Extended Deadline for Matra Rule of Law Training Programme “Public Procurement”

The NHC is now accepting applications for the Matra Rule of Law Training Programme “Public Procurement”. The training, which will take place 21 – 30 June, 2017, is intended for civil servants with responsibilities for public procurement, either at the level of central government or local authorities. The new deadline for submitting applications is Sunday, 14 May.

The Matra Rule of Law Training Programme is designed to strengthen institutional capacity in the fields of rule of law within government organisations in the Western Balkans, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey, and Ukraine. To this end, seven training programmes are offered per year, each introducing the participants to best practices in a wide range of rule of law themes. Through interactive sessions combining theory, practical skills and study visits, policy advisors, members of the judiciary and other civil servants working in the government and justice sector acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to drive reforms in their home countries. In addition, by taking part in the training programme, participants become part of a large transnational network of alumni, lecturers and relevant government departments in the Netherlands and in the target countries. This network offers a platform for learning, exchange and collaboration.

The Matra Rule of Law Training programme is designed and delivered by Leiden Law School, the Netherlands Helsinki Committee, and The Hague Academy for Local Governance. It is financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, initially for a period of two years (2017- 2018).

Through interactive sessions combining theory, practical skills and study visits, civil servants and other professionals working in the government and justice sectors will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and communicate about the administration of justice and to drive reforms in their home countries.

For more information about the “Public Procurement” training programme, the application procedure, and other Matra Rule of Law training programmes, please refer to this part of our website.