From 13-17 July 2026, the group composed of 23 middle managers (7 women) from the port communities of Mauritania will present the case studies to international jury members from UNCTAD and other ports members of the programme to obtain UNCTAD TrainForTrade’s Port Management Programme certificate. The cycle 3 will be launched the last day of the week.
Programme outline
As part of the activities of the French-speaking network of the TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP), the trainees of the second cycle, 23 port managers (5 women, 22%), of the port communities of Nouakchott and Ndiago are starting the delivery of the course on Modern Port Management (240 hours) from November 2024 to mid 2026. The trainees will draft theses consisting of case studies concerning a real problem and providing concrete recommendations to improve the performance of the port communities of Nouakchott and Ndiago, Mauritania.
Description
The UNCTAD TrainForTrade Port Management Programme (PMP) supports port communities in developing countries in delivering more efficient and competitive port management in the future. 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.
The PMP’s main objectives
- Strengthen institutional capacity and management efficiency of ports and related agencies.
- Promote port community participation and public-private partnerships.
- Enhance the competitiveness of ports and the quality of their services.
- Improve the environmental sustainability and social responsibility of ports.
The PMP provides technical assistance in various areas, including port planning, management and operations, logistics and supply chain management, port security, safety and environmental protection, and legal and regulatory frameworks. It also organizes training courses, workshops, and seminars, as well as conducts research and analysis on port-related issues.