Resilience Building in Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus

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Course Overview

Strengthening Communities and Systems for Long-Term Stability in Crisis-Affected Regions.

In today’s world, communities face increasing challenges from conflicts, climate change, natural disasters, displacement, and economic instability.

The Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus is an integrated approach that bridges the gaps between emergency response, long-term development, and peacebuilding to create sustainable and resilient systems.

The Resilience Building in the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus Program is designed to equip humanitarian leaders, development practitioners, government agencies, and peacebuilders with the skills to design, implement, and scale resilience-focused interventions in fragile and conflict-affected areas.

This immersive training program provides practical strategies, real-world case studies, and evidence-based approaches to ensure participants can apply resilience-building techniques across humanitarian, development, and peace sectors.
By the end of the program, graduates will earn a Resilience in HDP Nexus Certification, positioning them as leaders in integrated and sustainable crisis response.

What You Will Achieve

1

Master Resilience-Building Strategies

Learn how to design and implement resilience-focused programs that integrate humanitarian aid, development, and peacebuilding.

2

Improve Humanitarian & Development Coordination

Build skills to enhance collaboration across humanitarian, development, and peace actors for effective response and long-term impact.

3

Strengthen Adaptive Capacity in Crisis Settings

Gain expertise in risk-informed development, conflict sensitivity, and disaster risk reduction (DRR).

Program Curriculum

Module 1

Understanding the Humanitarian-Development-Peace (HDP) Nexus

Learn the foundations of the HDP Nexus, including policy frameworks from UN, OECD, and international agencies.
Explore how humanitarian, development, and peace interventions interact and overlap in crisis settings.
Understand the challenges and opportunities in aligning HDP interventions for sustainable outcomes.
Develop a context-specific HDP Nexus strategy for a selected crisis-affected region.

Module 2

Risk Analysis, Early Warning, & Disaster Preparedness

Learn how to conduct risk assessments and vulnerability mapping in fragile settings.
Understand the role of early warning systems (EWS) and anticipatory action in crisis prevention.
Explore climate resilience strategies, conflict risk mitigation, and economic resilience building.
Develop a risk-informed action plan for crisis prevention and response.

Module 3

Building Resilient Livelihoods & Food Security in Crisis Contexts

Learn how to design economic recovery programs that foster long-term resilience in conflict-affected communities.
Explore sustainable agriculture, market systems development, and food security strategies.
Understand cash-based assistance, social protection systems, and economic inclusion models.
Develop a livelihoods resilience framework for crisis-prone communities.

Module 4

Conflict Sensitivity, Social Cohesion & Peacebuilding

Learn how to apply conflict-sensitive programming across humanitarian and development interventions.
Explore social cohesion strategies, reconciliation approaches, and local peacebuilding initiatives.
Understand the role of governance, policy, and institutions in peacebuilding and development.
Develop a conflict-sensitive intervention plan for fragile and conflict-affected areas.

Module 5

Strengthening Local Systems & Community-Led Resilience Approaches

Learn how to engage local actors, civil society, and governments in resilience-building efforts.
Explore community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) and locally led development models.
Understand how to integrate indigenous knowledge, participatory planning, and bottom-up governance models.
Develop a community-led resilience-building strategy for a selected region.

Module 6

Monitoring, Evaluation, & Adaptive Learning in HDP Nexus Programs

Learn how to measure resilience outcomes using MEL frameworks tailored to HDP Nexus projects.
Explore adaptive learning, real-time data monitoring, and knowledge-sharing approaches.
Understand how to use data for policy advocacy, donor engagement, and multi-sector coordination.
Develop a resilience-focused MEL framework for an integrated HDP program.

Why Study at the Nigerian College of Agribusiness?

No other institution in Africa offers such a comprehensive approach to agribusiness and development sector education as the Nigerian College of Agribusiness. We provide a unique blend of academic rigor, practical expertise, and industry connections. Here, you will learn from experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields and deeply engaged with the latest advancements in their industries.

We leverage interdisciplinary knowledge and the latest research to enhance our programs, ensuring they are relevant and impactful. At NCA, you will continuously engage with thought leaders who are constantly shaping the dynamics of their industries and after graduation, you will be a life-long member of a vibrant alumni community that continually foster cross-disciplinary learning and networking.

Admission Process

STEP 1: Complete the Application for Admission Form for the course

STEP 2: A non-refundable application fee of N20,000 applies and will be deducted from the tuition upon enrollment. This is payable into
Zenith Bank
Account Name: Nigerian College of Agribusiness
Account Number: 1228461510

STEP 3: Attach receipt of Application fee with your highest academic credential and submit to: [email protected]

STEP 4: Upon successful evaluation of your application, you will receive your Admission Letter indicating acceptance into the program. The Letter will also contain details of enrollment into the Course.
Click on the link below to fill the application form for this course

Tuition Fees

Fee: N550,000

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