BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ad83d675b61c DTSTART:20260922T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260922T160000Z LOCATION:Panama City\, Panama SUMMARY:TrainForTrade final dissertations of Modern Port Management Course\ , Cycle 1 in Panama 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 1st cycle of the port community Panama t ook part in the course on Modern Port Management (280 hours). The full cyc le spanned a period of about two years\, with each of the eight one-week m odules delivered every two to three months. At the end of the cycle\, the trainees prepared business reports consisting of case studies concerning a real problem or opportunity in their port community and providing concre te and actionable recommendations. The group\, composed of 29 middle mana gers (including 11 women)\, will present their case studies to a national and international jury\, including representatives from UNCTAD\, in order to obtain the UNCTAD/TrainForTrade Port Management Programme certificate.  The certificate will be awarded to those who have completed the eight mo dules and successfully defend their case studies. In addition\, those with the highest overall scores will receive a scholarship to take part in a s tudy visit to Spanish ports in 2027. <\;p>\;The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) supports port communities in developing co untries in delivering more efficient and competitive port management in th e future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development \, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise be tween port operators and strengthen talent management and human resources development in port communities.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;The PMP’s main o bjectives<\;/h4>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e116f72 ada98a0279868526d98f875a0d\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/trainfortrade-final-dissertations-modern-port-management-course -cycle-1-panama DTSTAMP:20261021T041951Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ad83d675b65b DTSTART:20260923T070000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20260923T160000Z LOCATION:Panama City\, Panama SUMMARY:TrainForTrade final dissertations of Modern Port Management Course\ , Cycle 1 in Panama 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 1st cycle of the port community Panama t ook part in the course on Modern Port Management (280 hours). The full cyc le spanned a period of about two years\, with each of the eight one-week m odules delivered every two to three months. At the end of the cycle\, the trainees prepared business reports consisting of case studies concerning a real problem or opportunity in their port community and providing concre te and actionable recommendations. The group\, composed of 29 middle mana gers (including 11 women)\, will present their case studies to a national and international jury\, including representatives from UNCTAD\, in order to obtain the UNCTAD/TrainForTrade Port Management Programme certificate.  The certificate will be awarded to those who have completed the eight mo dules and successfully defend their case studies. In addition\, those with the highest overall scores will receive a scholarship to take part in a s tudy visit to Spanish ports in 2027. <\;p>\;The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) supports port communities in developing co untries in delivering more efficient and competitive port management in th e future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development \, the programme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise be tween port operators and strengthen talent management and human resources development in port communities.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;The PMP’s main o bjectives<\;/h4>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e116f72 ada98a0279868526d98f875a0d\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.o rg/meeting/trainfortrade-final-dissertations-modern-port-management-course -cycle-1-panama DTSTAMP:20261021T041951Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR