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The objective of the programme is to train students in international and development economics and help them become qualified actors in the field of economic development and poverty reduction in the context of an integrated world economy.<\/p>\nThe objective of the programme is to train students in international and development economics and help them become qualified actors in the field of economic development and poverty reduction in the context of an integrated world economy.<\/p>\n
Graduates are taught to apply sound economic analysis that is well adapted to the social and political context of a specific developing country. At the end of their one-year stay, graduates will be able to analyze, design and implement realistic and innovative solutions in a developing country setting.<\/p>\n
Programme:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The courses are structured around two main themes :<\/p>\n * Macroeconomic policies<\/p>\n * Economic development (including its institutional aspects)<\/p>\n In addition to formal lectures, the program offers two seminars ans asks students to write a personal study project. These activities provide student with opportunities to develop their creativity as well as their written and oral presentation skills.<\/p>\n CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n – A four year university degree in economics.<\/p>\n – A strong interest in development;<\/p>\n – A professional experience of at least 2 years in direct relation with one of the programme themes.<\/p>\n Scholarships available<\/strong>: 11<\/p>\n Duration of the course<\/strong>: 1\u00a0academic year (starting date for the course: Septembre 14,\u00a02012)<\/p>\n Language of instruction\u00a0<\/strong>: English<\/p>\n \n ORGANISING UNIVERSITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n The programme is organised by the \u00ab\u00a0Economics School of Louvain\u00a0\u00bb whose partners are the Departments of Economics of the University of Namur (Facult\u00e9s Notre-Dame de la Paix) and of the Catholic University of Louvain (Louvain-la-Neuve).<\/p>\n Most activities take place in Namur.<\/p>\n Coordinator: Madame Catherine GUIRKINGER<\/p>\n For more information:<\/p>\n