150056040 NGOS AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE ( 3 Crd.Hrs )

This course introduces basic information and knowledge about the vibrant civil society organizations in Palestine and their expected role in development in the country. The other part or track of this course will cover the fundamentals of local bodies in Palestine and their contribution towards citizenship, democracy and development especially in far remote areas that are not close to the center. The course will embark on giving different case studies about these organizations and municipalities in the country with clear emphasis on fieldwork and group discussion about the future of these organizations and local bodies in building institutions and paving the way towards more sustainable development.