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Local Economic Development
by Georgina Gomez , Bert Helmsing , Peter Knorringa , Jan Fransen , Ronald Wall- 4.7
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Approx. 27 hours to complete
Welcome to this MOOC on Local Economic Development (LED). Local economic development refers to the processes by which local governments, businesses, and civil society groups get together to raise income sustainably and improve their lives in a well-defined area. Introduction to Local Economic Development Defining Local Economic Development (LED) Local Economic Development Strategies...
Arctic Economy
by Brenda Parlee , Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen- 4.3
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Approx. 6 hours to complete
Module 2: Local and Regional Economies Connected with the Outside World Local and Regional Economies I Local and Regional Economies II Local and Regional Economies III Local and Regional Economies IV Understand the economic past, present and future of the circumpolar arctic. Recognize the opportunities and challenges of economic development in the arctic including local and global drivers....
Environmental and Natural Resources Economics
by Anil Giri- 0.0
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8 Weeks
Economic analysis of agricultural problems associated with use of renewable and nonrenewable environmental and natural resources. With increasing competition for limited land, water and other natural resources throughout the world, as well as growing concern about environmental degradation, there is a growing need for professionals who can assist in the process of balancing economic and environmental tradeoffs....
$199
Sustainable Development: The Water-Energy-Food Nexus
by Hani Sewilam- 0.0
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5 Weeks
Learn all about sustainable development and global changes in this course. This course focuses on sustainable development and global changes - vital issues for humanity. The interrelationship between local and global challenges and economic as well as population growth You’ll build skills and knowledge that are key for sustainable development into the future....
$49
Global Public Health
by K. Srinath Reddy , Richard Cash , Vinod Paul , Rob Yates- 0.0
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10 Weeks
Furthermore, health and the three pillars of sustainable development i. Finally, this course will illuminate how health impacts and is essential to achieving poverty reduction, gender empowerment, universal education, conflict resolution, and other Sustainable Development Goals. Healthcare professionals and other practitioners who want to understand their work within the broader context of international policy and the concept of sustainable development...
$49
Sustainable Cities
by Aromar Revi , Joshua Castellino , Jeffrey D. Sachs , Susan Parnell- 0.0
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9 Weeks
Learn how government, the private sector, and other actors can support sustainable urban development Anyone interested in the concept of sustainable cities – including those interested in the development of their own local community – who wants to understand the foundations of modern urban development Understanding how poverty, health, economic opportunity, and other people-focused issues impact urban systems and development...
$49
From the Ground Up: Managing and Preserving Our Terrestrial Ecosystems
by Virgilio Viana , Thomas Lovejoy , Jeffrey D. Sachs , Rita Mesquita- 0.0
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9 Weeks
You’ll experience the lives of local populations dependent upon these resources, from their economic activities to their societal norms. Sustainable development practitioners – as well as private-sector actors, such as those who work in corporate sustainability and responsibility, land development or tourism – who need to understand responsible consumption and interaction with our ecosystems...
$49
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Heritage under Threat
by Dr. Sada Mire, Assistant Professor- 4.7
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Approx. 29 hours to complete
Hence, issues behind destruction or threats to heritage are related to complex issues, often connected to complex landscapes of wars, the war-on-terror, fundamentalism, migration, global warming, financial crises, inequality and diverse interests of local communities. Welcome to the Centre for Global Heritage and Development...
Federalism & Decentralization: Evaluating Africa's Track Record
by Dr. Jan Erk- 4.7
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
Following a general overview of both federalism and decentralization, we will examine a number of case-studies from Africa where federalism and decentralization have been changing the continent’s political landscape in the last twenty years, coinciding with unprecedented levels of economic growth. Decentralization, Democracy and Economic Development Economic Development and Decentralization Decentralization, Democracy and Economic Development...
Planning for Climate Change in African Cities
by Veronica Olivotto , Dr. Shuaib Lwasa , Prof. Andy Gouldson , Marcus Mayr , Dr. Stelios Grafakos , Dr. David Dodman , Dr. Diana Reckien , Dr. Nathalie Jean Baptiste- 4.8
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Approx. 22 hours to complete
Climate change poses a threat to economic growth and long-term prosperity of many countries around the world. Mobilizing local governments, in collaboration with national governments, non-governmental organizations, and international organizations, among others, is also critical for an integrated multi-sectoral approach to climate change. The economic case for low carbon development...
