E-learning course on digital identity for trade and development

13 February–31 March 2023

UNCTAD is organizing the delivery of the TRAINFORTRADE e-learning course on digital identity for trade and development in English, from 13 February to 31 March 2023, with follow-up webinars on 29 March 2023.

The global objective of the course is to identify and draft policies on digital identity related to trade and development. It includes defining:

The limits of data protection and digital identity
The scope of digital identity governance
The risks and solutions related to digital identity.

This project will contribute to strengthening the capacities of small island developing States (SIDS) in Africa, the Caribbean and Asia and the Pacific to adopt trade policies that foster digital economy development and enhance crisis responsiveness. Specifically, it aims at strengthening the capacities of SIDS on key aspects of the digital economy through the development of skills, knowledge with innovative development approaches based on a recognized blended learning method and state-of-the-art technological solutions.

The registration is open to all relevant stakeholders from SIDS and delegates from permanent missions, based in Geneva, of SIDS. We particularly encourage the participation of women. Officials can directly self-register at https://tft-reg.unctad.org, then select “Digital Identity for Trade and Development 2023” and use the access code: 2023.DITD

Objectives

The objective of the course is to identify and draft policies on digital identity related to trade and development. It includes defining:

The limits of data protection and digital identity
The scope of digital identity governance
The risks and solutions related to digital identity.

Programme outline

Each course module includes interactive assessments and links to communication tools for online interaction. Every module consists of video presentations, a participant manual, a forum, tests and case studies. Participants should spend between 4 to 5 hours per week to study the material and participate in the forums.
The 6 distance-learning modules are:

Module 1: Fundamental Concepts of Digital Identity
Module 2: Data Protection
Module 3: Digital Identity Usage
Module 4: Governance
Module 5: Digital Identity Technology Solutions and Risks
Module 6: Digital Trade Agreement

The course will be conducted in Train for Trade’s distance learning platform. In the platform, participants will have access to manuals, multimedia presentations, module exams, opinion surveys and forums created for each module for discussions with the instructor and other participants.
A 90-minute follow-up webinar will be organized at the end of the course. The topic will be defined during the assessment of the online sessions.