BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ad701b927dc5 DTSTART:20261007T120000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20261007T210000Z LOCATION:Montevideo\, Uruguay SUMMARY:TrainForTrade final dissertations of Modern Port Management Course\ , Cycle 2 in Uruguay 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 2nd cycle of the port community Uruguay took part in the course on Modern Port Management (280 hours). The full cy cle spanned a period of about two years\, with each of the eight one-week modules 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 concret e and actionable recommendations.The group\, composed of 25 middle manager s (including 7 women)\, will present their case studies to a national and international jury\, including representatives from UNCTAD\, in order to o btain the UNCTAD/TrainForTrade Port Management Programme certificate.The c ertificate will be awarded to those who have completed the eight modules a nd successfully defend their case studies. In addition\, those with the hi ghest overall scores will receive a scholarship to take part in a study vi sit to Spanish ports in 2027.<\;p>\;The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Mana gement Programme (PMP) supports port communities in developing countries i n delivering more efficient and competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development\, the pr ogramme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and inter national entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise between por t operators and strengthen talent management and human resources developme nt in port communities.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;The PMP’s main objectives <\;/h4>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e9e5758a51754fe2 0e5ca37c5098258e3\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meetin g/trainfortrade-final-dissertations-modern-port-management-course-cycle-2- uruguay DTSTAMP:20261020T055257Z END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ad701b927dfa DTSTART:20261008T120000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20261008T210000Z LOCATION:Montevideo\, Uruguay SUMMARY:TrainForTrade final dissertations of Modern Port Management Course\ , Cycle 2 in Uruguay 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 2nd cycle of the port community Uruguay took part in the course on Modern Port Management (280 hours). The full cy cle spanned a period of about two years\, with each of the eight one-week modules 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 concret e and actionable recommendations.The group\, composed of 25 middle manager s (including 7 women)\, will present their case studies to a national and international jury\, including representatives from UNCTAD\, in order to o btain the UNCTAD/TrainForTrade Port Management Programme certificate.The c ertificate will be awarded to those who have completed the eight modules a nd successfully defend their case studies. In addition\, those with the hi ghest overall scores will receive a scholarship to take part in a study vi sit to Spanish ports in 2027.<\;p>\;The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Mana gement Programme (PMP) supports port communities in developing countries i n delivering more efficient and competitive port management in the future. In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development\, the pr ogramme creates port networks bringing together public\, private and inter national entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise between por t operators and strengthen talent management and human resources developme nt in port communities.<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;The PMP’s main objectives <\;/h4>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li data-list-item-id="\;e9e5758a51754fe2 0e5ca37c5098258e3\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nhttps://unctad.org/meetin g/trainfortrade-final-dissertations-modern-port-management-course-cycle-2- uruguay DTSTAMP:20261020T055257Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR