The Hague Academy Shiraka Training Programme (STP) 2026 for MENA public service professionals (Fully Funded to The Hague, The Netherlands)

Application Deadline: 12 April 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026 Shiraka Training Programme. The Shiraka Training Programme (STP) is part of the Shiraka Programme, developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It helps societal growth within the MENA area and consists of coaching programs round water administration, meals security, public monetary administration and laws. STP focuses on governments’ public service supply for residents, involving civilians on this course of. 

The Hague Academy develops and leads coaching in a number of core areas. These coaching programs are designed for mid-career public officers and mix principle, follow, and web site visits.

Eligibility Requirements

• To be eligible to take part in a coaching course, you will need to work for the federal government, a authorities physique or a government-related organisation.
• However, some spots for these working at semi-public organisations are additionally obtainable within the following coaching programmes: Energy Transition, Food Safety, Trade Promotion & Economic Diplomacy and Water Management.
• The most variety of contributors per course is 25.
• As the programs are interactive, contributors will probably be divided into subgroups.

Training Courses 2026

The Hague Academy for Local Governance designs and leads coaching programmes in varied thematic areas:

• Administration Of Justice | Deadline: 11 March 2026 | Brochure
• Communicating With The Public | Deadline: 11 March 2026 |  Brochure
• Digitalisation of Governments | Deadline: 24 March 2026 |  Brochure
• Energy Transition | Deadline: 12 April 2026 |  Brochure
• Legislation | Deadline: 11 March 2026 | Brochure

Benefits

• Selected candidates will obtain a full scholarship to the programme. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs within the Netherlands will cowl all related prices for contributors from international locations on the OECD-DAC list. This contains prices for worldwide journey, lodging, visa and insurance coverage, and course tuition charges. Selected contributors from international locations not on the OECD-DAC checklist should pay for their very own worldwide journey together with airplane tickets and visas.
• However, lodging, insurance coverage, and tuition charges for the course will probably be lined by the Dutch authorities.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Shiraka Training Programme