Serbia 2012

The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on Key Issues on the International Economic Agenda for countries with economies in transition will be hosted by the University of Belgrade, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign and Internal Trade and Telecommunications, Serbia, and will take place from 9 to 27 July 2012. 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:

•To enhance understanding of the relationship between these areas and their link to country development strategies;

•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 learned from its technical cooperation activities and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. Experts from North Macedonia will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade, investment, finance and development, among other topics.