The African School on Decentralisation (ASD) is offered jointly by the South African Research Chair in Multilevel Government at the Dullah Omar Institute of the University of the Western Cape, and the Centre for Federalism and Governance Studies of Addis Ababa University, in collaboration with the Local Public Sector Alliance. The School is presented by leading international experts on decentralisation from Africa and further afield.

The two-week programme examines the concepts and practice of decentralisation in African countries from comparative and interdisciplinary perspectives. This year’s theme focuses on how decentralisation and local governance can be informed by human rights.

The postgraduate programme aims to give content to the African Union Charter on Decentralisation and gives participants entry into a Pan African Network on decentralisation. The ASD includes lectures, interactive discussions, case studies and study visits.

Who Can Apply

The course is targeted at:

• State officials at national, state/ provincial, and local levels
• Practitioners in multilevel governance
• Members of local and
  international non-governmental organisations
• Post-graduate students and researchers in law, public policy, governance, politics and related fields.

Costs

Accommodation and meals will be provided. However, participants will be required to cover their own travel costs.

Scholarships

A limited number of travel bursaries are available.

Application

For more information and to apply, visit: www.dullahomarinstitute.org.za/multilevel-govt/asd

Application Deadline 31 May 2024.