Forty-sixth regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda: Designed for African economies

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 of Kenya. The course will be held from 11 to 22 April 2022. The course will focus on the links between trade, investment, finance and development, including in the context of the global pandemic and response to shocks.

The syllabus will draw on the perspective of UNCTAD, its analytical work and lessons learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. Experts from Kenya will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade, investment, finance, development and policies formulated in response to the global pandemic.

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.