Globalization and Development Challenges

Postgraduate Degree

Ano Letivo 2026/2027

This advanced training course ?Globalization and Development Challenges? is part of the training offer of the UNESCO chair ?Education and Science for Development and Human Well-Being? (EDUWELL). The interdisciplinary course seeks to develop learning in the Portuguese language, training people capable of deciding on public policies, teaching and producing research, especially in Portuguese-speaking countries. The course has 2 curricular units, which include thematic sessions, seminars and round tables, aimed at understanding and testing strategies and public policies that promote sustainable development. The course will be taught by a diverse faculty members, enabling students to a) identify causes of structural trends in the global economy; b) evaluate its impacts on developing countries; c) know strategies and public policies to promote development; d) promote economic, social and environmental sustainability; e) recognize the role of international organizations in development; f) publicize the SDGs and reflect on strategies in the face of the current environmental and climate crisis. It is intended that the student acquires knowledge and skills to evaluate and act on the multiple dimensions that characterize the globalization process, in favour of effective development strategies.