The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda, which is designed for African economies, will be hosted by the University of Nairobi with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kenya. The course will be held from 25 March to 5 April 2019.
The course will focus on the links between trade, investment, finance and development, including in the context of international trade negotiations. Its aims are as follows:
(a) To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to countries’ development strategies;
(b) To provide participants with knowledge and skills that will prepare them for trade negotiations, as well as to design and implement trade and development policies. These tools are designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries.
The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD, its analytical work and lessons learnt from its technical cooperation activities and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and of national experts in these areas of work.
The course is aimed primarily at mid-level government officials in ministries and institutions dealing with trade, investment, finance, technology and development issues, who are involved in the formulation and implementation of national trade and development policies. Depending on the availability of places, other applicants, such as university academics, may be considered.
Ms. Randa Jamal, Project Coordinator
Policy Capacity Building Section
Knowledge Development Branch-DTL
T.: +41 22 917 2718
email: randa.jamal@un.org
