Achieving Sustainable Development

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone interested in the future of our world, and how we can improve it. It might be of specific interest to students all over the world who are planning to live and work in developing countries, and to development stakeholders including people in NGOs, governments and communities.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Identify and analyse some of the root causes of underdevelopment from a multidisciplinary perspective

Investigate case studies of sustainable development challenges including conflict resolution in Sri Lanka, HIV healthcare in Uganda, and sanitation in India

Reflect on the challenges to achieving sustainable development

Discuss why and how violence and conflict hinder sustainable development

Explain why sanitation is key to sustainability and ensuring good health

Explore the challenges to achieving adequate healthcare for all