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Global Health Policy
by Hiroshi Nishiura , Stuart Gilmour , Kenji Shibuya- 4.6
Approx. 11 hours to complete
In this course, learners will become familiar with principles and theories of global health problems, and major challenges and controversies in improving global population health as well as practical applications of quantitative methods to analyze and interpret issues and challenges for policy. Global Health Policy and Governance Pandemics and Health Security Responses...
Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning
by Renée Cummings- 0.0
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have become an essential part of the toolset for many organizations. When used effectively, these tools provide actionable insights that drive critical decisions and enable organizations to create exciting, new, and innovative products and services. Solve Business Problems with AI and Machine Learning Course Introduction Privacy and Data Governance for AI and ML...
Inclusive Energy Systems - Exploring Sustainable Energy for All
by Margot Weijnen- 0.0
6 Weeks
Explore the impact of social and technological changes on the future provision of clean and affordable energy services. In this course you will be introduced to the challenges created by the evolution of the energy system and the values we expect it to uphold. How does the governance of the energy system impact those trade-offs?...
$50
Introduction to Economic Theories
by Irene van Staveren , Rob van Tulder , Maria Dafnomili- 4.4
Approx. 41 hours to complete
Shocked by economic assumptions of human behavior as self-centered and focusing only on what can be measured? Instead, I will introduce you to four very different economic theories for the whole set of standard topics in microeconomics and macroeconomics. Social and Institutional Economics of Growth Test Your Knowledge about Growth and Trade...
Sustainable Development in the 21st Century with Ban Ki-moon
by Ban Ki-moon- 4.8
Approx. 16 hours to complete
Structured around the five pillars of Agenda 2030 – people, prosperity, planet, peace and justice, and partnership, students will learn that these pillars are interconnected and need to be integrated in practical policy-making and operational activities for development, in both developed and developing country settings. Humanitarian and Environmental Agendas Part I: The Tensions...
Security & Safety Challenges in a Globalized World
by Bibi van den Berg , Ruth Prins- 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete
Security and safety challenges rank among the most pressing issues of modern times. Challenges such as, cyber-crime, terrorism, and environmental disasters impact the lives of millions across the globe. These issues also rank high on the agenda of politicians, international organizations and businesses. And how do we deal with such challenges? Global Challenges and Wicked Problems...
Agricultural Water Management: Water,-Society and Technology Interactions
by Gerlo Borghuis MSc , Petra Hellegers , Harm Boesveld , Dr. Ir. Henk Ritzema- 0.0
10 Weeks
Would you like to meet the increasing food demands around the world by contributing to optimisation of water governance and technologies? In our search for sustainable solutions the management and governance regarding irrigation and drainage should take a number of water related aspects into account, among which: Explain the allocation, distribution, governance and use of water...
$139
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
Approx. 22 hours to complete
Climate change poses a threat to economic growth and long-term prosperity of many countries around the world. Africa is not an exception, considering the actual and potential impacts of climate change and climate variability that will threaten its vulnerable sectors and human populations. How is climate change and urban resilience conceptualized and applied in practice?...
Public Economics
by Leonid Polishchuk- 4.2
Approx. 14 hours to complete
We deal with government's limitations, with particular emphasis on those that have to do with informational asymmetry, limited administrative capacity, and imperfect accountability to society. Otherwise the course's man themes are economics of taxation, regulation, politics of public economics, incentives in government, and government vis-Ã -vis (civil) society. Government and Society Government and Social Capital: Substitutes or Complements...
Transformation of the Global Food System
by Katherine Richardson- 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete
Providing so many people with nutritious foods is a massive challenge and one that cannot be met by simply upscaling current practices regarding food production and consumption. In each of these key areas, we will meet people from different countries around the world, who labor every day to find and spread solutions that work....