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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

#WorldDayOfSocialJustice Social justice means equal rights, opportunities & access to resources for all. This year’s theme is “Social Protection & Decent Work for All,” highlighting the importance of stakeholder dialogue. We support inclusive decision-making where every voice counts.

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We would like to know how our community learns! Did we miss your preferred way? Let us know in the comments. How do you engage with peers for professional development? 🔹 One-on-one conversations 🔹 Joining a working group 🔹 Following a training 🔹 Attending events & conferences

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

#TrainingOpportunity: Multilevel Water Governance in The Hague Would you like to discusses how governments can effectively manage water resources by following the key principles of good water governance? www.linkedin.com/events/74294...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

#ImpactStory: Towards Local Democratic Governance: Albania and The Netherlands 📖 Read the full article story to learn how early engagement is shaping the future of local governance in Albania: thehagueacademy.com/news/four-mu... @Helvetas Albania @VNGInternational #MATRA

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Applications are open for #fullscholarships for Digitalisation of Governments (Maghreb countries). Are you a civil servant working on digital reform in #Tunisia, #Morocco, #Libya, or #Algeria? Application deadline: 23 March 2026, 23:59 CET Learn more and apply: thehagueacademy.com/scholarship/...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

New blog online: What is Local Governance? Read the full blog to explore key lessons and examples from the reality of Local Governance! thehagueacademy.com/news/what-is...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

#BlendedTrainingOpportunity: Local Economic Development, 24 June - 17 July 2026 in The Hague. 🔹 Part 1: Online from 24 June to 10 July 2026 (11 hours) 🔹 Part 2: Face to face from 13 July to 17 July 2026 in The Hague, the Netherlands. thehagueacademy.com/course/local...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The Hague Academy alumnus from the Multilevel Water Governance Course, Dergam Tamimi shares his reflections about the course with us. Thank you for joining us in the course!

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

#LastCall: Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance The course discusses how to create conditions for successful participation, build trust, and manage expectations. Interested? thehagueacademy.com/course/citiz...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

What decentralisation mechanisms are most effective? In your experience, what makes decentralisation work in practice? 🔘 Clear roles and responsibilities 🔘 Adequate resources and funding 🔘 Strong local capacity and skills 🔘 Accountability to citizens

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

#TrainingOpportunity: Local Climate Response from 22 June to 3 July 2026 in The Hague. Learn more and apply: thehagueacademy.com/course/clima...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Curious about our upcoming Local Economic Development course? In this video, we share a sneak peek into the two-week practice-oriented course starting in June in The Hague. Find out more about how to apply on our website: thehagueacademy.com/course/local... www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVFV...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

On January 20th, we were pleased to welcome almost 70 alumni to our bi-annual alumni event, with participants joining from#Iraq, #Egypt, #Libya, #Mozambique, #Mauritania, #Indonesia, #Morocco, #Burundi, #SouthSudan, #Somalia, #Vietnam, #Nigeria, #Jordan, #Georgia, #Tunisia, #Guinea and more.

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

#TrainingOpportunity: Training of Trainers 18-22 May 2026 Learn how to become more effective as a trainer or facilitator in our upcoming course on Training of Trainers in The Hague. Interested? thehagueacademy.com/course/train...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

We are proud to present The Hague Academy's alumni ambassadors for 2026: 🔹 Karen Marriner-Castro, Latin America and the Caribbean 🔹 Said Achmad Kabiru Rafiie, South East Asia 🔹 Dastan Hamakareem, Middle East and North Africa 🔹 Foluke Ademokun, Sub-Saharan Africa 🔹 Ana Tchanturia, Europe

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

New blog online: Building Better Local Governance – Insights from the #Shiraka Programme 2025 How do civil servants across the #MENA region work to strengthen local governance in very different contexts, yet around shared challenges? thehagueacademy.com/news/insight...

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Building Better Local Governance: Insights from the Shiraka Programme 2025

Professionals from MENA convened in the Shiraka Local Governance Training to share their reflections on common challenges, learn about best practices, and build lasting partnerships, with each other…

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Good governance at a local level is crucial to progress and development.The Hague Academy for Local Governance is dedicated to giving people the knowledge, skills, and confidence to jointly work on inclusive development. youtu.be/-ipjFZleBiE?...

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Good governance at a local level is crucial to progress and development. However, local authorities around the globe too often face barriers when providing services, creating stability, and promoting…

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Curious about our upcoming Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance course? In this video, we share a sneak peek into the two-week practice-oriented course. Find out more about how to apply on our website: thehagueacademy.com/course/citiz... www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6ZD...

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Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance

Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance The Hague Academy - Sign up for our course on Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Local knowledge makes governance work! From #Albania to #Uganda, discover how Training of Trainers programmes help local practitioners build skills, share knowledge, and strengthen #governance where it matters most. Read the blog here!: thehagueacademy.com/news/fivei-i...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

#TrainingOpportunity: Register for our course on Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance and become more effective in involving citizens in policy and decision making. thehagueacademy.com/course/citiz...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Who is the lead expert in our upcoming Training of Trainers course? Visit our website to learn more about the course: thehagueacademy.com/course/train...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

What does the Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance course programme include? Learn more the experts and study visits of our upcoming course Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance from 23 March to 3 April 2026 in The Hague. Find out more here: thehagueacademy.com/course/citiz...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

🗞️ It's time to set New Year's resolutions: What about a year of deepening your understanding of good local governance? Sign up to our newsletter to receive news and updates in your email inbox: thehagueacademy.com/newsletters/ Or subscribe on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/build-relati...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

We wish you a happy and healthy 2026!

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

✨ We are going on a holiday break and wish you a wonderful end of the year! We will be back in the new year!

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

From #Albania and #Kenya to #Mongolia, #Ukraine, and #Uganda, local practitioners are using Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes to gain the skills they need to share knowledge, lead workshops, and build up the shared capacity of their organisations. thehagueacademy.com/news/fivei-i...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

From 1–5 December, our colleague Melissa facilitated a Training of Trainers on Fiscal Decentralisation in Lusaka, Zambia!

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Today, on #InternationalMigrantsDay, we reaffirm the need for safer, more inclusive, and fairer migration systems in a rapidly changing world. This year’s theme, “My Great Story: Cultures and Development,” highlights the powerful role of human mobility. Photo: UN www.un.org/en/observanc...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Apply before 29th of December for a full scholarship: #Shiraka Local Governance Are you interested? Apply bt 23:59 CET on 28th of December 2025. Female civil servants are especially encouraged to send their applications: thehagueacademy.com/scholarship/...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Concluding the #Shiraka #WaterManagement 2025 Training Part II in Oman! Last week, water professionals from #Algeria, #Egypt, #Iraq, #Jordan, #Lebanon, #Libya, #Mauritania, #Morocco, #Oman, #Palestine, and #Tunisia completed the second part of the #Shiraka Water Management 2025 programme in Muscat.

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Concluding the Digital Transformation in the Public Sector Training 2025! Last week, professionals from #Algeria, #Georgia, #Lebanon, #Indonesia, #Malawi, #Poland, and international organisations completed an intensive one-week programme at The Hague Academy for Local Governance.

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Human Rights Day 2025: Our Everyday Essentials Today, the world marks #HumanRightsDay, a reminder that human rights are not abstract ideals, they are the essentials we rely on every day. Photo: trello.com/b/SxG6Atzz/h...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Today, the world marks #AntiCorruptionDay under the theme “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” Let’s unite with youth against corruption and build a future where integrity guides the way forward.

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

As climate impacts intensify, local governments are under growing pressure to deliver more resilient infrastructure and public services. While many have created plans for water security or sustainable energy, one barrier remains the same. How to pay for it all? thehagueacademy.com/news/an-expe...

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An Expert’s Guide to Climate Finance for Local Action

Local governments are central to climate action but often struggle to fund their projects. Expert Catarina Fonseca explains the main instruments and funds available to practitioners.

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Concluding the Training of Trainers 2025 Programme! Last week, professionals from #Ghana, #Latvia, #Sweden, and the #Netherlands completed the Training of Trainers (#ToT) 2025 programme at The Hague Academy for Local Governance.

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

This week, as the closing event for the We are Able! project takes place, we celebrate the #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities. To highlight the impact THA achieved, we present two success stories from Sudan and Uganda. Read the article here: thehagueacademy.com/news/success...

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From Exclusion to Participation: Success Stories from the We Are Able! Programme

Discover how the We Are Able! programme strengthened local governance and inclusion across Africa through community leadership and shared success stories.

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Tara Abdalla is working to create new opportunities through skills development and vocational training, for Halabja youth to overcome barriers to the labour market. Read more about Tara's work here: thehagueacademy.com/story/youth-...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Resilience is most effective when social and economic perspectives are equally considered. #Climateadaptation, #povertyreduction, #genderequity, and #localeconomic #development often overlap in practice, even if addressed separately in policy. thehagueacademy.com/news/resilie...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Wrapping up the #FiscalDecentralisation & #LocalFinance Training 2025! Over two weeks, participants from 5 countries explored #decentralisation, local revenue, IGFTs & accountability to strengthen local service delivery. Thank you to all participants & experts!

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

🗞️ Our latest newsletter is out! www.linkedin.com/pulse/five-i... Are you subscribed to our newsletter yet? Sign up to receive the full newsletter in your inbox tomorrow morning: thehagueacademy.com/newsletters/

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

#FullScholarship: Applications for the 2026 Shiraka Training Programme on Local Governance are open. Are you interested? Apply by 23:59 CET, 28th December 2025. Female civil servants are especially encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply here: thehagueacademy.com/scholarship/...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The Hague Academy's alumna, Kamasa Dorothy, is working with indigenous women to protect the forest and support their communities. Read more about Kamasa's work here: thehagueacademy.com/story/indige...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Concluding the Shiraka Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs 2025 Training Over the past week, professionals from #Egypt concluded the Shiraka Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs programme at The Hague Academy for Local Governance! Special thanks to our experts, training team and participants!

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

🌡️ 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!

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

#TrainingOpportunity: Citizen Participation and Inclusive Governance Interested? thehagueacademy.com/course/citiz... @undp.org @giz.de @unhabitatyouth.bsky.social @uclg.bsky.social @unhcr.org

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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.

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🗳️ 78.4% of citizens across the Netherlands voted in National Elections. Free and fair elections are essential for democracy. But strong democratic systems also depend on trust, citizen participation, accountability, and inclusive governance. Local governments play an important role in ensuring them.

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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. 🔗 mailchi.mp/thehagueacad...

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The Hague Academy @thehagueacademy.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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/

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