Egypt 2023

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 the Middle East and North Africa, will be hosted by the Institute for Diplomatic Studies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt. The course will be held from 26 November to 7 December 2023.

The course will focus on the links between trade, investment, finance and development, including in the context of the global pandemic and responses to shocks. 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 post-pandemic recovery, 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 Western Asia. Experts from Egypt will share national experiences in promoting and managing trade, investment, finance and development and policies formulated in response to the global pandemic.