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9 November 2020, Merida, Mexico – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders (CIFAL) in Merida hosted a two-day virtual workshop on the role and contribution that Media can make in the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.
During two days, 35 members of the press from Mexico participated in the discussions that were facilitated by experts and practitioners from CIFAL Merida, CIFAL Ecuador, CIFAL Madrid, CIFAL Malaga, and UNITAR.
The seminar was inaugurated by Mr. Hector Navarrete, Director of CIFAL Merida and by Dr. Deisi Kusztra, Member of ...
Geneva, 9 December 2020 - Climate change is recognized as a major challenge for the 21st century. New awareness, knowledge and competencies are needed across societies to be able to effectively address associated issues and negative effects. In order to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of Kenyan diplomats, government officials and civil society representatives, the Foreign Service Academy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Climate Change Directorate, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and The O...
19 February 2021, Geneva, Switzerland - Climate change is recognized as a major challenge for the 21st century. New awareness, knowledge and competencies are needed across societies to be able to effectively address associated issues and negative effects. In order to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of Kenyan diplomats, government officials and civil society representatives, the Foreign Service Academy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Climate Change Directorate, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNI...
The UNITAR Hiroshima Office has developed a high-level Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting of Foreign Aid Training Programme which aims to strengthen the capacity and enhance the effectiveness and professional skills of a core group of senior government officials. Through an overview of the monitoring and evaluation framework, with practical exercises on implementing, monitoring, conducting evaluations and developing action plans. In addition, this programme provides exposure to best practices in implementing foreign aid strategies, as well as uniquely incorporate an exami...
The UNITAR Division for Multilateral Diplomacy is thrilled to present its newest master’s degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy in cooperation with the Ecole Supérieure des Affaires (ESA) in Beirut. This year-long program set to start in October 2020, intends to deepen students’ understanding of international affairs and effectively prepare them for an exciting career in diplomacy.
Classes taught by experts in fields ranging from Geopolitics to Negotiation and even Business Law will take place over 6 months in ESA’s beautiful campus in downtown Beirut. After follow...
31 October 2022, Cape Town, South Africa – In the framework of the 7th Regional Conference for Africa under the theme Connecting Africa through Smart, Safe and Resilient Roads: Stimulating Growth and Trade on the Continent, UNITAR and CIFAL Durban in collaboration with the South African Roads Federation (SARF), theInternational Road Federation (IRF), the World Road Association (PIARC), offered a training session on innovative practices to optimize road networks, and a training workshop on the Management Practices for Safer Roads Toolkit, gather...
22 January 2019, Quito, Ecuador- The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Quito (CIFAL Quito) jointly with the Consortium of Provincial Autonomous Governments of Ecuador (CONGOPE), the Local Governments Association of Ecuador, the National Electoral Council and the Democracy Institute hosted “The New Role of Local Authorities in Elections” in Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca, Ecuador.
These conferences aimed at strengthening the capacities of Decentralised Local Governments towards the 2019 municipal elections in Ecuador. They gathered 500 participants,...
06 August 2019, Quezon City, Philippines – The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders in Philippines (CIFAL Philippines) in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration, the International Labour Organization and UN Women launched the Global Migration Professional Course at the School of Statistics, University of the Philippines Diliman.
The main objective of this course is to exchange knowledge through a comparative and pragmatic approach on the challenges in migration management. This one-month-course is comprised of 7 modules distrib...
Rwanda's Ministry of Health and the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, in collaboration with UNITAR, The Defeat-NCD Partnership and other stakeholders, have launched the National Strategy and Costed Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD), covering the period from 2020 to 2025. The initiative aims to reduce premature deaths by addressing NCD at all stages of life. The plan will require an investment of 358.15 billion Rwandan Francs (RWF) over five years, with funding allocated for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes care, cancer treatment, resp...
The Learning Solutions team at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is dedicated to equipping future professionals with essential skills to navigate the ever-evolving global landscape. Future leaders need the tools to tackle complex problems and seize emerging opportunities. By focusing on innovation, strategic foresight, and problem-solving, we ensure that our internal team, external partners, and training participants are prepared to help create a better world., Living Our ApproachWe do not just teach these skills; we live them. Our team embodie...