OAGE 2090 - 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 policy tools for future policy decision makers and business and academic experts at the national and international level. It provides a unique geopolitical mixture of major ESG, SDG and financial policy issues, discussing in depth related concepts of resilience, governance, inclusiveness, financing, 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:

• 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 policy issues related to sustainable infrastructure with executive policymakers, business and academic experts

3.Apply analytical tools to international multidisciplinary complex policy 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)

• Project management and team work
• Oral and written communication
• research analysis
• Creative and critical thinking

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.

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

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)

• 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