The Hague Academy
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The Hague Academy for Local Governance offers practice oriented training to sustain peace, improve public services and promote inclusive economic development.
🌡️ Our Local Climate Response course in our alumni's words:
Thank you Sezer Yılmaz for sharing your experience with us! We look forward to seeing your efforts in making climate measures more legitimate, sustainable, and effective!
Thank you Sezer Yılmaz for sharing your experience with us! We look forward to seeing your efforts in making climate measures more legitimate, sustainable, and effective!
November 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🌡️ Our Local Climate Response course in our alumni's words:
Thank you Sezer Yılmaz for sharing your experience with us! We look forward to seeing your efforts in making climate measures more legitimate, sustainable, and effective!
Thank you Sezer Yılmaz for sharing your experience with us! We look forward to seeing your efforts in making climate measures more legitimate, sustainable, and effective!
#TrainingOpportunity: Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance
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November 6, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#TrainingOpportunity: Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance
Interested? thehagueacademy.com/course/citiz...
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Interested? thehagueacademy.com/course/citiz...
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Last week, we were delighted to welcome Dastan Hamakareem, The Hague Academy’s Alumni Ambassador for the Middle East and North Africa, on an visit to our office in The Hague.
We look forward to working together to further expand our alumni network and strengthen the impact of local governance.
We look forward to working together to further expand our alumni network and strengthen the impact of local governance.
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Last week, we were delighted to welcome Dastan Hamakareem, The Hague Academy’s Alumni Ambassador for the Middle East and North Africa, on an visit to our office in The Hague.
We look forward to working together to further expand our alumni network and strengthen the impact of local governance.
We look forward to working together to further expand our alumni network and strengthen the impact of local governance.
Photo by Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters
October 30, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Last reminder to join our Information Session: Open Courses 2026!
The Hague Academy invites you to join an online information session about everything you need to know to participate in a course in 2026.
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The Hague Academy invites you to join an online information session about everything you need to know to participate in a course in 2026.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Last reminder to join our Information Session: Open Courses 2026!
The Hague Academy invites you to join an online information session about everything you need to know to participate in a course in 2026.
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The Hague Academy invites you to join an online information session about everything you need to know to participate in a course in 2026.
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Are you considering a local governance training for you, your team, or your partners?
We have just published our 2026 Course Programme! See here for more information on all our courses: thehagueacademy.com/course/
We have just published our 2026 Course Programme! See here for more information on all our courses: thehagueacademy.com/course/
October 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Are you considering a local governance training for you, your team, or your partners?
We have just published our 2026 Course Programme! See here for more information on all our courses: thehagueacademy.com/course/
We have just published our 2026 Course Programme! See here for more information on all our courses: thehagueacademy.com/course/
Last Spots 🔹 English with French Interpretation 🔹 One-Week Course
There are a few spots left for our one-week course on Digital Transformation in the Public Sector course from 24 - 28 November, 2025 in The Hague.
Learn more and apply here: thehagueacademy.com/course/digit...
There are a few spots left for our one-week course on Digital Transformation in the Public Sector course from 24 - 28 November, 2025 in The Hague.
Learn more and apply here: thehagueacademy.com/course/digit...
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Last Spots 🔹 English with French Interpretation 🔹 One-Week Course
There are a few spots left for our one-week course on Digital Transformation in the Public Sector course from 24 - 28 November, 2025 in The Hague.
Learn more and apply here: thehagueacademy.com/course/digit...
There are a few spots left for our one-week course on Digital Transformation in the Public Sector course from 24 - 28 November, 2025 in The Hague.
Learn more and apply here: thehagueacademy.com/course/digit...
Join our Information Session: Open Courses 2026
The Hague Academy invites you to join an online information session about everything you need to know to participate in a course in 2026.
🔗 mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
The Hague Academy invites you to join an online information session about everything you need to know to participate in a course in 2026.
🔗 mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
October 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Join our Information Session: Open Courses 2026
The Hague Academy invites you to join an online information session about everything you need to know to participate in a course in 2026.
🔗 mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
The Hague Academy invites you to join an online information session about everything you need to know to participate in a course in 2026.
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At The Hague Academy for Local Governance, we believe that learning is most powerful when it connects knowledge to practice. Each year, professionals from around the world join our trainings to exchange ideas, build skills, and bring new perspectives back to their communities.
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
At The Hague Academy for Local Governance, we believe that learning is most powerful when it connects knowledge to practice. Each year, professionals from around the world join our trainings to exchange ideas, build skills, and bring new perspectives back to their communities.
🗞️ Our October newsletter is here!
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October 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM
🗞️ Our October newsletter is here!
Read about it here: mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
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Concluding the Multilevel Water Governance 2025 Training!
Professionals from 10 countries explored #IntegratedWaterManagement, #ClimateResilience & #InclusiveGovernance at #TheHagueAcademy, learning from Dutch approaches & sharing strategies for sustainable water systems!
Professionals from 10 countries explored #IntegratedWaterManagement, #ClimateResilience & #InclusiveGovernance at #TheHagueAcademy, learning from Dutch approaches & sharing strategies for sustainable water systems!
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Concluding the Multilevel Water Governance 2025 Training!
Professionals from 10 countries explored #IntegratedWaterManagement, #ClimateResilience & #InclusiveGovernance at #TheHagueAcademy, learning from Dutch approaches & sharing strategies for sustainable water systems!
Professionals from 10 countries explored #IntegratedWaterManagement, #ClimateResilience & #InclusiveGovernance at #TheHagueAcademy, learning from Dutch approaches & sharing strategies for sustainable water systems!
The Moldovan Agency for Geodesy, Cartography, and Cadastre (AGCC) with the support of The Hague Academy, the University of Twente - ITC, KU Leuven and Kadaster officially launched the Cross-Border Democracy and Good Governance Exchange Project – Moldova and The Netherlands 2025-2029 (GEO CODEX)
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The Moldovan Agency for Geodesy, Cartography, and Cadastre (AGCC) with the support of The Hague Academy, the University of Twente - ITC, KU Leuven and Kadaster officially launched the Cross-Border Democracy and Good Governance Exchange Project – Moldova and The Netherlands 2025-2029 (GEO CODEX)
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025
Today is the #InternationalDayforDisasterRiskReduction. This year's theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters” highlights the urgent need to shift from reactive crisis response to proactive investment in #DRRday. #ResiliencePays.
Today is the #InternationalDayforDisasterRiskReduction. This year's theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters” highlights the urgent need to shift from reactive crisis response to proactive investment in #DRRday. #ResiliencePays.
October 13, 2025 at 6:01 AM
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025
Today is the #InternationalDayforDisasterRiskReduction. This year's theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters” highlights the urgent need to shift from reactive crisis response to proactive investment in #DRRday. #ResiliencePays.
Today is the #InternationalDayforDisasterRiskReduction. This year's theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters” highlights the urgent need to shift from reactive crisis response to proactive investment in #DRRday. #ResiliencePays.
Concluding the International Learning Course on #DigitalTransformation in the Public Sector 🌍
Together with the Development Academy of the Philippines, we explored #innovation, #egovernance & #smartcities in the Netherlands with visits to The Hague, AMS Institute & Marineterrein Amsterdam!
Together with the Development Academy of the Philippines, we explored #innovation, #egovernance & #smartcities in the Netherlands with visits to The Hague, AMS Institute & Marineterrein Amsterdam!
October 10, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Concluding the International Learning Course on #DigitalTransformation in the Public Sector 🌍
Together with the Development Academy of the Philippines, we explored #innovation, #egovernance & #smartcities in the Netherlands with visits to The Hague, AMS Institute & Marineterrein Amsterdam!
Together with the Development Academy of the Philippines, we explored #innovation, #egovernance & #smartcities in the Netherlands with visits to The Hague, AMS Institute & Marineterrein Amsterdam!
Concluding the #Shiraka Training on #LocalGovernance 2025 🌍
Over the past months, professionals from 9 #MENA countries explored how local governments can strengthen #decentralisation, #citizenparticipation & #inclusivegovernance.
A big thank you to all participants & experts!
Over the past months, professionals from 9 #MENA countries explored how local governments can strengthen #decentralisation, #citizenparticipation & #inclusivegovernance.
A big thank you to all participants & experts!
October 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Concluding the #Shiraka Training on #LocalGovernance 2025 🌍
Over the past months, professionals from 9 #MENA countries explored how local governments can strengthen #decentralisation, #citizenparticipation & #inclusivegovernance.
A big thank you to all participants & experts!
Over the past months, professionals from 9 #MENA countries explored how local governments can strengthen #decentralisation, #citizenparticipation & #inclusivegovernance.
A big thank you to all participants & experts!
Today is #WorldHabitatDay
This year’s theme, #UrbanCrisisResponse, highlights the pressure cities face as 122M people are displaced worldwide. At #TheHagueAcademy, we support local leaders to build cities that are #inclusive & #resilient for all.
Photo UN: www.un.org/en/observanc...
This year’s theme, #UrbanCrisisResponse, highlights the pressure cities face as 122M people are displaced worldwide. At #TheHagueAcademy, we support local leaders to build cities that are #inclusive & #resilient for all.
Photo UN: www.un.org/en/observanc...
October 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Today is #WorldHabitatDay
This year’s theme, #UrbanCrisisResponse, highlights the pressure cities face as 122M people are displaced worldwide. At #TheHagueAcademy, we support local leaders to build cities that are #inclusive & #resilient for all.
Photo UN: www.un.org/en/observanc...
This year’s theme, #UrbanCrisisResponse, highlights the pressure cities face as 122M people are displaced worldwide. At #TheHagueAcademy, we support local leaders to build cities that are #inclusive & #resilient for all.
Photo UN: www.un.org/en/observanc...
Concluding the #LocalEconomicDevelopment training in The Hague! Professionals from 8 countries & #UNDP explored strategies for entrepreneurship, rural & urban growth, smart cities & inclusion, ending with #BackHomeActionPlans to drive change locally.
October 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Concluding the #LocalEconomicDevelopment training in The Hague! Professionals from 8 countries & #UNDP explored strategies for entrepreneurship, rural & urban growth, smart cities & inclusion, ending with #BackHomeActionPlans to drive change locally.
Good governance starts with you! Are you considering joining one of our courses next year?
Learn more about our courses: thehagueacademy.com/course/
We are hosting an online information session about our courses of 2026 on October 30th.
Will you join us? mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
Learn more about our courses: thehagueacademy.com/course/
We are hosting an online information session about our courses of 2026 on October 30th.
Will you join us? mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
September 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Good governance starts with you! Are you considering joining one of our courses next year?
Learn more about our courses: thehagueacademy.com/course/
We are hosting an online information session about our courses of 2026 on October 30th.
Will you join us? mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
Learn more about our courses: thehagueacademy.com/course/
We are hosting an online information session about our courses of 2026 on October 30th.
Will you join us? mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
#AlumniSpotlight: Samia Zouarhi participated in the Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance course earlier this year. We look forward to seeing the impact her work will have!
Thank you, Samia, for sharing your experience with us!
Thank you, Samia, for sharing your experience with us!
September 29, 2025 at 7:19 AM
#AlumniSpotlight: Samia Zouarhi participated in the Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance course earlier this year. We look forward to seeing the impact her work will have!
Thank you, Samia, for sharing your experience with us!
Thank you, Samia, for sharing your experience with us!
📢 Join our Information Session on 2026 Open Courses to learn about course themes, logistics & prices.
🗓️ Date: 30 October 2025
🕑 Time: 14:00–15:00 CET
📍 Online: Zoom
Sign up here: mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
See our upcoming courses here: thehagueacademy.com/course/
🗓️ Date: 30 October 2025
🕑 Time: 14:00–15:00 CET
📍 Online: Zoom
Sign up here: mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
See our upcoming courses here: thehagueacademy.com/course/
September 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
📢 Join our Information Session on 2026 Open Courses to learn about course themes, logistics & prices.
🗓️ Date: 30 October 2025
🕑 Time: 14:00–15:00 CET
📍 Online: Zoom
Sign up here: mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
See our upcoming courses here: thehagueacademy.com/course/
🗓️ Date: 30 October 2025
🕑 Time: 14:00–15:00 CET
📍 Online: Zoom
Sign up here: mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...
See our upcoming courses here: thehagueacademy.com/course/
Two days ago, the world marked the #InternationalDayofPeace under this years' United Nations theme #ActNowforaPeacefulWorld
At The Hague Academy, we believe peace begins locally, through #InclusiveGovernance, #CitizenParticipation & #Trust.
Photo credits: UN (www.un.org/en/observanc...)
At The Hague Academy, we believe peace begins locally, through #InclusiveGovernance, #CitizenParticipation & #Trust.
Photo credits: UN (www.un.org/en/observanc...)
September 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Two days ago, the world marked the #InternationalDayofPeace under this years' United Nations theme #ActNowforaPeacefulWorld
At The Hague Academy, we believe peace begins locally, through #InclusiveGovernance, #CitizenParticipation & #Trust.
Photo credits: UN (www.un.org/en/observanc...)
At The Hague Academy, we believe peace begins locally, through #InclusiveGovernance, #CitizenParticipation & #Trust.
Photo credits: UN (www.un.org/en/observanc...)
We are proud to share that Alumni Ambassador for South East Asia, Said Achmad Kabiru Rafiie, has published a new book on Urban Farming and Food Security in Indonesia, inspired by his Back Home Action Plan (BHAP) from our Local Economic Development course at The Hague Academy.
September 19, 2025 at 6:30 AM
We are proud to share that Alumni Ambassador for South East Asia, Said Achmad Kabiru Rafiie, has published a new book on Urban Farming and Food Security in Indonesia, inspired by his Back Home Action Plan (BHAP) from our Local Economic Development course at The Hague Academy.
Equal work deserves equal pay.
On #InternationalEqualPayDay we’re reminded that women still earn 20% less than men worldwide. At The Hague Academy, we train local leaders to address these barriers & promote equality in governance.
Learn more here: thehagueacademy.com/course/gende...
On #InternationalEqualPayDay we’re reminded that women still earn 20% less than men worldwide. At The Hague Academy, we train local leaders to address these barriers & promote equality in governance.
Learn more here: thehagueacademy.com/course/gende...
September 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Equal work deserves equal pay.
On #InternationalEqualPayDay we’re reminded that women still earn 20% less than men worldwide. At The Hague Academy, we train local leaders to address these barriers & promote equality in governance.
Learn more here: thehagueacademy.com/course/gende...
On #InternationalEqualPayDay we’re reminded that women still earn 20% less than men worldwide. At The Hague Academy, we train local leaders to address these barriers & promote equality in governance.
Learn more here: thehagueacademy.com/course/gende...
Odilia Massangaie Marques, Programme Officer of Civil Society, Gender and Youth at the Netherlands Embassy in Mozambique attended the Gender Responsive Governance course.
Learn more about the impactful work she has been doing together with colleagues and partners: thehagueacademy.com/news/putting...
Learn more about the impactful work she has been doing together with colleagues and partners: thehagueacademy.com/news/putting...
September 17, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Odilia Massangaie Marques, Programme Officer of Civil Society, Gender and Youth at the Netherlands Embassy in Mozambique attended the Gender Responsive Governance course.
Learn more about the impactful work she has been doing together with colleagues and partners: thehagueacademy.com/news/putting...
Learn more about the impactful work she has been doing together with colleagues and partners: thehagueacademy.com/news/putting...
#TrainingOpportunity: Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance
Do you work for a local NGO or local government in an ODA-recipient country? Receive a 50% course fee reduction!
Learn more and apply: thehagueacademy.com/course/fisca...
Do you work for a local NGO or local government in an ODA-recipient country? Receive a 50% course fee reduction!
Learn more and apply: thehagueacademy.com/course/fisca...
September 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
#TrainingOpportunity: Fiscal Decentralisation and Local Finance
Do you work for a local NGO or local government in an ODA-recipient country? Receive a 50% course fee reduction!
Learn more and apply: thehagueacademy.com/course/fisca...
Do you work for a local NGO or local government in an ODA-recipient country? Receive a 50% course fee reduction!
Learn more and apply: thehagueacademy.com/course/fisca...