hot issues in globalisation and how does this shape the world more specifically who trades with whom and how much this specialisation investigates the dynamics of the globalisation of trade and development it comprises four in-depth courses that allow students to grasp the essential components of international economic law students will have the opportunity to explore the realm of trade by taking courses on the theory of international trade and the law and policy of the world trade organization furthermore the specialisation includes a course on international property law and policy and one on international development law in parallel with these four courses students will participate in a substantive case study that will expand and test their understanding of each individual course s subject matter besides the coursework included in this specialisation students are also offered study trips to brussels and geneva they are cheaper and firms can specialise in goods which they can produce more efficiently than their competitors all enhancing economic efficiency however there are disadvantages as well these disadvantages do not necessarily have to outweigh the benefits if properly taken into account however in reality they are not always properly considered as a result of this many conflicts have arisen to understand the sources of these conflicts one first needs to understand who benefits from trade and factor movements and who does not and how trade and factor movements contribute to development this course equips students with the basic skills necessary to understand these conflicts and to be able to find sophisticated solutions overall it provides students with a thorough and balanced understanding of global economic development the law and policy of the wto what is the role of the wto and international trade in these times of economic crisis is international trade part of the problem or possibly an important element in recovering from recession this course introduces students to the institutional and substantive aspects of law and policy of the world trade organization the course focuses on a number of international trade problems encountered by the governments of two fictional countries the kingdom of richland a developed country and the republic of newland a developing country this course enriches the knowledge of students with an understanding of the problems that are occurring in international trade and the important role that the wto plays in preventing or resolving trade disputes programme overview february march april-may may-june july-august international economics the law and policy of the wto international intellectual property law and policy international development law thesis writing thesis and writing research skills international economics who gains from international trade capital movements and migration and are these gains spread equally in principle international trade and factor movements are advantageous for citizens capital and labour can move where they earn the most income and households buy goods and services where international intellectual property law and policy how to protect intellectual property in a world where country borders are rapidly fading due to political developments and new technologies faced with the realities of the modern world with increasingly sophisticated technology and international communication many professionals need to under understanding of the law is indispensable for policy makers in these times of global economic crisis a thorough understanding of the law economics and politics of international trade and investment is indispensable for national policymakers the rules on international trade and investment directly affect the policy space within which national policymakers must operate and the instruments available to achieve their policy objectives the specialisation globalisation trade and development therefore focuses on international economics international trade law international intellectual prof dr peter van den bossche faculty of law maastricht university the netherlands and appellate body of the world trade organisation switzerland property law and international development law the law in these various fields is studied with the practical needs of policymakers in mind whilst taking into account that many policymakers do not have an academic background in law 13

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the only way to make a difference ecuador is a highly unstable and vulnerable country with its geographical location the country is often affected by volcanic activity floods and capricious earthquakes instead of investing in sustainable risk-management policies the government is only following an emergency plan and looking only at the economic aspects of most problems i was working in the public sector for seven years for the ministry of economics and finance as the focus of my work was primarily on economics i decided that in order to properly design sustainable policies i needed to deepen my knowledge on public policy issues i heard about diego martínez echeverría ecuador mpp graduate 2007 second director social protection programme the school and its multidisciplinary approach through a graduate this multidisciplinary approach is precisely what attracted me to the programme in public policy and human development a programme that took into account not only the economic side of developing policies but also the social cultural and legislative aspect ministry of economic and social inclusion ecuador stand the legal issues arising from the use of intellectual property law this course will provide an introduction to international intellectual property and policy issues including their connection with efforts to free world trade wto and regional integration such as the european union nafta and asean to create an internal market with a level playing field for the protection of intellectual property economic development in innovation and creativity the course will provide an overview of substantive and procedural matters as well as international obligations and economic and policy questions involving intellectual property acquisition enforcement and exploitation diverging perspectives on topics ranging from the protection of traditional knowledge and folklore to high technology will also be addressed international development law this course looks at the relationship between law and international development which nowadays also includes a focus on human development the concept of human development has economic and environmental implications as well as human rights concerns consequent changes in the international approach to the problems faced by developing states have resulted in renewed interest in the application of rule of law and in a significant revision in the focus of the international regulatory framework which addresses development issues using a problem based approach we analyse the application of law at the international and domestic levels to human development in order to address the issues faced by developing countries and the international response sources are used from across the world representing conflicting perspectives on the role of law in development ties require a central focus on sustainability and development these challenges include long-term and sudden climate change extreme poverty infectious disease in a globalising world global demographic change urban growth biodiversity loss and ecosystem functioning and the sustainable use of ocean space and its resources the main objective of this specialisation is to give students insights into the principles of governance sustainable development and scientific theories by understanding the challenges the constraints and the interactions of academic definitions decision-making tools and practices the specialisation builds on an understanding of governance and sustainable development as a co-evolutionary adaptive process that needs to permeate human societies and the natural environment the emphasis is on explaining and using the generic complex and by definition flexible terminology of sustainable development attention is given to the processes of international environmental politics the role of ngos and the civil society a unique feature of the course is its interdisciplinary core which provides students with a broad and integrated understanding of sustainable development it differs from other programmes related to sustainable development in its coverage of sustainable development not only from an ecological perspective but also from social economic and institutional point of views programme overview february march introduction to sustainable development governance for sustainable development concepts and practice april-may may-june sustainability in a globalising world integrated assessment thesis writing thesis and writing research skills specialisation sustainable development sustainable development is a fundamental element of modern policymaking many challenges related to global human activi july-august 14 maastricht graduate school of governance 2010

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introduction to sustainable development according to the brundtland report sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs but what does this mean in reality for policymakers the concept of sustainable development has become one of the key policy challenges facing the planet achieving sustainable development requires understanding that inaction has consequences and that we must find innovative ways to deal with the important economic social and ecological trade-offs involved this course gives an introduction to the concept of sustainable development the different perspectives involved and its implications for policymaking based on these trends we must ask ourselves the question how sustainable is the current trend in globalisation to be able to answer this question a good understanding of the underlying dynamics of globalisation is needed this course provides that knowledge by deepening the understanding of the nature the processes and the potential impacts of globalisation special attention is given to the implications of globalisation for sustainable development integrated assessment sustainable development problems are so complex that they can no longer be solved by answers offered by a single scientific discipline integrated solutions are needed to answer the current challenges the discipline of integrated assessment provides students with a number of tools these tools can help to structure elements from various scientific disciplines in such a manner that all relevant aspects of a complex problem are considered in the decision-making process the tools taught in this course include participatory methods modelling scenario analysis and indicator analysis this course introduces students to the new scientific discipline of integrated assessment acquaints them with integrated assessment methodologies and demonstrates how these can help in finding policy responses to the challenges originating from the need for sustainable development governance for sustainable development concepts and practice implementing sustainable development requires reconciling ecological economic and social systems as the slow dynamics of many ecosystems the daily need to generate income and the long-term aspirations of societies tend to conflict with each other good governance plays an important role in this process to be effective international agreements need to be implemented in national and local policies actions and mindsets this course provides a governance perspective on sustainable development governance practices are examined on an international national and local level with emphasis on the issues of power process and enforcement students learn that there are large differences between international national and local governance arenas in terms of stakeholder involvement and relevant trade-offs specialisation migration studies migration is a growing phenomenon that has gained importance in the public debate on development welfare and immigration policy according to the international organisation for migration there are an estimated 191 million international migrants worldwide constituting 3 of the world population 2005 remittance transfers the money that migrants send back to their home countries currently amount to approximately $300 billion surpassing foreign direct investment and official development aid in many countries around the world migration is a controversial topic in the international and sustainability in a globalising world one of the results of globalisation is a range of unsustainable trends in the natural and social environment climate change loss of biodiversity global health problems and food insecurity are just a few examples of today s worldwide concerns international migration of rising importance i was delighted to spend a week at the school of governance earlier this year to kick off a master s module on migration studies in which i emphasised how integrated international migration is in the global economy as well as its rising importance on national security agendas and in forging new societies public policy analysis on international migration is critical too often policies are made in response to public pressure rather than on the basis of sound empirical evidence and they often have unintended consequences to the detriment dr khalid koser usa centre for security policy geneva switzerland of society and migrants themselves i welcome the decision by the school of governance to focus teaching and research on public policy in international migration and i was very impressed by the level of engagement by the master s students at the school and foreign policy studies at the brookings institution 15

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