BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fc9c DTSTART:20230703T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230703T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fcf9 DTSTART:20230704T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230704T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fd01 DTSTART:20230705T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230705T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fd06 DTSTART:20230706T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230706T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fd0b DTSTART:20230707T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230707T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fd13 DTSTART:20230708T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230708T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fd1d DTSTART:20230709T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230709T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fd2b DTSTART:20230710T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230710T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fd30 DTSTART:20230711T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230711T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fd36 DTSTART:20230712T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230712T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fd3b DTSTART:20230713T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230713T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69a9dd710fd40 DTSTART:20230714T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230714T160000Z LOCATION:Skopje\, North Macedonia SUMMARY:Forty-ninth regional course on key issues on the international econ omic agenda CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next reg ional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 July 2023.\n\nThe course will focus on the links between trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the c ontext of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:\n\n\n To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;\nTo provide participants with kn owledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools ar e designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.\n\n\nThe sy llabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its analytical work and le ssons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enrich ed by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nation s Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, financ e and development\, among other topics.\n\nThe course is aimed primarily a t mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing wit h trade\, investment\, finance\, technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and deve lopment policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applican ts\, such as university academics\, may be considered.\n\nThe course will be given in English.\n\nIn the interest of efficiency\, the application pr ocess is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member States from countri es of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secretariat through th eir permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contac ted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefore advisable tha t this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of succ essful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTAD following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.\n\nMember States ar e encouraged to nominate more than one candidate per country. The selectio n committee will take into consideration all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.\n<\;p>\;The UNCTAD secre tariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda\, which is designed for countries of Eastern Europe\, will be hosted by the Faculty of Economics\, Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje\, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia. The course will be held from 3 to 14 J uly 2023.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will focus on the links bet ween trade\, investment\, finance and development\, including in the conte xt of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:<\;/p> \;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;To enhance understanding of the relationsh ip between these areas and their link to country development strategies\;& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;To provide participants with knowledge and skill s that will prepare them for trade negotiations\, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to mee t the needs and interests of their countries.<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\ n\n<\;p>\;The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD\, its an alytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activitie s and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North M acedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade\, investment\, finance and development\, among other topics.<\;/p>\;\n\ n<\;p>\;The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officers in ministries and institutions dealing with trade\, investment\, finance\ , technology and development issues who are involved in the formulation an d implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places\, other applicants\, such as university academi cs\, may be considered.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be given in English.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;In the interest of efficiency\, the application process is divided into two parts. First\, UNCTAD member Stat es from countries of Eastern Europe are invited to present\, by 18 April 2 023\, the names and email addresses of qualified candidates to the secreta riat through their permanent missions in Geneva. Second\, these candidates will be contacted by the secretariat to complete an application online\; the application process must be completed by 25 April 2023. It is therefor e advisable that this information be submitted as soon as possible. Member States of successful candidates will be notified of the decision of UNCTA D following the selection committee meeting to be held on 2 May 2023.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Member States are encouraged to nominate more than o ne candidate per country. The selection committee will take into considera tion all applications\, provided that the candidates meet the eligibility criteria.<\;/p>\;\n\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/ meeting/forty-ninth-regional-course-key-issues-international-economic-agen da DTSTAMP:20260305T194553Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR