Workshop On "project Management for Sustainable Development"
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course aims at.
- Analyzing the theory and management tools necessary to develop sustainable development projects;
- Analyzing the project management approach to sustainable development,
- Analyzing the different phases of a project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Applying the examined legal tools to the solution of case studie
- Developing critical analysis of the cases.
- Analyzing the theory and management tools necessary to develop sustainable development projects;
- Analyzing the project management approach to sustainable development,
- Analyzing the different phases of a project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Applying the examined legal tools to the solution of case studie
- Developing critical analysis of the cases.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students should:
- Have a deep knowledge of the theory and management tools necessary to develop sustainable development projects
- Be able to make autonomous evaluation of project management cases
- Have developed the skills to apply the acquired knowledge to practical cases, throughtout the different phases of a project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Have developed the related problem-solving skills
- Have a deep knowledge of the theory and management tools necessary to develop sustainable development projects
- Be able to make autonomous evaluation of project management cases
- Have developed the skills to apply the acquired knowledge to practical cases, throughtout the different phases of a project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Have developed the related problem-solving skills
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Lesson 1: The law and development movement: a brief historical overview
The objective of this first session is twofold: first, explaining how global politics has been shaping rule of law interventions since the 60s; second, to reflect on lessons learned from past rule of law interventions.
Lesson 2: Practical and legal challenges to project work
The objective of this second class is to work together in identifying what are the main practical and legal challenges when designing rule of law projects (e.g., the expected brevity of the proposal itself, the complexity of the legal systems towards which the interventions are addressed, donor's expectations, security, etc.).
Lessons 3, 4 and 5: Examples of rule of law projects
Using three examples of rule of law projects, the goal of these three classes is to explain how legal reforms can only be effective if placed within the legal context of a county, and how most of the times there is no certainty as to the outcomes of rule of law interventions. Further, this session will focus on the latest lessons learned from the law and development field.
Lesson 6: The Project Cycle and Project Identification I
The goal of this class is to introduce students to the different phases of the project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Lesson 7: Project Identification II
During the identification phase, the situation of the country and of the sector of interest is analysed to identify problems, obstacles, and opportunities for a possible rule of law project. This phase foresees several activities. Lesson 7 will cover: institution analysis, stakeholders analysis, target group identification, target group analysis, and the objective analysis.
Lesson 8: Project Identification III
During the identification phase, the situation of the country and of the sector of interest is analysed to identify problems, obstacles, and opportunities for a possible rule of law project. This phase foresees several activities. Lesson 8 will cover the logical framework matrix, or logframe, and the project identification sheet.
Lessons 9 and 10: Presentations and Feedback
During the last two lessons, students will be asked to present their project proposals. The idea is to offer a chance for each group to receive feedback on the content, structure, and approach used by their designed rule of law intervention. The goal of these lessons is twofold: first, to improve the quality of the student's final written submission; second, to critically discuss and analyze rule of law projects.
The objective of this first session is twofold: first, explaining how global politics has been shaping rule of law interventions since the 60s; second, to reflect on lessons learned from past rule of law interventions.
Lesson 2: Practical and legal challenges to project work
The objective of this second class is to work together in identifying what are the main practical and legal challenges when designing rule of law projects (e.g., the expected brevity of the proposal itself, the complexity of the legal systems towards which the interventions are addressed, donor's expectations, security, etc.).
Lessons 3, 4 and 5: Examples of rule of law projects
Using three examples of rule of law projects, the goal of these three classes is to explain how legal reforms can only be effective if placed within the legal context of a county, and how most of the times there is no certainty as to the outcomes of rule of law interventions. Further, this session will focus on the latest lessons learned from the law and development field.
Lesson 6: The Project Cycle and Project Identification I
The goal of this class is to introduce students to the different phases of the project cycle: identification, formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
Lesson 7: Project Identification II
During the identification phase, the situation of the country and of the sector of interest is analysed to identify problems, obstacles, and opportunities for a possible rule of law project. This phase foresees several activities. Lesson 7 will cover: institution analysis, stakeholders analysis, target group identification, target group analysis, and the objective analysis.
Lesson 8: Project Identification III
During the identification phase, the situation of the country and of the sector of interest is analysed to identify problems, obstacles, and opportunities for a possible rule of law project. This phase foresees several activities. Lesson 8 will cover the logical framework matrix, or logframe, and the project identification sheet.
Lessons 9 and 10: Presentations and Feedback
During the last two lessons, students will be asked to present their project proposals. The idea is to offer a chance for each group to receive feedback on the content, structure, and approach used by their designed rule of law intervention. The goal of these lessons is twofold: first, to improve the quality of the student's final written submission; second, to critically discuss and analyze rule of law projects.
Prerequisites for admission
None.
Teaching methods
The course will foresee: lectures (40%), practical seminars (40%), exercises (20%).
Teaching Resources
David M Trubek: Law and Development: Forty Years after 'Scholars in Sefl-Estrangement'
The University of Toronto Law Journal, Vol. 66, No. 3 (Summer 2016), pp. 301-329 (29 pages).
James E. Fleming (eds.): Getting to the Rule of Law, Nomos L - Yearbook of the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy, New York University Press (2011).
Otto, J.M., van Rooij, B., Arnscheidt, J. (eds.): Lawmaking for Development. Explorations into the Theory and Practice of International Legislative Projects, Leiden University Press (2008).
A. Sen, Development as Freedom, Introduction, Oxford University Press (1999).
The University of Toronto Law Journal, Vol. 66, No. 3 (Summer 2016), pp. 301-329 (29 pages).
James E. Fleming (eds.): Getting to the Rule of Law, Nomos L - Yearbook of the American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy, New York University Press (2011).
Otto, J.M., van Rooij, B., Arnscheidt, J. (eds.): Lawmaking for Development. Explorations into the Theory and Practice of International Legislative Projects, Leiden University Press (2008).
A. Sen, Development as Freedom, Introduction, Oxford University Press (1999).
Assessment methods and Criteria
Students will be asked (in groups) to write and present a project proposal using the techniques taught in the course. The assignment will be evaluated for its originality and ability to address the legal and practical challenges faced by practitioners working in the law and development field. The workshop will be graded with a pass or fail mark. 70% attendance of all classes (i.e., 15 hours) is required to successfully pass the workshop.
IUS/13 - INTERNATIONAL LAW - University credits: 3
Lessons: 21 hours
Professor:
Vianello Ilaria