Consortium of Universities launching a new master in Democratic Governance

Here is the good news of the day, Political Science Insitute of Saint-Joseph University has partnered with other Universities in the region to launch the Master in Democratic Governance, Democracy and Human rights in the MENA Region. the Masters offers a ” unique programme designated to meet the needs of students, professionals and experts who want to deepen their knowledge in the field of democratic governance and human rights in the Arab world. It also aims to give practical experience needed for building up their professional career and academic activities.”

The partnering universities are

• Cadi Ayyad University (Morocco),
• International University of Rabat (Morocco),
• Carthage University (Tunisia),
• Birzeit University (Palestine),
• Saint Joseph University (Lebanon),
• Ca’ Foscari University (Italy)

The tuitions are fees amount to 3600 euro with possibility of tuition waivers.

The programme will provide for grants covering accommodation and subsistence costs (around 2000 euro for the stay in Venice and around 1500 euro for the second semester).

The deadline for application is the 5th December 2014.

I am happy to read that great Rana Habib professor of St Joseph University that is following ISP since years now is reponsible of one of the Module : International relations in the global systems of HR protection

W9: International Instruments

W10: Gender equality, protection of minorities

W11: Regional systems of HR protection

the other modules and their responsibles and all the program details are the follwoing:

Dates: 19^th January- end of June 2015
Deadline for Applications: 5^th December 2014
Location: Monastery of San Nicolò, Venice Lido (Italy)
Programme Director: Prof. Mohsine El Ahmadi

Master in Democratic Governance

The Master’s programme offers students a multidisciplinary course of study with a mix of theory and practice, covering topics ranging from the principles and practices of democracy, the rule of law, the international and regional systems for Human Rights protection to specialised courses focused on the process of political and social development and transition.

In addition, the Master seeks to create a Euro-Mediterranean network of academic institutions and foster professors and students’ exchange in the field of democracy and human rights.

The programme consists of two semesters:

• 1 semester: from 19^th January to 3^rd April 2015 (11 weeks) in Venice-Lido, Italy
• 2 semester: from 7^th April to the end of June 2015 (13 weeks) in one of the partner universities

Programme of the first semester

1st Module: Democracy and Rights (3 weeks)	W1: Political theory: State, civil society, Democratic Institutions W2: Citizenship and political rights W3: Democracy, social and economic rights	Responsible for the thematic section:  Prof. Mudar Kassis, from the Birzeit University, Palestine
2nd Module: Governance, law and constitutional process (3 weeks)	W4: Rule of Law, Governance W5: Control mechanisms W6: Political transition	Responsible for the thematic section: to be appointed soon
3rd Module: Development of the Political system in the Arab world (2 weeks)	W7: Current issues W8: The role of media	Responsible for the thematic section: Prof. Rachida Einnafer, from the University of Carthage, Tunisia

Here is the link for the admissions and registration requirements and forms.

Do not hesitate to contact ISP secretariat in Lebanon for more information 01/421443 or isp@isp.usj.edu.lb

Rita

Rita Chemaly