UNITAR Online Catalogue

Effective Participation in Multilateral Conferences

种类
Course
位置
Geneva, Switzerland
日期
to
期限
2 Days
项目领域
Peace Security and Diplomacy, Multilateral Diplomacy
价格
US$1,000.00
活动协调人email
diplomacy@unitar.org
活动协调人联系方式
+41 22 917 86 77

背景信息

Governments and increasingly other actors such as international and non-governmental organizations use multilateral conferences as a means to achieve important policy objectives. As the number of conferences and meetings has risen considerably over the past twenty years, the number of government officers and other stakeholders involved in conference processes has also increased significantly. While diplomats remain at the centre of diplomacy, government officials assigned to line ministries and agencies, as well as staff of intergovernmental organizations and NGOs, are increasingly finding themselves in the role of the multilateral conference delegate. This course will help diplomats enhance their performance as a conference delegate, and as a result contribute to the overall efficiency and productiveness of conferences.

活动目标

  After this course the participant will be able to:

  • Identify how conferences unfold;
  • Name the rules of procedure and their value in advancing delegates' objectives;
  • Explain the importance of informal consultations;
  • Identify how to prepare for multilateral conferences.

内容和框架

The course will include a study of multilateral conferences and their main functions, outcomes, and the role of delegates in achieving collective and national purposes. An examination of formal and informal processes will reinforce an understanding of the mechanics of the conference structure. Next, participants will explore the nature and dynamics of international negotiation in the multilateral conference setting. 

方法

The course is designed to be interactive and participatory, including various pedagogical tools to enable the participants to function effectively and efficiently in multilateral conferences.

The course will be built on four pedagogical pillars: concept learning (lectures and presentations), role-playing (group exercises), experience sharing (roundtable discussions) and exposure to real world problems and policy choices delegates are confronted with. 
 

目标受众

This course is open to members of Permanent Missions and delegates of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and other government officials, representatives of international, intergovernmental, and non-governmental organizations. Senior managers from the private sector are equally invited to benefit from this unique course.

更多信息

The course will take place from 09:00-12:30 and 13:30-17:00, at the International Environment House (IEH), Chemin des Anémones 11-13, 1219 Châtelaine. The course will be conducted in English. 

The participants will be provided with a set of background material at the beginning of the course. Participants who have followed the course in its entirety will be awarded a course certificate.
 
UNITAR is happy to announce that a limited number of fellowships are available. Please select this link for more information: www.unitar.org/cdt-fellowships
 
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