Serbia 2016

The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course for countries with economies in transition on key issues on the international economic agenda will be hosted by the University of Belgrade with the support of the Serbian Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications. The course will be held from 16 May to 3 June 2016. 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 the art of trade negotiation, as well as for the design and implementation of trade and development policies. These tools are designed to meet the needs and interests of their countries;

The course 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 Economic Commission for Europe. Serbia experts will also share the country’s experience in promoting and managing trade, investment, finance and development.