Last Updated on June 5, 2023
Applications for the 2023/2024 International Local Authorities Internship Program are now open. International Local Authorities Internship Program is an international education program annually organized by the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye since 2012 with the aim of providing local governance training to the participants through instructions, practical examples and field visits including social activities and trips to various cities in Türkiye.
LOCALINTERNational has been providing an international training environment to a wide range of participants from all over the world more focused on European, Asian and Middle Eastern countries to learn, socialize and see the good practices along with the examples of municipal work.
As the previous ones the program will facilitate trainings, field visits and social-cultural activities for future local leaders. Union of Municipalities of Türkiye looks forward to hosting valuable young participants and to provide them with a beneficial local governance experience.
Learning Content
- Fundamental Values of Local Governments
- Local Democracy and Participation
- Social and Cultural Activities of Local Governments
- Global and Regional Organizations of Local Governments
- Local Governments and Sustainable Development Goals
- Comparative Local Governments
- Local Authorities in Türkiye
- CV Preparation and Interview Techniques
Cost
- All expenses will be covered by the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye.
Eligibility
- Open to participants from all over the world.
- Applicants should be last year students or new graduates of:
- Law
- Economics
- Urban/Regional Planning
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Communication
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Administrative sciences
- Other related fields
- Have good command of English.
Application
This year, LOCALINTERNational 2023 will be held from 20 to 27 August 2023. Application deadline is June 16, 2023.
For more information, visit LOCALINTERNational.
Deadline: June 16, 2023