Governance Academy
Learn. Explore. Put ideas into action.
Discover courses, masterclasses, and workshops that bring together practical skills, fresh perspectives, and lessons from people working to make governance better.
Courses & Masterclasses
Go deeper into governance challenges, approaches and opportunities for change through our learning programmes.
International Development Challenges: Reclaiming Development through Agency, Collaboration, and Inclusion
An online course exploring new approaches to international development, with a focus on democracy, climate action, and collaborative change. Through practical tools and critical perspectives, the course examined the political economy of reform, the role of local agency, and how more inclusive, collaborative approaches can help address complex development challenges.
Global Masterclass Series on Public Leadership
A six-week online masterclass led by Julio Guzmán, R4D Senior Fellow and former Peruvian presidential candidate, exploring how effective public leadership can drive meaningful policy reform. Through practical tools, real-world experiences, and leadership lessons, the series offered fresh perspectives on governance, advocacy, and social change.
Skills-Building Workshops
Explore practical approaches and tools for strengthening the skills needed to navigate change.
Storytelling to Drive Change
A 90-minute interactive online workshop hosted by the Governance Action Hub in collaboration with The Bloom, exploring how storytelling can build trust, influence decisions, and inspire action. Through practical examples and discussion, the session examined how to connect evidence, lived experience, and values to communicate complex issues and engage different audiences.
Facilitating Change: Tools, Stories, and Strategies from the Network
A 90-minute virtual workshop bringing together experienced facilitators from the Governance Explorers Network to share practical tools, real-world experiences, and lessons from the field. The session explored how to navigate power dynamics, foster inclusive participation, and help groups move from dialogue to collective action.
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