Event: Strategic Urban Economic Planning, Israel

Strategic Urban Economic Planning, The Galilee Institute, Israel

INTRODUCTION
The indicators of urban decline, employment loss as well as social and environmental deterioration, are associated with a variety of problems and processes found in urban areas. The new urban policies and tools, formed to cope with the overall urban decline, call for effective intersectoral management and coordination. These inter-relationships have taken on a different character from those in the past as the economic, social and political climate change and as local and national governments are confronted with new urban problems. The lack of success of many earlier policy initiatives adds to the pressures for improved economic planning and management.

OBJECTIVES
The Strategic Urban Economic Planning Programme aims to impart appropriate policies and advanced tools for coping with the imbalanced economic growth and social development in the urban centres. The programme focuses on improving urban land management and infrastructure, municipal finance and administration. Economic planning, industrial and commercial development and environmental control are important factors that are considered as well. The upgrading all of these factors strengthens both urban management and economic planning capacity at the local and national levels.

During the three-week programme, the following major problems are assessed:

• the problem of deciding what level of urban public services, facilities and amenities are adequate to meet future demands.
• the problem of managing urban economic growth so that the need for large increases in public expenditures is controlled, while taking care not to unreasonably constrain the growth of employment opportunities.
• the problem of ensuring that urban growth policies are coordinated with other economic and social goals.

CURRICULUM
Part A

• Managerial Economics
• Urban & Industrial Project Management
• Human Resources Management & Development
• Developing Leadership Skills

Part B

• Urban Strategic Planning
• Environmental Aspects of Urban Economic Planning
• Urban Renewal Management
• Architectural Aspects of Urban Economic Planning
• Community Development in the Urban Framework
• Globalisation and the Human Effect on the Development of Urban Economies
• Urban Economic Planning in Israel

NOTE: The above curriculum outline is intended as a guide only. The sequence of course offerings is subject to change at the discretion of the administration.

LOCATION
Classes and accommodation are at the Galilee International Management Institute Study Centre on Kibbutz Mizra, which is located in the rural northern region of Israel.

PROGRAMME OF STUDY
The duration of the programme is 16 days and is comprised of 125 academic hours. The daily schedule is comprised of approximately 10 academic hours a day, six days a week, including appropriate study tours, as well as excursions of tourist interest during weekends.

CERTIFICATE
Participants, who successfully complete the course work, will be granted a certificate in the respective study programme by Galilee Institute.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum requirement - first degree from university - BA or BSc and /or holds a managerial
• position in study programme topic
• Must be proficient in English
• Hold citizenship of the country of origin

Candidates who are citizens of a Transitional Country and meet the above requirements may apply for a Tuition Scholarship.

EARLY BIRD POLICY
We are delighted to offer a special discount to any applicant, who completes the registration process, is admitted and submits the local expense fee, at least two months prior to the start of the course.

To register for the programme click here.