Certificate of Advanced Studies in Fragility, Conflict & Statebuilding

Aim of the Course

Fragile states have become an issue of major concern for the international community. They are least likely to make any substantial progress towards the Millennium Development Goals and are seen as being particularly prone to violent conflict. But what exactly is state fragility?

This course focuses on the conceptual, policy and implementation challenges of statebuilding in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. It reviews and critically discusses:

- The foundations of states and the construction of social and political legitimacy
- Concepts and definitions of state fragility
- Links between violent conflict, fragility and statebuilding
- The international policy response to fragile and conflict-affected contexts
- Adapted methodologies proposed by international actors for working successfully in fragile contexts

Target Audience

The course is designed for practitioners and academics interested in bridging their own experiences with current academic insights and practical knowledge on Fragility, Conflict and Statebuilding.

A minimum of two years of professional experience in relevant fields and a university degree (minimum BA) or an equivalent educational background are required.

The course will be held with a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 participants.