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6 June 2022, Geneva, Switzerland – In today’s increasingly globalized and complex world, multilateral dialogue and cooperation is constantly becoming more essential to promote peace and drive progress. At the same time, government corruption continues to grow unchecked in places around the world. As such, the nexus and interrelation between Diplomacy and Anti-Corruption efforts is now more important than ever. In this regard, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) has partnered with the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) to launch the one-...
7 July 2020, Geneva, Switzerland - Between 29 June and 2 July 2020, 30 diplomats and embassy personnel from the Republic of Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Burundi, and the Republic of Rwanda gathered virtually in order to reinforce their skillset in two key areas: Cybersecurity and Security Awareness, taught by security veteran and ex-NATO Spokesperson Dr. Jamie Shea; and Digital Diplomacy, led by prominent cyberspace analyst and former British diplomat Mr. Shaun Riordan.
The e-workshops were conducted at a time when cyberattacks against...
23 November 2021, Geneva, Switzerland – The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically shown the degree to which vulnerability, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) characterize our world today. Higher levels of resilience and adaptability on the individual and organizational level are needed and can only be achieved through rapid development and implementation of new skills and innovative organizational strategies. In light of this, UNITAR and the Hertie School Executive Education signed a Letter of Agreement to empower growth-oriented professionals working in m...
UNITAR and the World Trade Institute (WTI) are pleased to announce the launch of four additional joint e-Learning courses on key issues international trade policy and regulation in 2011. The four to six week long courses are designed specifically for public and private sector officials and professionals who wish to broaden their knowledge and understanding of international trade. The courses are entirely delivered via the internet, including thematic online discussions moderated by instructors who possess in-depth knowledge and experience of current trade challenges and…
UNITAR’s partnership with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Nigeria continues to grow with the selection of training candidates from all the 9 Niger Delta states for the UNITAR/RKK Technical Skills training in Namibia, following the previous Automation training in Norway. These programs were conceived as part of efforts to tackle the high level of youth unemployment and restiveness in the region.
These training activities were done in partnership with the Rogaland Training and Education Centre (RKK), a Norwegian foundation established in Namibia by the…
8 May 2013, Geneva, Switzerland - Since 2008, the main technology application drive of UNOSAT has been accompanied by a fast growing training and knowledge sharing offer. As a result the Programme evolved into a centre of excellence acting on two interconnected fronts: services and training. This strategic choice is in line with the mandate and role of UNITAR in training national experts in UN member states and adds a distinctive competitive edge to UNOSAT geospatial expertise.
The Manager of UNOSAT explained: “There is an important difference between training and…
Innovative capacity development approach combines technology, mapping and academic knowledge in Chad
Since earlier in 2012 UNITAR/UNOSAT and the Swiss Development Cooperation are engaged in implementing a water management and capacity development project in Chad. This project, also known with its francophone name of “ResEAU”, has the ambitious aim of strengthening national capacity in the area of water resources by using mapping combined with capacity development techniques tailored to the local requirements and designed together with Swiss and Chadian partners.
In Switzerland, UNOSAT experts work together with the Centre for Hydrogeology and Geothermics at…
First e-Learning Course on "Introduction to Sustainable Consumption and Production in Africa"!
E-Learning Course, 5 September – 28 October, 2016
4 August 2016, Geneva, Switzerland - Transitioning towards Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) is key to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Agenda. The course “Introduction to SCP in Africa” provides policy makers and other stakeholders with an introduction to SCP, as an approach to enabling sustainable societies in Africa.
This is the first course of its kind, developed specifically for the needs of the African…
23 July 2014, Geneva, Switzerland - The first meeting of the Preparatory Committee of the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction opened in Geneva on 14 July, convened by UNISDR as part of the preparations of the World Conference scheduled for March 2015 in Sendai, Japan. The preparations started in 2012 and are to include over 100 regional and technical meetings to draw input from all stakeholders and players involved in disaster risk reduction.
A new UNITAR on-line tutorial is helping delegates and experts engaged in the international preparatory process navigate…