E-learning 2024 : Building Resilience and Responding to Shocks

Duration: ~15 hours; Time Frame: 5-6 weeks; Interactivity: self-study; Language: English; Completion: online course certificate

The aim of the course is to support capital-based government officials and policymakers, including alumni of the courses mandated under paragraph 166 of the Bangkok Plan of Action (2000), in building resilience and preparing for external shocks, whether they originate in the economic, social, environmental or health-related sphere. The present course pays special attention to the shocks generated by the pandemic and discusses the responses in some countries and by the international community. The post-pandemic economic recovery has begun, yet the course is relevant and important with regard to responding to shocks and crises. In addition, the course addresses the interdependence of national, regional and international economic realities and their policy implications. It incorporates an institutional approach and addresses the ability of countries to respond to multiple shocks and to mitigate and enhance capacity for response and resilience.

To enhance coordination and collaboration with local, regional and public institutions in understanding resilience, UN Trade and Development welcomes the nominations of public officials from various ministries and related institutions, both national and regional. The course is also open to academics and students in relevant fields. Nominees may work in various areas, including, but not limited to, economic development, planning, sustainable development, education, the environment, finance, investment and governance. Nominations are welcome from any of the five regions established to host venues for the regional courses under paragraph 166, namely, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin American and the Caribbean and the Middle East and North Africa.