Mauritius 2017

The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce that the next regional course on key issues on the international economic agenda, which is designed for economies in Africa, will be hosted by the University of Mauritius. The course will be held from 13 February to 3 March 2017.

The course will focus on the links between trade, investment, finance and development. Its aims are as follows:

• To enhance understanding of the relationship between trade, investment, finance and development and their links to country development strategies and building resilience;
• To enhance understanding of current economic debates, the Sustainable Development Goals and the implications for policymakers in developing countries;
• 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, analytical work and lessons learned from technical cooperation activities, and will be enriched by the competence and expertise of representatives of the Economic and Social Commission for Africa. Experts from Mauritius will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade, investment, finance and development and policies.