BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ad7a254a9636 DTSTART:20260917T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260917T160000Z LOCATION:Santo Domingo\, Dominican Republic SUMMARY:TrainForTrade final dissertations of Modern Port Management Course\ , Cycle 7 in Dominican Republic 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 Spanish-speaking network of the TrainForTrade Port Management Prog ramme (PMP)\, the trainees of the 7th cycle of the port community of the D ominican Republic took part in the course on Modern Port Management (280 h ours). The full cycle spanned a period of about two years\, with each of t he eight one-week modules delivered every two to three months.At the end o f the cycle\, the trainees prepared business reports consisting of case st udies concerning a real problem or opportunity in their port community and providing concrete and actionable recommendations.The group\, composed of 24 middle managers (including 4 women)\, will present their case studies to a national and international jury\, including representatives from UNCT AD\, in order to obtain the UNCTAD/TrainForTrade Port Management Programme certificate.The certificate will be awarded to those who have completed t he eight modules and successfully defend their case studies. In addition\, those with the highest overall scores will receive a scholarship to take part in a study visit to Spanish ports in 2027.<\;p>\;The UNCTAD Train ForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) supports port communities in deve loping countries in delivering more efficient and competitive port managem ent in the future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic de velopment\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and exp ertise between port operators and strengthen talent management and human r esources development in port communities.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;The PMP ’s main objectives<\;/h4>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li data-list-item-id=&qu ot\;eb0c4273e963a2589c3656eed3c6c5918\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-final-dissertations-modern-port-manage ment-course-cycle-7-dominican-republic DTSTAMP:20261020T171812Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ad7a254a968f DTSTART:20260918T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260918T160000Z LOCATION:Santo Domingo\, Dominican Republic SUMMARY:TrainForTrade final dissertations of Modern Port Management Course\ , Cycle 7 in Dominican Republic 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 Spanish-speaking network of the TrainForTrade Port Management Prog ramme (PMP)\, the trainees of the 7th cycle of the port community of the D ominican Republic took part in the course on Modern Port Management (280 h ours). The full cycle spanned a period of about two years\, with each of t he eight one-week modules delivered every two to three months.At the end o f the cycle\, the trainees prepared business reports consisting of case st udies concerning a real problem or opportunity in their port community and providing concrete and actionable recommendations.The group\, composed of 24 middle managers (including 4 women)\, will present their case studies to a national and international jury\, including representatives from UNCT AD\, in order to obtain the UNCTAD/TrainForTrade Port Management Programme certificate.The certificate will be awarded to those who have completed t he eight modules and successfully defend their case studies. In addition\, those with the highest overall scores will receive a scholarship to take part in a study visit to Spanish ports in 2027.<\;p>\;The UNCTAD Train ForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) supports port communities in deve loping countries in delivering more efficient and competitive port managem ent in the future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic de velopment\, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and exp ertise between port operators and strengthen talent management and human r esources development in port communities.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;The PMP ’s main objectives<\;/h4>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li data-list-item-id=&qu ot\;eb0c4273e963a2589c3656eed3c6c5918\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps ://unctad.org/meeting/trainfortrade-final-dissertations-modern-port-manage ment-course-cycle-7-dominican-republic DTSTAMP:20261020T171812Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR