Objectives:
To familiarize new delegates covering UNCTAD with the organization's structure, relationship with the United Nations system as well as its activities and programmes.
To provide an opportunity for newly arrived delegates to meet, discuss and network with each other on trade and development-related issues
Focus:
UNCTAD's mandate, principal activities, structure of UNCTAD; the three pillars and their synergy
The history of UNCTAD; It's principal accomplishments; The key elements of the UNCTAD XIII outcomes
The secretariat and its main substantive areas of work
Organization; Main substantive areas of work; The services available to delegations before and after meetings
UNCTAD's intergovernmental machinery
Work and procedures
The course is intended for members of permanent missions who are new to UNCTAD. Other delegates are also welcome
Organization:
The course will last 3 hours. It is an intensive programme requiring the active involvement of all the participants. Each topic will include a period for discussion and questions on points of specific interest to the participants
Working languages:
Interpretation will be provided in the official languages of the United Nations
