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  • Short Courses for Geneva-based Diplomats - 2025 series

    		  

    The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce another series of short courses in 2025 on key international economic issues for delegates from permanent missions to the United Nations Office at Geneva and the World Trade Organization.

    The aim of the courses is to give delegates from permanent missions an opportunity to become better acquainted with topical issues and developments in the international economic agenda as they are reflected in the work of UNCTAD. More detailed information on the content of individual courses may be found below.

    In the second semester, four courses will be provided at Palais des Nations - on 10 October, 16 October, 10 November, and 11 December 2025. respectively. 

    The second semester in 2025 includes:

    • Friday 10 October 2025, 10 a.m. (Room VII) - UNCTAD’s lens: supporting SIDS in building new development models
    • Thursday 16 October 2025, 10 a.m. (Room XI) - Market access in times of geopolitical tensions
    • Monday 10 November 2025, 10 a.m. (Room XVI) - Forecast on the global economy and its trends: Uncertainty and the Global Trade-Finance Nexus
    • Thursday 11 December 2025, 10 a.m. (Room XVI) - Where is the LDC group heading in the future?