Coping with Complexity: development practitioners forum
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Coping with Complexity: development practitioners forum
9–13 Junho 2025
O curso está disponível em English
Apresentação do curso
The course addresses the limitations of traditional project cycle management (PCM) in dealing with the complexities of social systems, particularly in capacity building and advocacy projects. Traditional PCM assumes linear cause-effect relationships, which often fail to account for the dynamic, feedback-driven, and unpredictable nature of social interactions.
Furthermore, the reliance on upfront micro-planning and rigid controlling instruments limits flexibility and responsiveness to real-world developments. The workshop aims to help practitioners understand the non-linear dynamics of complex social systems and incorporate systemic thinking into project design, implementation and evaluation.
Perfil dos participantes
The course is aimed at development practitioners involved in international cooperation, especially those managing institutional capacity building and advocacy projects. It targets project managers, programme officers, and consultants responsible for designing and implementing complex development processes. While experience in standard project cycle management (PCM) is expected, prior knowledge of social systems theory is not required. Participants should ideally have practical project experience and computer literacy, as the course includes digital tools. The course is suited for those seeking innovative, flexible approaches to manage non-linear, dynamic social systems, enhancing development impact through adaptive complex and holistic project strategies. Participants come from diverse sectors, including NGOs, UN agencies, and private organizations, promoting valuable cross-sector knowledge sharing.
