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  • Short Courses for Geneva-based Diplomats - 2025 series

    The UNCTAD secretariat is pleased to announce another series of short courses in 2025 on key international economic issues for delegates from permanent missions to the United Nations Office at Geneva and the World Trade Organization.

    The aim of the courses is to give delegates from permanent missions an opportunity to become better acquainted with topical issues and developments in the international economic agenda as they are reflected in the work of UNCTAD. More detailed information on the content of individual courses may be found below.

    In the first semester, three courses will be provided at Palais des Nations - on 21 February, 3 April, and 19 June 2025. respectively. 

    The first semester in 2025 includes:

    • Friday 21 February 2025, 10 a.m. (Room XXVI) - Trade Preferences Outlook 2024: Towards a new market access cooperation
    • Thursday 3 April 2025, 10 a.m. (Room XXVI) - Forecast on the global economy and its trends, and debt issues for developing economies
    • Thursday 19 June 2025, 10 a.m. (Room XXVI) - The Technology and Innovation Report 2025: Inclusive Artificial Intelligence for Development