The Shiraka Training Programme (STP) is part of the broader Shiraka Programme, developed by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It aims to support societal development across the MENA region by enhancing government public service delivery while actively involving civilians in this process. The programme offers specialized training for mid-career public officials, combining theoretical learning, practical exercises, and site visits. Courses cover key areas such as water management, food safety, public financial management, legislation, local governance, and social development. Programme Goals Shiraka fosters positive change in the MENA region by supporting: Societies that respect cultural and religious diversity States that uphold the rule of law and protect human rights, minorities, and individuals Economic growth that encourages prosperity and employment For more information, details are available in English and French on the official Shiraka Programme website. Training Courses 2026 Water Management Objective: Modernize water usage and governance Collaborator: Wageningen Environmental Research Format: Two-part training Part 1: 31 Aug – 4 Sep 2026, The Hague, Netherlands Part 2: 29 Nov – 3 Dec 2026, Muscat, Oman Application window: 2 Mar – 26 Apr 2026, 23:59 CEST Contact: shiraka.wm@thehagueacademy.com Digitalisation of Governments (Maghreb Countries) Objective: Equip civil servants with skills for digital transformation in ministries, districts, and municipalities Target Participants: Civil servants and semi-public organisation employees from Tunisia, Morocco, Libya, and Algeria Format: Two-part training Part 1: 8–12 June 2026, Tunis, Tunisia Part 2: 26–30 Oct 2026, The Hague, Netherlands Application deadline: 23 Mar 2026, 23:59 CET Contact: shiraka.eg@thehagueacademy.com Local Governance Objective: Strengthen decentralisation, citizen participation, and local development Format: 5-week online training: 2 Feb – 6 Mar 2026 2-week online refresher: 27 Apr – 8 May 2026 1-week in-person training: 18–22 May 2026, The Hague Applications: Closed Contact: shiraka.lg@thehagueacademy.com #LocalGovernance #CitizenEngagement #Decentralisation Social Affairs and Employment Objective: Promote employment for youth, women, people with disabilities, and informal sector workers Format: Part 1: 7–11 June 2026, Amman, Jordan Part 2: 14–18 Sep 2026, The Hague, Netherlands Applications: Closed Contact: shiraka.sae@thehagueacademy.com Training Courses 2025 Highlights Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs (Egypt only) Objective: Create enabling environments for entrepreneurship Format: Part 1: 3–20 June 2025, online Part 2: 7–11 Sep 2025, Egypt Part 3: 27 Oct – 4 Nov 2025, Netherlands Part 4: Spring 2026, closing event, Egypt Application deadline: 27 Apr 2025, 23:59 CEST Contact: shiraka.ee@thehagueacademy.com Eligibility and Funding Eligible countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Tunisia Funding: Full scholarships cover travel, lodging, visa, insurance, and tuition for OECD-DAC countries Participants from non-OECD-DAC countries cover international travel but receive full support for lodging, insurance, and tuition Application Process Create an account on the Shiraka platform Complete the online application form Selected candidates will be notified About The Hague Academy The Hague Academy for Local Governance is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to strengthening local democracy worldwide. It provides practice-oriented training for professionals involved in local governance and development. The Academy is ANBI certified and collaborates with international partners to deliver high-impact learning experiences. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization offering the scholarship. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.