Decolonizing Development: Program design and management (Jul 22-Aug 2, 2024)

Tanzanian policy makers came together from 16 to 17 February in Morogoro, Tanzania for a workshop that focused on scenario-guided policy development in the context of climate change to work on Tanzania’s New Environmental Policy. This workshop is part of CCAFS’ PACCA project (Policy Action for Climate Change Adaptation) and was organised in collaboration with the University of Oxford. Photos: E. van de Grift.
provider
  • Cynara
duration
  • 1-4 weeks
audience
  • Community / women's organization
  • Donors
  • Policy makers
  • Practitioners
  • Private sector
  • Public sector
  • Researchers
price Sliding scale: USD$100-995
online yes
self-paced no
themes
regions

This virtual, activity-based workshop will help international development practitioners explore and use decolonizing and liberatory frameworks, analysis, and practical tools into both design and implementation/management  of programs.

This course is in English

What will you learn?

  • Explore concepts of decolonizing, power, imperialism and development

  • Become familiar with decolonizing and liberatory frameworks

  • Learn about and practice using tools and resources in program design and program implementation/management

  • Learn from peers and deepen network of decolonizing professionals

What resources do you need to do it?

Internet access and Zoom (virtual meeting application)

More about this training

JULY 22-AUGUST 2 ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

Time: 11am - 1pm Eastern Time *Click here to find the training time in your time zone*

Please note that the training is virtual, live, and interactive. Check the time to make sure you are able to attend.

The workshop will include a participant guide with tools and templates.

 

Preliminary Agenda:

Session 1: Decolonizing Frameworks
Introduction to the DEI spectrum, decolonizing and liberatory frameworks. 

Session 2: History Analysis
Introduction and application of history analysis, including global case studies shared by peers

Session 3: Systems Approaches and Liberatory Design
Overview of 5-level systems analysis and relevance to overall design theory; introduction of universal design principles

Session 4: Power Analysis
Introduction of power analysis tools and use of power analysis in program management through power exercises

Session 5: Organizing Principles
Overview of continuation of white savior complex in international development and use of organizing principles to better manage programs

Session 6: Connection to broader systems
Bringing all the concepts together and exploring how this work can support broader systemic change. 

***Optional Office Hours: Dates to be announced

*****All participants will also get access to one free session of 1:1 coaching with the facilitator to explore a specific issue. 

 

Fees: We use a redistributive pricing model which means that organizations and individuals with more resources pay more money so that we can fund scholarships for organizations and individuals with less resources. Tier 1 and Tier 2 rates are higher in order to help cover the costs of Tier 3 and Tier 4 scholarship rates.

  • Tier 1: $995 for institutions with annual budgets of greater than $4 million USD. **SALE! $870 for a limited time**

  • Tier 2: $825 for (a) Individuals who work for institutions with annual budgets that are less than $4 million USD; or (b) individuals who are consultants, freelancers, or otherwise self-employed; or (c) individuals who are employed but self-paying. Select “Tier 2” during registration. Payment plan available. **SALE! $575 for a limited time**

  • Tier 3 Scholarship: $385 for students and early career professionals who are self-paying. Scholarships are limited. Apply here.

  • Tier 4 Scholarship: $100 for those who need financial aid. Scholarships are limited. Apply here.

  • Accommodation Scholarship. This scholarship covers the cost of an accommodation a participant may need to fully participate, such as translation or sign language interpretation. It does not cover the cost of participation. The scholarship amount depends on the accommodation that is needed. Apply here.

Who can I contact for more information?

For more information, email trainings[at]cynara.co

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