{"id":5050,"date":"2026-02-26T13:57:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5050"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:55:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:55:28","slug":"shiraka-training-programme-2026-for-the-mena-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5050","title":{"rendered":"Shiraka Training Programme 2026 for the MENA Region"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172548\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: March 23, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Shiraka Training Programme 2026. The Shiraka Training Programme (STP) is part of the Shiraka Programme, developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It supports societal development in the MENA region and consists of training courses around water management, food safety, public financial management and legislation. STP focuses on governments\u2019 public service delivery for citizens, involving civilians in this process.<\/p>\n<p>The Hague Academy develops and leads training in several core areas. These training courses are designed for mid-career public officials and combine theory, practice, and site visits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shiraka aims to bring about positive change in the MENA region, meaning:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Societies that accept cultural and religious differences;<\/li>\n<li>States that respect the rule of law and protect individuals, minorities and human rights;<\/li>\n<li>An economy which fosters prosperity and employment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Selected candidates will receive a full scholarship to the programme. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Netherlands will cover all relevant costs for participants from countries on the\u00a0OECD-DAC list. This includes costs for international travel, lodging, visa and insurance, and course tuition fees. Selected participants from countries not on the OECD-DAC list must pay for their own international travel including plane tickets and visas. However, lodging, insurance, and tuition fees for the course will be covered by the Dutch government.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shiraka is limited to government professionals from the following countries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Algeria<\/li>\n<li>Egypt<\/li>\n<li>Iraq<\/li>\n<li>Jordan<\/li>\n<li>Lebanon<\/li>\n<li>Libya<\/li>\n<li>Morocco<\/li>\n<li>Oman<\/li>\n<li>Palestinian Territories<\/li>\n<li>Tunisia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To apply you\u00a0must first\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiraka.nl\/en\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create an account<\/a><strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0If you already have an account, then please proceed with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shiraka.nl\/en\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online\u00a0application form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thehagueacademy.com\/scholarship\/shiraka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shiraka Training Programme<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: March 23, 2026 Applications are open for the Shiraka Training Programme 2026. 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