Negotation and Mediation for Water Conflict Management I
For whom?
This short course is designed for current and future water managers, decision-makers and others involved in Integrated Water Resources Management. Participants need to have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject (i.e. economics, social sciences, law, engineering, biology) and preferably several years of relevant working experience.
Course content
This short course will introduce the basic concepts of negotiation processes, determinants of conflict behavior, conflict situations and handling modes as well as methods of effective negotiation; assessments of personal negotiating styles; it will also emphasize the importance of communication. The role of the negotiator and the qualities and responsibilities of a good negotiator will be highlighted.
The short course will include the following components:
- Introduction to Negotiation Processes.
- Cases of Water Negotiations.
- Internal and External Negotiations on Water Management.
- Multilateral Interstate Negotiations on Disasters.
- Roles of Culture and Power.
- Implementation of Agreements.
- Case studies of major water and environmental disputes.
- Simulation of a local and/or regional conflict.
The course provides a good mix of theory and practice, with sufficient attention on skills training. Lectures are combined with exercises and simulation games.
Lecturers
- UNESCO-IHP-WWAP PCCP: Ms. Léna Salamé
- Clingendael Institute
- IHE Delft: Prof. Pieter van der Zaag
- Compass and UNESCO-PCCP: Prof. Jon Martin Trondalen
Examination
It is possible to take part in the examination of this short course. If you obtain a passing mark for this examination and return to IHE Delft within four years after completion of the short course to follow a full MSc programme, you will receive exemption for this short course/module. The costs for this exam are €250 extra and should be borne by yourself. Taking part in the examination is not compulsory.
Partners
- UNESCO-IHP-WWAP PCCP
- Clingendael Institute