- Duration: Five days, from November 30 to December 4, 2026.
- Location: Beirut, Lebanon.
- Funding: Travel and accommodation costs are covered for selected participants.
- Application fee: USD 30, non-refundable. Payment does not guarantee acceptance.
- Language: Interpretation is available during the program. Basic knowledge of English is desirable.
- Application process: Complete two designated online courses on ANND’s learning platform, upload both completion certificates, fill out the application form, and pay the application fee.
- Required courses: The course Economic Development and Inequality in the Arab Region is mandatory. Applicants must also complete one additional course from the specified list.
- Selection process: Applications are reviewed by a selection committee. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Global South Study Week 2026: Alternatives in Governance and Sustainable Human Development
Publish Date
10/17/2026
Application Deadline
10/20/2026
Opportunity Type
Internships
Publisher
Foras Khadra
Available Countries
The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros
Description
The Global South Study Week is an educational and interactive program that brings together young civil society professionals, researchers, and activists to discuss sustainable development, governance, and social and economic justice. The program aims to deepen participants’ understanding of development challenges, explore alternative public policies, exchange advocacy experiences, and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders from countries of the Global South.
Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be under 40 years of age.
- Applicants must come from a country of the Global South.
- Applicants must hold a university degree in development, economics, political science, social sciences, international relations, human rights, or a related field.
- Applicants must obtain an endorsement from a local, national, or regional civil society organization or non-governmental organization.
- Applicants must be actively involved in advocacy, research, policymaking, or coordination activities relevant to the program.
- Their experience must relate to at least one relevant topic, such as sustainable development, governance, tax justice, debt, trade, socioeconomic justice, climate issues, human rights, or gender justice.
- Applicants must complete the two required online courses and submit both certificates with their applications.
Opportunity Benefits
- Coverage of travel and accommodation expenses for selected participants.
- Deeper knowledge of sustainable development, global governance, and alternative political and economic approaches.
- Exchange of experiences with activists, researchers, and civil society representatives from the Global South.
- Development of advocacy skills and the ability to engage in policymaking at national, regional, and international levels.
- Opportunities to build professional networks and establish future collaborations.
