Deadline for NFP: 22 March 2016
The Wageningen UR Center for Development Innovation (CDI) will conduct short term course on ‘Fisheries governance for food security’ from 17 October 2016 to 4 November 2016 in the Netherlands. Applicants can participate in this course via Netherlands Fellowships. NFP fellowships help to cover the costs of travel, accommodation, tuition fee and insurance.
Fisheries contributes to food security and nutrition and plays a vital role in global, national and rural economies.
In this course, you will learn about fisheries governance needed to ensure food, nutrition and livelihood security. It provides you with insights on challenges that fisheries governance faces and explore ways to strengthen it. The course provides a framework in which you will acquire insights and skills to bring stakeholders in the fisheries system and help them understand each other’s perspectives, manage their conflicts and learn together.
Course objectives
Upon completion of the course you will:
- know the potential of fisheries for food and nutrition security and challenges undermining this;
- understand fisheries governance concepts and explore ways to strengthen them;
- understand the importance of stakeholder engagement in governance;
- be able to apply participatory methodologies and tools in support of the fisheries management planning process;
Who can Apply
- Applicants should have an academic degree (BSc or equivalent) in a discipline relevant to fisheries management and governance.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience and proficiency in English are required.
How to Apply
- A complete application consists of two parts:
- A registration for a short course at CDI
- An application for an NFP fellowship through the online application form
- Applications can be accessed online through the website. Applicants must first have to create an account on the website and register themselves for the course.
- After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are eligible to apply for an NFP fellowship, you will receive an admission letter with instructions on how to apply for an fellowship (if applicable).
For more information and to apply for this short course, please visit Wageningen UR short Course 2016.
For more information about Netherlands Fellowships, please visit Netherlands Fellowship Programme.
