Kenya 2022

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. Its aims are as follows: (a)To enhance understanding of the relationship between trade, investment, finance and development and their link to country development strategies and building resilience. (b)To enhance participants’ understanding of current economic debates, the economic impact of the pandemic, the Sustainable Development Goals and what this implies for policymakers in developing countries. (c)To provide participants with knowledge and skills that will prepare them for 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 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.