BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e002930d DTSTART:20230424T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230424T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e002932b DTSTART:20230425T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230425T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029332 DTSTART:20230426T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230426T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029337 DTSTART:20230427T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230427T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e002933c DTSTART:20230428T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230428T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029341 DTSTART:20230429T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230429T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029347 DTSTART:20230430T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230430T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e002934c DTSTART:20230501T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230501T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029352 DTSTART:20230502T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230502T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029358 DTSTART:20230503T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230503T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e002935d DTSTART:20230504T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230504T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029362 DTSTART:20230505T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230505T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029367 DTSTART:20230506T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230506T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e002936c DTSTART:20230507T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230507T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029371 DTSTART:20230508T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230508T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029376 DTSTART:20230509T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230509T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e002937c DTSTART:20230510T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230510T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029381 DTSTART:20230511T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230511T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029386 DTSTART:20230512T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230512T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e002938b DTSTART:20230513T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230513T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029390 DTSTART:20230514T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230514T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029395 DTSTART:20230515T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230515T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e002939a DTSTART:20230516T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230516T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e002939f DTSTART:20230517T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230517T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293a4 DTSTART:20230518T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230518T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293a9 DTSTART:20230519T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230519T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293ae DTSTART:20230520T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230520T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293b3 DTSTART:20230521T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230521T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293b8 DTSTART:20230522T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230522T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293bd DTSTART:20230523T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230523T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293c2 DTSTART:20230524T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230524T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293c6 DTSTART:20230525T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230525T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293cc DTSTART:20230526T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230526T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293d1 DTSTART:20230527T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230527T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293d6 DTSTART:20230528T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230528T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293db DTSTART:20230529T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230529T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293e0 DTSTART:20230530T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230530T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293e5 DTSTART:20230531T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230531T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293e9 DTSTART:20230601T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230601T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293ee DTSTART:20230602T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230602T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293f3 DTSTART:20230603T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230603T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293f8 DTSTART:20230604T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230604T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e00293fe DTSTART:20230605T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230605T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029403 DTSTART:20230606T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230606T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6af92e0029408 DTSTART:20230607T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20230607T150000Z LOCATION:Online\, SUMMARY:TrainForTrade online course and webinars on international merchandi se trade statistics CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The development of a sound statistical system is key to the imp lementation of evidence-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue between stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.\n\ nThis is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when coun tries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defensiv e interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities have to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specific negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They all ow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnationa l stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.\n\nThi s course comes as a response to several demands for technical assistance i n the compilation of International Merchandise Trade Statistics and addres ses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Developmen t. This course has been developed and produced jointly by UN Statistics Di vision\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organization. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Stat istics of International Trade and Services'\;.\n\nObjectives\n\nThe gl obal objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessib le and rather complete training material for those involved in the collect ion\, compilation\, analysis and dissemination of International Merchandis e Trade Statistics\n\nThe main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; a bility to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce exi sting) collection systems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the course would communicate the importance of quality\, met adata\, timely dissemination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 and the related Compilers Manual.\n\nProgramme outline\n\ nEach module includes interactive assessments and links to communication t ools for online interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s m anual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expe cted to spend between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and part icipate in the forums.\n\nThe 6 distance learning modules are:\n\n\nConcep tual Framework\nInstitutional Arrangements\nProduction and Compilation\nMe tadata and Quality\nDissemination and Analysis\nNew Areas of Work\n\n\nThe course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training plat form. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multim edia presentations\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants .\n\nFollow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week follo wing the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics re lated to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nTo be able to participate in the cou rse participants need:\n\n\nA computer (tablet or smartphone) with headpho nes or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat R eader.\nInternet access\nA valid email address\n\n\nTarget population\n\nP rimary target are trade data compilers from (depends on countries):\n\n\ nNational Statistical Office (NSO)\nCentral Bank\nMinistry of Trade\nCusto ms Administration\n\n\nSecondary target trade practitioners such as\n\n\ nTrade negotiators\nTrade statisticians\nTrade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)\n\n\nfrom\n\n\nMinistries of Foreign affairs\, Agricultur e\, Transport\, Energy\,\nChamber of Commerce\, Industry\nNGOs\nAcademics\ n\n\nRegistration\n\nInterested individuals should self-register to the co urse before 17 April 2023 by following these steps:\n\nFor the English c ourse:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\nSelect International Mer chandise Trade Statistics 2023 (IMTS)\nUse the access code "\;2023IMTS "\;\n\n\nFor the French course:\n\n\nGo to https://tft-reg.unctad.org /fr\nSelect Statistiques du commerce international des marchandises 2023 ( SCIM)\nUse the access code "\;2023SCIM"\;\n\n<\;p>\;The develo pment of a sound statistical system is key to the implementation of eviden ce-based policies andto the emergence of an open and unbiased dialogue bet ween stakeholders and policy makers. Consequently\,it is an essential tool of both economic performance and social cohesion.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;This is all the truer when trade negotiations are under way and when co untries have to understand and precisely assess their offensive and defens ive interests in this context. In such a situation\, public authorities ha ve to define a global strategy and to translate this approach into specifi c negotiating positions. Statistics are a key tool in this process. They a llow the sharing of a diagnostic of the current situation between allnatio nal stakeholders and a clear understanding of the national interests.<\; /p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;This course comes as a response to several demands f or technical assistance in the compilation of International Merchandise Tr ade Statistics and addresses directly the aims of Goal 17 of Agenda 2030 f or Sustainable Development. This course has been developed and produced jo intly by UN Statistics Division\, UNCTAD\, and the World Trade Organizatio n. It has also benefited from the close collaboration of the Inter-Agency Task Force on '\;Statistics of International Trade and Services'\; .<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Objectives<\;/strong>\;&l t\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The global objective of the e-learning course is to provide more easily accessible and rather complete training material f or those involved in the collection\, compilation\, analysis and dissemina tion of International Merchandise Trade Statistics<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p&g t\;The main goals are to enhance statisticians'\; ability to apply the most recent internationally agreed recommendations on IMTS\, define best possible data sources\, set up adequate (or enforce existing) collection s ystems\, and enhance statistics compilation processes. Furthermore\, the c ourse would communicate the importance of quality\, metadata\, timely diss emination\, and links to economic analysis and national policy objectives. The project would guide trainees on how to better use the internationally available guidance\, especially the IMTS Concepts and Definitions 2010 an d the related Compilers Manual.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\ ;Programme outline<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Each module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for onl ine interaction. Everymodule will consist of participant’s manual with a video summarizing it\, a forum\, tests. Participants are expected to spen d between 4 to 6 hours per week to study the material and participate in t he forums.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The 6 distance learning modules are:& lt\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ol>\;\n<\;li>\;Conceptual Framework<\;/li>\; \n<\;li>\;Institutional Arrangements<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Product ion and Compilation<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Metadata and Quality<\;/li >\;\n<\;li>\;Dissemination and Analysis<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Ne w Areas of Work<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ol>\;\n\n<\;p>\;The course will be conducted through TrainForTrade’s distance training platform. In this platform participantswill have access to manuals\, to multimedia presenta tions\, to module exams\, opinion surveys and forums created for each modu le for discussions with the instructor and other participants.<\;/p>\; \n\n<\;p>\;Follow-up webinars will be organized in the last\, seventh week following the e-learning course for a duration of 90 minutes to cover topics related to the course. These topics will be determined during the e-learning course.<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Technical re quirements<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;To be able to parti cipate in the course participants need:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\; li>\;A computer (tablet or smartphone) with headphones or loudspeakers\, a browser (Chrome\, Firefox or Safari) and Acrobat Reader.<\;/li>\;\n <\;li>\;Internet access<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;A valid email addres s<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Target popula tion<\;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Primary target are&\;n bsp\;<\;u>\;trade data compilers<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;from (depends on countries):<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;National Statistic al Office (NSO)<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Central Bank<\;/li>\;\n<\; li>\;Ministry of Trade<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Customs Administration& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Secondary target&\;nbsp\;<\ ;u>\;trade practitioners<\;/u>\;&\;nbsp\;such as<\;/p>\;\n\n& lt\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade negotiators<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade statisticians<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Trade analysts / Economist (repor ting indicators)<\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;p>\;from<\;/p>\ ;\n\n<\;ul>\;\n<\;li>\;Ministries of Foreign affairs\, Agriculture \, Transport\, Energy\,<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Chamber of Commerce\, In dustry<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;NGOs<\;/li>\;\n<\;li>\;Academics& lt\;/li>\;\n<\;/ul>\;\n\n<\;h4>\;<\;strong>\;Registration< \;/strong>\;<\;/h4>\;\n\n<\;p>\;Interested individuals should se lf-register to the course&\;nbsp\;<\;strong>\;<\;u>\;before 17 April 2023<\;/u>\;<\;/strong>\;&\;nbsp\;by following these step s:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;p>\;For the English course:<\;/p>\;\n\n<\;u l>\;\n<\;li>\;Go to&\;nbsp\;<\;a data-mce-href="\;https://t ft-reg.unctad.org/en"\; href="\;https://tft-reg.unctad.org/en\n\nV iew meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-online -course-and-webinars-international-merchandise-trade-statistics DTSTAMP:20261115T035856Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR