United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNCTAD TrainForTrade
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.
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From 6 to 13 July 2026, participants will follow the delivery of Module 6: Economic and commercial management in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire As part of the…
9-13 February 2026Calabar, Nigeria Lagos port, NigeriaCredits: Nigerian Port Authority The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) supports port communities in developing countries in delivering more…
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.
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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”.
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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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