Brief description of aims and content
This module introduces students to general theories in environment management and climate change mitigation strategies with reference to local realities. The core discourse is addressing economic development without undermining and damaging the natural environment. Hence, it looks at policy options geared towards environmental protection, programs and operations. The content enables students to sensitize, train and advocate at local levels on climate change issues and effects, ways of promoting better environment management systems. The content thus focuses on understanding climate change and its impact, concept of natural resources (factor endowment), environmental economics, risk management and mitigation strategies, disaster management, education and public awareness, waste management, and framework for environmental protection.
Brief description of aims and content
The module deals with gender-related issues (men and women) but pay more attention to women’s interest. Without women’s needs and interests being taken into account, without opportunity for them to participate in and influence decision-making, development interventions and planning will not achieve sustainable results. For reasons of justice, efficiency and diversity, and to change the political system women’s active participation is essential. With a more human and gender-sensitive political approach citizens get more confidence in politics. Gender-sensitive local governance is intended to increase women's participation in politics, not only in formal political structures but also the civic engagement in politics; strengthen gender-awareness and capacities among women and men politicians and civil servants; deliver services that addresses the specific needs and interests of women and men in the community, which requires engendered economic development, development planning and resources allocation; and create awareness of women’s rights.
Brief description of aims and contents
this module will equip prospective local government workers with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage workers in the workplace. The module examines the role of the human resources professional as a strategic partner in managing organization people. Key functions such recruitment, selection, development, appraisal, retention, compensation, and labour relations are examined. Best practices of employers of choice are considered.