• Deakin University

ADH733.5 New Models and the Development Outlook

What might drive future economic development?

Squalor, smog, pollution and high-rise in Manila, the Philippines
  • Duration

    2 weeks
  • Weekly study

    10 hours

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.

What topics will you cover?

  • Describe the Global Financial Crisis
  • Relate development and poverty reduction
  • Define Aid for Trade
  • List some mechanisms of aid for trade
  • Discuss the future of development and aid

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.

Who is the course for?

Deakin University postgraduate students.

Who will you learn with?

Damien is Professor of International Politics at Deakin. His main research interest is politics and security issues in Southeast Asia and his many books address development and conflict in the region.

Who developed the course?

Deakin University

Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.

  • Established

    1974
  • Location

    Melbourne, Australia
  • World ranking

    Top 280Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

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Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • 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
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

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