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SUMMARY:Rule of Law Training
DESCRIPTION:The Matra Rule of Law Training Programme is designed to strengthen institutional capacity in the field of rule of law within government organisations in Albania\, Armenia\, Bosnia and Herzegovina\, Georgia\, Kosovo\, Moldova\, Montenegro\, North Macedonia\, Serbia\, Türkiye\, and Ukraine. Each year we offer (hybrid) training courses\, providing participants with insights into best practices across a wide range of rule of law topics. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive sessions that blend theory with practical skills\, as well as study visits\, our programme equips policy advisors\, members of the judiciary and other civil servants working in the government and justice sectors with the knowledge and skills needed to drive reforms within their respective countries. \n\n\n\nIn addition\, by taking part in the training programme\, participants become part of a large international network of alumni\, lecturers and public institutions in the Netherlands and in the target countries. This network serves as a platform for learning\, exchange and collaboration. \n\n\n\nThe Matra Rule of Law Training Programme is designed and delivered by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee\, Leiden Law School and The Hague Academy for Local Governance. It is financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands\, and administered by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) on behalf of the Ministry. For questions relating to the Matra Rule of Law Training Programme please contact us via matrarolt@nhc.nl \n\n\n\nThe following hybrid training courses are on offer in 2024-2025: \n\n\n\nIn 2024-2025 the following hybrid training courses are offered: \n\n\n\n1. Administration of Justice (full brochure) \n\n\n\nThis training will focus on the “judicial” dimension of Chapter 23. The training will focus on the fundamental principles of judicial organisation under the EU acquis – with a special focus on the case law of the EU Court of Justice – and groundbreaking case law of the European Court of Human Rights. Participants will also learn about best practices in the administration of justice in the Netherlands\, and the organisation and functioning of the judiciary. Participants will be introduced to the concept of independence and impartiality as developed in the robust case law of the European Court of Human Rights. Participants will discuss the legal framework regarding the principles of accountability and independence and the application of these principles; judicial culture as a backdrop against which courts function; the role of judicial councils and the role of precedent in legal practice. \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 02 to 13 December 2024 and will be held in-person from 20-31 January 2025. Applications are now closed. \n\n\n\n2. Integrity of Civil Servants (full brochure) \n\n\n\nPublic integrity is a core value of the European vision on good governance. It is essential for a well-functioning and transparent government\, and an important precondition for economic growth. This training will help participants developing integrity policies\, in order to ensure transparency\, accountability\, efficiency and ethical behaviour within government institutions. \n\n\n\nThis training will focus on three pillars of public integrity as defined by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD): system\, culture and accountability. Participants will discuss international and European standards\, while also learning about examples and practices from the Netherlands. How are integrity policies designed\, implemented and enforced? \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 27 January – 07 February 2025 and will be held in-person from 10 – 21 March 2025. \n\n\n\n3. Public Procurement (full brochure) \n\n\n\nThe acquis on public procurement includes general principles of transparency\, free movement of goods\, and non-discrimination. In addition\, specific EU rules apply for the coordination of awarding public works contracts\, services and supplies. Government contracts are of great economic and strategic importance and it is therefore necessary that systems are designed in such a way that conflicts of interest and corruption are prevented as much as possible. \n\n\n\nWith this training\, we want to increase knowledge of European regulations in the field of public procurement by looking at Dutch and international experience with regard to legitimacy and integrity of the purchasing process. Strong\, independent institutions protect the integrity of the system. This prevents inappropriate political or economic influence. This training also pays attention to gender responsive and transformative public procurement\, showing casing how public procurement can contribute to increasing gender equality. \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 27 January – 07 February 2025 and will be held in-person from 10 – 21 March 2025. \n\n\n\n4. Management of Public Services (full brochure) \n\n\n\nThis training addresses the question of how the public sector can be better organised to enable good public services. We look at the public sector from the perspective of multi-level governance: cooperation and coordination between multiple layers of government\, non-government actors and citizens for effective and efficient public services. Challenges surrounding decentralisation and privatisation (including public-private partnerships) are discussed\, including the financing of services. We also discuss the potential of digitalisation to make services more efficient\, transparent and accessible\, as well as accompanying challenges – for example regarding privacy\, data security and the digital divide. We discuss the importance of good personnel policy for well-functioning public institutions and services. We look at issues such as merit-based selection and promotion\, transparent performance assessments and offering training and development opportunities to government officials. \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 12 to 23 May 2025\, and in-person from 09 to 20 June 2025. Click here to apply. \n\n\n\n5. Management of Borders (full brochure) \n\n\n\nAll Matra countries share common challenges when it comes to migration\, asylum\, border management and organised transnational crime. The Western Balkans and Turkey are located on the crossroads of migration routes from conflict areas to EU member states\, while Armenia\, Georgia\, Moldova and Ukraine share common challenges in the field of border management and adjusting national legislation in order to meet the EU acquis. \n\n\n\nIn this training\, participants will strengthen their knowledge of EU asylum law and its interpretation by European courts. Sessions will be dedicated to the EU acquis\, including the EU return and readmission policy. In the field of border management\, participants will learn about Schengen legislation and the mandate of Frontex\, whiles sessions will also be held on the fight against organised crime. \n\n\n\nThe training will be held online from 12 to 23 May 2025 and in-person from 09 to 20 June 2025. Click here to apply. \n\n\n\n6. Human Rights \n\n\n\nDepending on the selected participants\, this training can be used in a number of ways to address fundamental and human rights. All government policy initiatives must be monitored for their impact on (human) rights and there must be mechanisms for monitoring and correcting practices that conflict with these rights. This training looks at mechanisms and policies that can be used to (better) safeguard internationally agreed human rights standards. Together with Dutch institutions active in this area\, we will exchange practical experiences with the participants and encourage them to reflect on the situation in their own country. \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 15 to 26 September 2025\, and in-person from 6 to 17 October 2025. \n\n\n\n7. (Functioning of) Democratic Institutions \n\n\n\nWell-functioning institutions that guarantee democracy\, the rule of law and human rights are essential for preserving the EU’s identity and values. They must guarantee and safeguard fundamental rights and freedoms. In this training we not only look at international standards (the role of the Venice Commission and the Council of Europe)\, but also at practice: how can civil servants themselves contribute to democratic policy and decision-making and increasing confidence in the government? How can organisations work more transparently? And how can the distance between the government and the citizen be reduced? \n\n\n\nThis training will be held online from 10 to 21 November 2025\, and in-person from 01 to 12 December 2025. \n\n\n\nThese training was held in 2023-2024: \n\n\n\nJudicial Cooperation \n\n\n\nIn this training we look at the importance of collaboration within the justice sector\, both at a national and international level. We will tailor the programme specifically based on the sectors in which the selected participants work. For example\, we look at the ways in which international cooperation between judges works (recognition of foreign judgments\, transfer of suspects). Regarding the enforcement of sentences\, we look at chain cooperation\, in which the fundamental values and standards of the EU are central. For example\, within criminal law\, the right balance must be found between punishment\, reintegration and the protection of victims and society. When it comes to punishment\, we will highlight the value of alternative sanctions to prison sentences. Within this training we pay special attention to cooperation between civil servants and civil society\, because Dutch chain cooperation within criminal law between government parties and civil society is highly developed and is often a revelation for experts from other countries. \n\n\n\nThis training was held online from 11 to 22 November 2024\, and in-person from 1 to 14 December 2024. \n	Register Here This link opens in a new tab\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/rule-of-law-training/
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SUMMARY:Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance
DESCRIPTION:  \nPhoto by USGS on Unsplash  \nIntroduction\nHow a country organises its finances shapes how local authorities govern their cities\, towns\, and villages. Fiscal decentralisation gives local governments greater authority to decide how and where to allocate resources\, enabling them to better respond to citizens’ needs. \nFor decentralisation to succeed\, national governments must establish clear fiscal arrangements to support local service delivery\, while local authorities must strengthen their financial capacities and optimise resource use. \nThis course explores key aspects of fiscal decentralisation\, including expenditure responsibilities\, intergovernmental transfers\, and local revenue sources. Embedded in the broader context of decentralisation\, the training also highlights the importance of political decentralisation. \nThe programme combines theoretical insights with global best practices\, facilitating group discussions and learning from study visits to the Ministry of Interior\, Provincial Government\, and The Hague municipality. Tailored to participants’ needs\, sessions cover topics such as corruption\, participatory budgeting\, local taxation\, and financial accountability principles. \n  \nKey Information\nThis course is designed for professionals working on (fiscal) decentralisation processes\, public sector reform programmes\, public service delivery or public financial management. Participants come from national\, regional and local governments as well as from donor and development organisations. \nThe course fee is € 3\,895*. This includes all training related costs as well as drinks and warm lunches during the training days. Group discounts are available if you participate with three or more colleagues. \nAfter this course\, you will receive a professional certificate of completion from The Hague Academy for Local Governance. \n*Professionals working in local government or for local NGOs on the DAC list of ODA-recipient countries (OECD) may qualify for a reduced course fee. Contact us for details. \n  \nLearning objectives\nThe Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance course will help you: \n\nExplain the fundamental pillars of fiscal decentralisation (expenditure assignment\, revenue assignment\, sub-national borrowing and intergovernmental fiscal transfers);\nAssess decentralisation and its potential in their own country with the help of the MOOD-framework (Multilevel governance as an Obstacle or Opportunity for Development) ;\nIdentify sources to increase local revenue\, such as taxes\, user fees\, intergovernmental fiscal transfers and public-private partnerships;\nDesign and lead inclusive\, participatory\, and gender-responsive budgeting processes;\nUnderstand different mechanisms for transparency and accountability in local government budgeting and spending.\n\n  \nExperience\nThe course includes visits to a municipality\, a provincial government\, and the Ministry of Interior in the Netherlands. These visits offer valuable insights into how fiscal decentralisation is organised and the financial relationships between different levels of government. You will draw lessons from these experiences that are relevant to your own context. The programme also features group work to explore best practices from other countries and address challenges in fiscal decentralisation. Additionally\, discussions will include recent experiences with local property tax reforms in Ghana\, providing practical examples to inform the design of local property tax strategies. \n	Register Here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/fiscal-decentralisation-and-local-finance/
LOCATION:The Hague
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251118T153000
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SUMMARY:Ready for the future – Introduction to EU Delegated Cooperation
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, we welcome the Office of International Cooperation at the MFA. In their role as an expert on EU Delegated Cooperation and its contracts. The advantages and the challenges of pursuing funding through this structure. \n  \nIn this session\, you will receive a broad introduction from the MFA and a reflection by professionals from our sector with experience in EUDC. What themes and countries can be relevant? What is the crucial role of pillar-assessed organisations in this structure? What are the opportunities for implementing partners? \n  \nIn addition to this introductory presentation\, there will be plenty of time for the participants to pose their questions. General questions are welcome. Additionally\, we urge you to gather your specific questions about the projects or countries where your organisation is active. \n  \nThis interactive section will provide you with the knowledge and tools to advance your quest for European funding. This session will be a hybrid session; we love to welcome you at the Hub\, but if travel is not possible\, you can join the session online. \n  \nProgramme\n14:00 – 14:15 Walk in\n14:15 – 15:00 Presentations by our speakers\n15:00 – 15:30 Space for questions\, over a cup of coffee \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/ready-for-the-future-introduction-to-eu-delegated-cooperation/
LOCATION:The Hague Humanity Hub\, Fluwelen Burgwal 58\, Den Haag\, ZH\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251121T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251121T133000
DTSTAMP:20250925T082830Z
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SUMMARY:From Dayton to Brussels: 30 Years of Peace\, deadlock\, and an EU path for Bosnia and Herzegovina
DESCRIPTION:The conference at location is only on invitation. The livestream is public for all. \nAs we mark the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement\, this conference reflects on its legacy\, its impact on Bosnia and Herzegovina\, and the challenges that remain. While Dayton ended a devastating war\, it also entrenched political divisions that continue to hinder democratic progress. Today\, Bosnia and Herzegovina stands at a crossroads – pulled between the promise of EU integration and the risks posed by persistent ethnic fault lines and contested governance. \n  \nThis conference will explore the complex dynamics of peacebuilding\, governance reform\, and citizen engagement\, examining the role of international actors\, domestic elites\, and civil society in shaping the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina. \n  \nWe are pleased to announce an excellent line-up\, featuring  Dr. Jasmin Mujanović (New Lines Institute)\, Srđan Blagovčanin (Transparency International BiH)\, Marjolein Koster (independent journalist)\, Azra Berbić (ACT BiH)\, Dr. Maja Sahadžić (University of Utrecht)\, Dr. Tineke Strik (Dutch Member of European Parliament of Groenlinks)\, Ambassador of BiH to the Netherlands Almir Šahović\, and Dutch Ambassador to BiH Henk van den Dool. \n  \nPreliminary Programme\n09:00 | Doors open \nLivestream starts! \n09:30 | Opening & welcome \n10:00 | Panel 1: 30 years of peace\, 30 years of deadlock? What has Dayton delivered\, and what comes next? \n11:15 | Break \n11:45 | Panel 2: Democracy in Action: EU integration\, the rule of law and civic empowerment \n13:00 | Concluding keynote \nLivestream ends! \n13:15 | Lunch reception \n14:30 | End of Conference \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	 \nRegister via this link to receive an email alert for the livestream. \n  \nCo-organised with The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies and The BiH-NL Thinktank.
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/from-dayton-to-brussels-30-years-of-peace-deadlock-and-an-eu-path-for-bosnia-and-herzegovina/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251121T133000
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SUMMARY:Growing beyond this moment: The closing of the Partos DEI and anti-racism trajectories
DESCRIPTION:Closing a chapter\nOver the past three years Partos has facilitated the DEI trajectory\, a series of powerful sessions centring on reflection\, dialogue\, and action around DEI and anti-racism. Together\, we have explored how exclusion and racism manifest within our organisations\, and how we can take intentional\, collective steps to dismantle them. \n  \nYears after the global outcry for justice and equity (#BLM\, #metoo)\, society shows us that these values are easily broken and under pressure. The DEI trajectory proofs that DEI\, when justice-led and part of a broader strategy\, is still a way to practice commitment to equity in a world where racism\, sexism\, ableism\, discrimination\, xenophobia and trans & homophobia is still imminent. \n  \nClosing Community Event\nAs this shared journey comes to a close\, we’re excited to present the final report\, capturing key learnings\, experiences\, and insights gathered along the way. During the closing event\, we’ll share these outcomes and invite you to look ahead with us\, identifying how we can sustain and deepen this work in the years to come: \n\nMaking sense of the state of DEI beyond 2025\nInteractive workshop that will spark your DEI (resistance) stamina by Elodie Kona\, DEI Expert and co-author of Uncomfortable Conversations & co-editor of the “Inclusion Marathon” and our very own “Partos DEI Handbook”\nLaunch and presentation of the Partos DEI handbook\, a publication capturing all lessons learned\, tips and tools of the DEI Trajectory\, which has been made possible because of all of you!\nPlenty of space for conversation\, inspiration and connection.\nDrinks & food\n\nPlease note\, that we only have 35 places available of which 7 will be for people outside of the trajectory. If two people from the same organisation\, please let us know so we can check for availability. \nWe look forward to seeing you there\, to celebrate what we’ve built together\, and to grow beyond this moment!\n	Register here This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/growing-beyond-this-moment-the-closing-of-the-partos-dei-and-anti-racism-trajectories/
LOCATION:The Hague
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251122T100000
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SUMMARY:NedMIxTalk 13.0: Together in the energy transition
DESCRIPTION:The energy transition is in full swing — but how do we ensure that everyone can participate? On 22 November 2025\, Stichting Nederland Maakt Impact (Netherlands Makes Impact Foundation) and WECF International (Women Engage for a Common Future) are organising an inspiring day full of knowledge\, dialogue and interaction around the theme ‘Together in the Energy Transition’. \n  \nDuring this day\, we will bring together young future leaders\, impact makers\, social organisations and companies to explore how we can make the transition to sustainable energy fair\, inclusive and equitable. Because a green future is only truly sustainable if no one is left behind. \n  \n  \n  \nWhat can you expect?\n\nInspiring speeches by experts in the energy transition\nInteractive workshops on climate justice\, energy poverty and citizen initiatives\nPanels with experts\, experienced professionals and young leaders\nOpportunities for meeting\, networking and collaboration\n\n  \nWhy this theme?\nThe energy transition affects us all — but not everyone in the same way. Women\, young people and people on lower incomes are still too often overlooked in decision-making. That is why we are committed to inclusive change: a transition that is not only technologically sustainable\, but also socially sustainable. \n  \nJoin us!\nWhether you work on energy policy\, are active in your neighbourhood\, or simply want to learn more about fair climate solutions — you are welcome to participate in this day full of inspiration\, connection and impact. \n  \n	Register here This link opens in a new tab\n	 \n 
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/nedmixtalk-13-0-together-in-the-energy-transition/
LOCATION:The Social Hub The Hague\, Hoefkade 9\, The Hague\, Zuid-Holland\, 2526\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251122T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20251122T163000
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SUMMARY:Building a New Life in The Hague: Support\, work\, and community for internationals
DESCRIPTION:Thrive Platform is excited to welcome Sarah Feid\, Account Manager at The Hague International Centre\, the official arm of the Municipality of The Hague (Gemeente Den Haag) that helps internationals feel at home and navigate their journey in Den Haag. \n  \nSarah will be facilitating a special training titled: “Building a New Life in The Hague: Support\, Work\, and Community for Internationals.” \n  \nIt’s going to be an eye-opening and empowering session designed to help you explore opportunities and thrive in your host city. \n	Register here! This link opens in a new tab
URL:https://www.humanityhub.org/calendar/building-a-new-life-in-the-hague-support-work-and-community-for-internationals/
LOCATION:The Hague
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