BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a9e965dac86a DTSTART:20260914T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260914T160000Z LOCATION:Swakopmund\, Namibia SUMMARY:TrainForTrade Modern Port Management Course: Launch of Cycle 2 and Module 1 in Namibia CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) suppor ts port communities in developing countries in delivering more efficient a nd competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade f lows and foster economic development\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and strengthen ta lent management and human resources development in port communities.The PM P’s main objectivesStrengthen institutional capacity and management effi ciency of ports and related agencies.Promote port community participation and public-private partnerships.Enhance the competitiveness of ports and t he quality of their services.Improve the environmental sustainability and social responsibility of ports.The PMP provides technical assistance in va rious areas\, including port planning\, management and operations\, logist ics and supply chain management\, port security\, safety and environmental protection\, and legal and regulatory frameworks. It also organizes train ing courses\, workshops\, and seminars\, as well as conducts research and analysis on port-related issues.Programme outlineAs part of the activities of the English-speaking network of the TrainForTrade PMP\, the trainees o f the 2nd cycle of the port community of Namibia take part in the course o n Modern Port Management (280 hours). The full cycle will span a time of a bout two years with each of the eight one-week modules being delivered eve ry two to three months.At the end of the cycle\, the trainees will prepare business reports consisting of case studies concerning a real problem or opportunity in their port community and providing concrete and actionable recommendations. Later\, they will defend their theses in front of a jury made up of international experts who are also members of the TrainForTrade network.National and international port experts from United Kingdom will launch the 2nd cycle and deliver module 1 on international trade and marit ime transport to the group composed of 19 middle managers (6 women) in Swa kopmund.<\;p>\;The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP ) supports port communities in developing countries in delivering more eff icient and competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. Th e aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and stren gthen talent management and human resources development in port communitie s.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;The PMP’s main objectives<\;/h4>\;<\;ul& gt\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e98f76fb1f19b520059776336c254bc01\n\n View meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-moder n-port-management-course-launch-cycle-2-and-module-1-namibia DTSTAMP:20260907T104757Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a9e965dac8ab DTSTART:20260915T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260915T160000Z LOCATION:Swakopmund\, Namibia SUMMARY:TrainForTrade Modern Port Management Course: Launch of Cycle 2 and Module 1 in Namibia CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) suppor ts port communities in developing countries in delivering more efficient a nd competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade f lows and foster economic development\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and strengthen ta lent management and human resources development in port communities.The PM P’s main objectivesStrengthen institutional capacity and management effi ciency of ports and related agencies.Promote port community participation and public-private partnerships.Enhance the competitiveness of ports and t he quality of their services.Improve the environmental sustainability and social responsibility of ports.The PMP provides technical assistance in va rious areas\, including port planning\, management and operations\, logist ics and supply chain management\, port security\, safety and environmental protection\, and legal and regulatory frameworks. It also organizes train ing courses\, workshops\, and seminars\, as well as conducts research and analysis on port-related issues.Programme outlineAs part of the activities of the English-speaking network of the TrainForTrade PMP\, the trainees o f the 2nd cycle of the port community of Namibia take part in the course o n Modern Port Management (280 hours). The full cycle will span a time of a bout two years with each of the eight one-week modules being delivered eve ry two to three months.At the end of the cycle\, the trainees will prepare business reports consisting of case studies concerning a real problem or opportunity in their port community and providing concrete and actionable recommendations. Later\, they will defend their theses in front of a jury made up of international experts who are also members of the TrainForTrade network.National and international port experts from United Kingdom will launch the 2nd cycle and deliver module 1 on international trade and marit ime transport to the group composed of 19 middle managers (6 women) in Swa kopmund.<\;p>\;The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP ) supports port communities in developing countries in delivering more eff icient and competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. Th e aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and stren gthen talent management and human resources development in port communitie s.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;The PMP’s main objectives<\;/h4>\;<\;ul& gt\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e98f76fb1f19b520059776336c254bc01\n\n View meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-moder n-port-management-course-launch-cycle-2-and-module-1-namibia DTSTAMP:20260907T104757Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a9e965dac8b2 DTSTART:20260916T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260916T160000Z LOCATION:Swakopmund\, Namibia SUMMARY:TrainForTrade Modern Port Management Course: Launch of Cycle 2 and Module 1 in Namibia CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) suppor ts port communities in developing countries in delivering more efficient a nd competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade f lows and foster economic development\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and strengthen ta lent management and human resources development in port communities.The PM P’s main objectivesStrengthen institutional capacity and management effi ciency of ports and related agencies.Promote port community participation and public-private partnerships.Enhance the competitiveness of ports and t he quality of their services.Improve the environmental sustainability and social responsibility of ports.The PMP provides technical assistance in va rious areas\, including port planning\, management and operations\, logist ics and supply chain management\, port security\, safety and environmental protection\, and legal and regulatory frameworks. It also organizes train ing courses\, workshops\, and seminars\, as well as conducts research and analysis on port-related issues.Programme outlineAs part of the activities of the English-speaking network of the TrainForTrade PMP\, the trainees o f the 2nd cycle of the port community of Namibia take part in the course o n Modern Port Management (280 hours). The full cycle will span a time of a bout two years with each of the eight one-week modules being delivered eve ry two to three months.At the end of the cycle\, the trainees will prepare business reports consisting of case studies concerning a real problem or opportunity in their port community and providing concrete and actionable recommendations. Later\, they will defend their theses in front of a jury made up of international experts who are also members of the TrainForTrade network.National and international port experts from United Kingdom will launch the 2nd cycle and deliver module 1 on international trade and marit ime transport to the group composed of 19 middle managers (6 women) in Swa kopmund.<\;p>\;The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP ) supports port communities in developing countries in delivering more eff icient and competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. Th e aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and stren gthen talent management and human resources development in port communitie s.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;The PMP’s main objectives<\;/h4>\;<\;ul& gt\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e98f76fb1f19b520059776336c254bc01\n\n View meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-moder n-port-management-course-launch-cycle-2-and-module-1-namibia DTSTAMP:20260907T104757Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a9e965dac8b7 DTSTART:20260917T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260917T160000Z LOCATION:Swakopmund\, Namibia SUMMARY:TrainForTrade Modern Port Management Course: Launch of Cycle 2 and Module 1 in Namibia CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) suppor ts port communities in developing countries in delivering more efficient a nd competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade f lows and foster economic development\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and strengthen ta lent management and human resources development in port communities.The PM P’s main objectivesStrengthen institutional capacity and management effi ciency of ports and related agencies.Promote port community participation and public-private partnerships.Enhance the competitiveness of ports and t he quality of their services.Improve the environmental sustainability and social responsibility of ports.The PMP provides technical assistance in va rious areas\, including port planning\, management and operations\, logist ics and supply chain management\, port security\, safety and environmental protection\, and legal and regulatory frameworks. It also organizes train ing courses\, workshops\, and seminars\, as well as conducts research and analysis on port-related issues.Programme outlineAs part of the activities of the English-speaking network of the TrainForTrade PMP\, the trainees o f the 2nd cycle of the port community of Namibia take part in the course o n Modern Port Management (280 hours). The full cycle will span a time of a bout two years with each of the eight one-week modules being delivered eve ry two to three months.At the end of the cycle\, the trainees will prepare business reports consisting of case studies concerning a real problem or opportunity in their port community and providing concrete and actionable recommendations. Later\, they will defend their theses in front of a jury made up of international experts who are also members of the TrainForTrade network.National and international port experts from United Kingdom will launch the 2nd cycle and deliver module 1 on international trade and marit ime transport to the group composed of 19 middle managers (6 women) in Swa kopmund.<\;p>\;The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP ) supports port communities in developing countries in delivering more eff icient and competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. Th e aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and stren gthen talent management and human resources development in port communitie s.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;The PMP’s main objectives<\;/h4>\;<\;ul& gt\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e98f76fb1f19b520059776336c254bc01\n\n View meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-moder n-port-management-course-launch-cycle-2-and-module-1-namibia DTSTAMP:20260907T104757Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a9e965dac8bc DTSTART:20260918T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260918T160000Z LOCATION:Swakopmund\, Namibia SUMMARY:TrainForTrade Modern Port Management Course: Launch of Cycle 2 and Module 1 in Namibia CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) suppor ts port communities in developing countries in delivering more efficient a nd competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade f lows and foster economic development\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and strengthen ta lent management and human resources development in port communities.The PM P’s main objectivesStrengthen institutional capacity and management effi ciency of ports and related agencies.Promote port community participation and public-private partnerships.Enhance the competitiveness of ports and t he quality of their services.Improve the environmental sustainability and social responsibility of ports.The PMP provides technical assistance in va rious areas\, including port planning\, management and operations\, logist ics and supply chain management\, port security\, safety and environmental protection\, and legal and regulatory frameworks. It also organizes train ing courses\, workshops\, and seminars\, as well as conducts research and analysis on port-related issues.Programme outlineAs part of the activities of the English-speaking network of the TrainForTrade PMP\, the trainees o f the 2nd cycle of the port community of Namibia take part in the course o n Modern Port Management (280 hours). The full cycle will span a time of a bout two years with each of the eight one-week modules being delivered eve ry two to three months.At the end of the cycle\, the trainees will prepare business reports consisting of case studies concerning a real problem or opportunity in their port community and providing concrete and actionable recommendations. Later\, they will defend their theses in front of a jury made up of international experts who are also members of the TrainForTrade network.National and international port experts from United Kingdom will launch the 2nd cycle and deliver module 1 on international trade and marit ime transport to the group composed of 19 middle managers (6 women) in Swa kopmund.<\;p>\;The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP ) supports port communities in developing countries in delivering more eff icient and competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. Th e aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and stren gthen talent management and human resources development in port communitie s.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;The PMP’s main objectives<\;/h4>\;<\;ul& gt\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e98f76fb1f19b520059776336c254bc01\n\n View meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-moder n-port-management-course-launch-cycle-2-and-module-1-namibia DTSTAMP:20260907T104757Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR