Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
10 hours
ADH702.5: Complex challenges and opportunities for the future
Find out more about the degree
Deakin’s degrees in Development and Humanitarian Action provide you with the analytical skills needed to understand the contexts of development and humanitarian programs as well as practical skills to apply in the field.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Critically evaluate the implications of strengthening the humanitarian-development nexus for humanitarian action, and identify strategies for minimising the potential threat to humanitarian space.
- Identify the opportunities for more effective and sustainable humanitarian and development assistance that may flow from a strengthened nexus, and strategies for ensuring that these opportunities are maximised.
Who is the course for?
Deakin University postgraduate students.
Who will you learn with?
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership at Deakin University. Her research interests are North Korea, civil society, human rights, and disaster response.
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
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