Tipo
Course
Economic Diplomacy
Ubicación
Web-based
Fecha
-
Duración
4 Semanas
Área del programa
Peace Security and Diplomacy,
Multilateral Diplomacy
Sitio web
Precio
600,00 US$
Correo Electrónico del Centro de Coordinación del Evento
mdp-elearning@unitar.org
Número del Centro de Coordinación del evento
+41 22 917 87 16
Inscripción
Open-registration event
Tipo de aprendizaje
E-learning
Idioma(s)
English
Objetivos del evento
The online course aims to increase the knowledge of Economic Diplomacy, actors, fora, evolution and key issues. At the end of the course, participants will have gained the understanding of concepts and skills needed for effective engagement in Economic Diplomacy and multilateral negotiations.
Antecedentes
The imperative for competencies in trade negotiation and economic diplomacy has become increasingly acute. Given the various global economic shocks and crises we had to confront in the past years the global community has realized that new ways and means to reform the global economic system have to be found. This course aims to help participants understand what economic diplomacy is, how it has evolved over time and how it has become a fundamental component of a country’s foreign policy. It will also examine the various multilateral negotiating fora and the inter-relationship between them.
Objetivos del aprendizaje
At the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the basic concepts of economic diplomacy and how its practice has evolved;
- Identify key economic and development issues under negotiation in various multilateral forums;
- Explain the role and inter-relationships between the major multilateral economic and trade institutions;
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of tools and technique required in Economic Diplomacy.
Metodología
The course will be conducted in English over a period of four weeks, each week consisting of a module focusing on a different topic. The course will be delivered via UNITAR’s e-Learning platform. This pedagogical tool will help the student meet the course’s learning objectives through a self-paced study routine supported by multimedia, optional and required readings, discussion forums, assessment quizzes, and a wealth of other information.
Público objetivo
The course is designed for mid to senior-level government officers in ministries whose work is related to economic diplomacy and trade negotiations. It also targets entry-level and mid-career diplomats working in a multilateral setting. Private sector specialists and students whose work or studies are related to this subject are also encouraged to apply.
Información adicional
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We highly recommend credit card payments
The course participation fee is 600 USD. You will receive an invoice by email after registration.
Participants from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) are eligible to apply for a fellowship. Please click here for more details. Registration will be closed as soon as the course is full and your place will be secured once your payment is confirmed.
General Requirements
- Have a good command of the English language
- Be computer literate
Technical Requirements
UNITAR recommends the following as a minimum in hardware and software to take our e-Learning courses. Please consult your Network Administrator or Systems person to ensure that you have the following:
- Platform: Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, ME, XP or superior; MacOS 9 or MacOS X; Linux
- Hardware: 64 MB of RAM, 1 GB of free disk space
- Software:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (click here to download for free)
- Adobe Flash Player (click here to download for free)
- Microsoft Office (Windows or Mac) or Open Office (click here to download for free)
- Browser: Internet Explorer 7 or higher (click here to download for free); it works better with Firefox 3.6 or higher (click here to download for free)
- Note that JavaScript, Cookies and Pop-ups must be enabled
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