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Rule of Law Fellowship Programme |
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Educational programmes |
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Annual |
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| Objectives |
The Programme is designed to show that democracy of the kind that has evolved in the United Kingdom has become a successful tool for securing good governance, for making the Rule of Law effective, for advancing the citizens' human and legal rights, for empowering disadvantaged groups and for giving a voice to those who currently lack political influence. We do not suggest that it is perfect, merely that it works well in our country. |
| Area of expertise |
democracy and human rights
governance
rule of law |
| Target group |
Government officials
NGO activists |
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The John Smith Fellowship Programme covers the following broad areas:
• Leadership styles and practices
• Citizenship, law and rights
• Civil society and public opinion
• Policy delivery and Public accountability in government, business and public life |
| Language |
English |
| Country |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
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| Methodology used |
The four week Fellowship Programme combines a seminar series, placements and visits designed to give an insight into democratic practice. Core themes include the rule of law, social justice, tolerance and the need to extend democratic access to poor and disadvantaged groups. Fellows produce a project at the end of their stay indicating how lessons learned can be applied in their own countries. One aim is to establish a dialogue between Fellows within and outside their home countries, and to create links between a new generation of leaders and those working in similar fields in the U.K. |
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| Application procedure |
Applications must comprise of:
1) Application form completed in English
Application form : http://www.johnsmithmemorialtrust.org/media/65834/2014_Application_Form.doc
2) An up to date CV
3) One colour digital passport sized photo
These three items must be emailed to applications@johnsmithtrust.org
All applicants should include their full name (first name followed by surname) followed by country in the subject heading of the email. |
| Admission requirements |
The ideal candidate will be aged 25-40, with a track record of personal achievement, and working in fields such as politics, administration, business, the media, and civil society.
Good written and spoken English is essential. A minimum level of IELTS of 6.0 is normally needed for successful candidates. Candidates may be required to take an IELTS test at the final stage of the selection process. The costs of testing must be met by the candidate.
Applications for Fellowships are invited from the following countries only:
Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Oman |
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| Homepage |
www.johnsmithmemorialtrust.org/what-we-do.aspx |
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If you wish to share with us your experience with regard to this programme, please fill out this evaluation.
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