OAGE 0140 - Sustainable Infrastructure & International Policies

Addressing some of the most topical and priority issues related to international sustainable infrastructure policies considered by G20, OECD, other International Organisations and major economies, this course will provide essential tools for future policy decision makers and business and academic experts at the national and international level. It provides an unique mixture of major ESG, SDG and financial policy issues, discussing in depth related concepts of resilience, governance, inclusiveness, financial stability, regulation, social components, rural and cities issues, gender, developing economies considerations, regulation, data, digital technologies, energy innovations, transport etc Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
1. Be aware of and understand the most recent priorities issues related to sustainable infrastructure discussed in major policy international fora including G20
2.Identify and discuss major international issues related to sustainable infrastructure with executive policymakers, business and academic experts
3.Apply analytical tools to international multidisciplinary complex issues
4.Be able to develop a balanced realistic approach mixing economic analysis with a strong sense of policy considerations
Professional Skills (please list some of the professional skills that students will develop in this course)
1. Project management and team work
2. Oral and written communication
3. research analysis
4. Creative and critical thinking

André LABOUL

Séminaire

English

- In Class Presence: 24 hours a semester; 2 to 4 hours a week
- Reading and Preparation for Class: 30 hours a semester
- Research and Preparation for Group Work: 48 hours a semester
- Research and Writing for Individual Assessments: 48 hours a semester

There are no special prerequisites beyond those associated with the related Master levels but openness, curiosity on international policies and active participation are expected from students.

Spring 2023-2024

The students will be expected to actively participate to the course and to provide an oral group presentation (in principle by group of 2 students) supported by PPT as well as a written policy note (around 5 pages)
Participation to the course : 10 %
Oral presentation (slides): 40 %
Written Policy note (around 5 pages) : 50%

Feeback will be provided after each oral presentation and at the last course for the written notes. The professor will also make himself available after the end of the course for any further feedback.