The course deals with the process of decentralization and reorganizing the functions among different levels of government in developing and transition countries. Nowadays both transition and developing countries are setting up new systems of local and intergovernmental finance process; however,
Intensive English language course focuses on the following skills, reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar. Students will participate in an international study environment by means of lessons, assignments, practical assignments, and excursions. Cooperating with international students and
- What are the challenges for a sustainable future? - How can innovation address these challenges? - How to understand innovation processes in energy and water management? - How to manage such innovation processes? - What can we learn from experiences in the Netherlands? These are the main
This course illustrates the intricate balance between infection and immunity in the human host. To gain insight into this interface between the two, this course will start by refreshing your knowledge in Immunology and Microbiology. Each following day contains 2 themes within either immunology or
The course includes modules that examine the steps involved in strategic litigation, such as case selection, client care, and forum choice, as well as the specific legal stages of admissibility, exhausting domestic remedies and preparing substantive arguments. Case studies will examine how to
The course aims to situate drug policies globally within a framework of fundamental human rights, and to assess the extent to which country and international drug policies fail to meet human rights standards. Discussion will focus partly on the identification and understanding of human rights
The history of life on earth can be studied by its fossil record. In this approach, each fossil is seen as a window in evolutionary history and paleoecology. Importantly, fossils provide us with essential information on the age of the layers they are found in. Moreover they comprise our single most
Science is one of the major determinants of modern society. Both the history and philosophy of science aim at a deeper understanding of the nature of the scientific enterprise and the knowledge it produces. The philosophy of science studies general questions concerning the nature of scientific
Why is life expectancy for people in wealthy countries nearly 40 years greater than those in poor countries? Are there simply too many people on the planet to ensure good health and health care for all? This course examines the relationship between health and development, and the social, political
The Summer summer School school offers a platform to students and teachers from international universities to engage in the interdisciplinary analysis of new conceptual approaches for a redefinition of the Americas in times of worldwide globalization. Thematic seminars in the respective fields
