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The MPA in Governance consists of thirteen modules and an individual study project.

The Foundation modules lay the basis for the understanding of processes of governance.

1 Introduction to governance: concepts and approaches
2 Introduction to economics and public goods
3 Public sector management
4 Governance and the legal framework
5 Principles of good governance

The Integration modules deepen participants’ understanding by focusing on major issues concerning current debates on development.

6 Democracy and the rule of law
7 The international economic environment
8 The international political environment and global governance
9 Governance and civil society
10 Governance and the private sector: public-private partnerships

FThe Focus modules deal with management processes key to governance and development.

11 Public finance
12 The macroeconomics of Suriname
13 Planning methods

The Individual Study Project requires participants to analyze a complex problem related to governance and, drawing from one’s own experience and working environment, provide for analytically sound and well-researched policy recommendations.