Overview
Host Institute: Institute of Development Policy and Management (IOB) of the University of Antwerp (UA)
Programme Organisers: Prof. Dr. Filip Reyntjens
Period: 19 April 2010 – 21 May 2010
Language: English
“Behind the scenes of one of the most devastating wars in history”
“What has led to this outburst of war and instability?”
“And what needs to be done to break this cycle of violence and finally bring development to this region?"
The programme consists of the following modules:
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During a 5-week training programme, scholars and development practitioners will gain and exchange deeper insights into the political economy dynamics of the Great Lakes region. The overall programme consists of the following four units:
Unit 1: Historical and anthropological trajectories: Setting the stage
This first unit tries, on the basis of the analysis of historical trajectories of the three countries, to show how the warp and weft of exogenous shocks and endogenous characteristics have framed the 'path dependency' of the Great Lakes countries. It also examines the way how this path dependency is unique but not fully determined. Through comparative analysis of other cases it shows how human agency can impact on the development patterns.
1.1. Both Rwanda and Burundi have common and divergent characteristics and share of course a same past. During this subunit, students will explore the historical roots of these two countries.
1.2. The historical trajectory of Congo dates back to earlier periods and is largely controversial mainly because of a Eurocentric or Afro-centred view. In this second subunit, students will be confronted with these divergent views on the country’s past.
1.3. Understanding the diversity of these different historical trajectories cannot be fully grasped if not embedded in an anthropological analysis of differences. The objective of this third subunit is exactly to complement the historical accounts with a reading through an anthropological lens.
During a closing roundtable, students will further reflect on a number of topics discussed and interact with the lecturers involved in this first unit.
Unit 2: In the eye of the storm: External and internal shocks
The second unit concentrates on the analysis of the Political Economy in the post independence period. Political economy is about the distribution of income, wealth and power over the different constituencies/groups/classes in society. This unit applies the method of political economy –the way in which the economic surplus is generated, used and distributed– to the three Great Lakes countries. It shows how different resource endowments, exogenous shocks, values and norms combine to unique trajectories. Some of these trajectories can lead to conflict, others to inclusive development.
2.1. In a first subunit, the post independence political trajectories in the Great Lakes region will be analysed. It will show how the divergent paths of state formation were heavily influenced by the position of the particular country in the context of more global tendencies. Congo’s position is of course different because of his scale, and the inherent but potential rich resources within the context of cold war rivalry. Rwanda and Burundi, although similar in terms of natural endowments, population and culture, evolve in very different ways. The combination of these divergences and similarities will link the trajectories of these countries in often opposed directions.
2.2. The link between political and socio-economic developments will form the subject of the second subunit. By means of the Political Economy method, the distribution of wealth and power shall be analysed for each of the three constituent countries and for the region as a whole. Linked to the political analyses above, the divergent development paths will appear as a watershed. Furthermore, external factors influencing the generation, use and distribution of surplus in an era of post cold war and globalisation will also be taken in due account.
2.3. From the beginning of this training programme, a simulation game will be initiated in which students are asked to play the role of one of the stakeholders in the region. This simulation game will culminate in a conference during which the difficulties of peace and reconstruction efforts will become very tangible.
Unit 3: Policies and conditions for inclusive development
The third unit focuses on conditions and more specifically on policies for inclusive development in the region. What kind of conditions must be fulfilled so that the negative spiral in the region can be stopped and under what conditions can genuine development take root? This is when the political roots of development productively join with the economic; when specialists in violence realize that they can best survive and prevail by promoting the prosperity of their economic base. How we can reach that stage is the central policy question of this training programme.
Host Institute: Institute of Development Policy and Management (IOB) of the University of Antwerp (UA)
Programme Organisers: Prof. Dr. Filip Reyntjens
Period: 19 April 2010 – 21 May 2010
Language: English
“Behind the scenes of one of the most devastating wars in history”
“What has led to this outburst of war and instability?”
“And what needs to be done to break this cycle of violence and finally bring development to this region?"
The programme consists of the following modules:
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During a 5-week training programme, scholars and development practitioners will gain and exchange deeper insights into the political economy dynamics of the Great Lakes region. The overall programme consists of the following four units:
Unit 1: Historical and anthropological trajectories: Setting the stage
This first unit tries, on the basis of the analysis of historical trajectories of the three countries, to show how the warp and weft of exogenous shocks and endogenous characteristics have framed the 'path dependency' of the Great Lakes countries. It also examines the way how this path dependency is unique but not fully determined. Through comparative analysis of other cases it shows how human agency can impact on the development patterns.
1.1. Both Rwanda and Burundi have common and divergent characteristics and share of course a same past. During this subunit, students will explore the historical roots of these two countries.
1.2. The historical trajectory of Congo dates back to earlier periods and is largely controversial mainly because of a Eurocentric or Afro-centred view. In this second subunit, students will be confronted with these divergent views on the country’s past.
1.3. Understanding the diversity of these different historical trajectories cannot be fully grasped if not embedded in an anthropological analysis of differences. The objective of this third subunit is exactly to complement the historical accounts with a reading through an anthropological lens.
During a closing roundtable, students will further reflect on a number of topics discussed and interact with the lecturers involved in this first unit.
Unit 2: In the eye of the storm: External and internal shocks
The second unit concentrates on the analysis of the Political Economy in the post independence period. Political economy is about the distribution of income, wealth and power over the different constituencies/groups/classes in society. This unit applies the method of political economy –the way in which the economic surplus is generated, used and distributed– to the three Great Lakes countries. It shows how different resource endowments, exogenous shocks, values and norms combine to unique trajectories. Some of these trajectories can lead to conflict, others to inclusive development.
2.1. In a first subunit, the post independence political trajectories in the Great Lakes region will be analysed. It will show how the divergent paths of state formation were heavily influenced by the position of the particular country in the context of more global tendencies. Congo’s position is of course different because of his scale, and the inherent but potential rich resources within the context of cold war rivalry. Rwanda and Burundi, although similar in terms of natural endowments, population and culture, evolve in very different ways. The combination of these divergences and similarities will link the trajectories of these countries in often opposed directions.
2.2. The link between political and socio-economic developments will form the subject of the second subunit. By means of the Political Economy method, the distribution of wealth and power shall be analysed for each of the three constituent countries and for the region as a whole. Linked to the political analyses above, the divergent development paths will appear as a watershed. Furthermore, external factors influencing the generation, use and distribution of surplus in an era of post cold war and globalisation will also be taken in due account.
2.3. From the beginning of this training programme, a simulation game will be initiated in which students are asked to play the role of one of the stakeholders in the region. This simulation game will culminate in a conference during which the difficulties of peace and reconstruction efforts will become very tangible.
Unit 3: Policies and conditions for inclusive development
The third unit focuses on conditions and more specifically on policies for inclusive development in the region. What kind of conditions must be fulfilled so that the negative spiral in the region can be stopped and under what conditions can genuine development take root? This is when the political roots of development productively join with the economic; when specialists in violence realize that they can best survive and prevail by promoting the prosperity of their economic base. How we can reach that stage is the central policy question of this training programme.
3.1. Parallel to the second unit, we will start with devising policies in the political and judicial system that would better fit the trajectories and the societal structure of the countries in the region. This subunit will examine in detail how transitional justice and consociational democracy are important instruments for peaceful consolidation and reinforcement of the state. The topic of decentralisation with a possible but not necessary positive impact on democracy and better governance is an important additional item on that list for improved governance in the region.
3.2. More democracy and participation are not only instruments to improve governance, but are likewise of intrinsic value. However, if these political developments are not accompanied by improvements in living standards and enhanced capabilities, then democracy will not be sustainable and sustained by popular support. Thus, policies to enhance capabilities and improve livelihoods of those not included are very essential in this respect. This final subunit will therefore focus on the different livelihood strategies and intervention policies adopted in different contexts within the region.
Unit 4. Lessons learnt: an interface seminar between practitioners and scholars
During this two-day interface seminar, students will present and share their findings and reflections on a particular topic they have thoroughly examined throughout the whole training programme. Besides reading assignments and participation to the role play, this final presentation will constitute the larger share of the student’s workload during this intensive programme.
Admission requirements:
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Education and professional experience :
Participants must hold a university degree, preferably in social sciences. For candidates with a “scholar” profile, a strong academic background and relevant research experience in a high-quality university or research institute are the most important selection criteria. Candidates with a “development professional” profile must have highly relevant professional experience (at least three years in public administration, an international donor organisation, or an international or local NGO). Candidates from countries other than those of the Great Lakes Region should have proven track record in research on or professional experience in the Great Lakes Region.
Age
No age limit
Language skills
Proficiency in English
Certificate
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The University of Antwerp awards a certificate to candidates who successfully complete the programme.
Doctoral students can gain 10 ECTS for their research paper.
Scholarships
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The Flemish Inter University Council (VLIR) awards 12 scholarships for participants from DAC countries, financed by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The scholarships cover the full costs of travel and accommodation.
Application
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The application deadline is 15 January 2010 and the number of participants is restricted to 18.
The application form can be downloaded below.
Contact:
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Katleen Van pellicom (katleen.vanpellicom@ua.ac.be)
Institute of Development Policy and Management
University of Antwerp
Postal address:
Prinsstraat 13
B-2000 Antwerpen
Visiting Address:
Lange St. Annastraat 7
B-2000 Antwerpen
Belgium
Tel: (+32)-(0)3-275.57.70
Fax (+32)-(0)3-275.57.71
E-mail: katleen.vanpellicom@ua.ac.be
Websites:
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http://www.ua.ac.be/gralac
http://www.ua.ac.be/iob
http://www.vlir.be
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