Water and Development

The aim of this joint course with AgroParisTech's specialized post-master's degree in "Water Management" is to provide students with a development profile with an insight into the issues and organization of development projects on the theme of water (drinking water, sanitation, agricultural water).

This course alternates between testimonials, feedback from experts and development professionals on water issues, and testimonials from students (Mastère Spécialisé Gestion de l'Eau) or students with international experience in water or agriculture.

This course is open as an option to students of the Master's degree in Water Sciences, subject to a numerus clausus of students.

• Know the different forms of development intervention in water projects
• Learn about the various forms of action, consulting and engineering for development in the water sector.

Interest and motivation in water-related development issues

Report on a synthesis question on the lectures presented (Continuous assessment) (100%)

The EU is organized around a series of lectures:

• What is decentralized cooperation?
• What is the role of financial backers?
• Discussion of development based on student/learner experiences
• From humanitarian aid to support for decentralized cooperation: sharing experiences
• Working in a consulting engineering office.
• Working in an NGO.