Port of Las Palmas, Spain
Copyright Puerto de Las Palmas
From 19 to 25 March 2026, Port managers from Mauritania, Senegal, Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo, Cameroun, and Gabon will participate in the coaching workshop.
The coaching training will teach participants how to:
- Prepare for the delivery of the TrainForTrade Port Management Program;
- Deliver group and individual training sessions using the validated materials;
- Evaluate training results and prepare a delivery report.
Programme outline
The French-speaking network of the TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) has trained 3054 port managers from 15 countries in 91 cycles with 1930 certified participants. And produce 1388 case studies available in the library of the programme. In 2026, 182 port managers are part of the yearly cycle with a representation of 32.4% women in the programme.
Description
The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) supports port communities in developing countries in delivering more efficient and competitive port management in the 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 between port operators and strengthen talent management and human resources development in port communities.
The PMP’s main objectives
- Strengthen institutional capacity and management efficiency of ports and related agencies.
- Promote port community participation and public-private partnerships.
- Enhance the competitiveness of ports and the quality of their services.
- Improve the environmental sustainability and social responsibility of ports.
The PMP provides technical assistance in various areas, including port planning, management and operations, logistics and supply chain management, port security, safety and environmental protection, and legal and regulatory frameworks. It also organizes training courses, workshops, and seminars, as well as conducts research and analysis on port-related issues.
