United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNCTAD TrainForTrade
Strengthening knowledge and skills through innovative approaches for sustainable economic development
In order to increase trade flows and foster economic development, the programme creates port networks bringing together public, private and international entities. The aim is to share knowledge and expertise between port operators and strengthen talent management and human resources development in port communities.
Latest updates
From 26 to 29 October 2026, 26 port professionals, including 5 women, will take part in TrainForTrade French-speaking activities in Nouakchott
From 5 to 16 October 2026, 26 port professionals, including 17 women, will take part in TrainForTrade French-speaking activities in Haiti.
TFT Port Management Programme
Worldwide networks of public and private port entities sharing knowledge across continents.
ExploreTraining on the production, dissemination and use of official trade and maritime statistics.
ExploreSustainable training and capacity-building delivered through modular online learning.
ExplorePort Performance Newsletters and research series produced with partner port communities.
ExploreEvents
TrainForTrade
The Section focuses on developing skills, knowledge and capacities through innovative development approaches based on a recognized pedagogical method and state-of-the-art technological solutions.
Port Endeavor goes digital: TrainForTrade finalist for the 2023 UN Secretary-General Awards in the category “UN 2.0 – Quintet of Change”.
Active Initiatives
Overview The TrainForTrade programme in collaboration with UNSD, WTO and UNCTAD/STAT works on the subject of trade statistics with the two topics addressing : Statistics on…
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