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University of Port Harcourt, NigeriaNigeria's University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) in the Virtual Institute today as our 134th member.

Located in the heart of Nigeria's oil industry, the Rivers State, the University of Port Harcourt was founded in 1975 with the aim of enlightening students through training and research to aid in the development of Nigeria.

The university offers a Master's in International Trade and Development, which features courses in econometrics, entrepreneurship, international law, trade negotiations, and history of African trade. The Ph.D. in Trade and Development Finance builds on topics in microeconomics, development economics, international trade, finance, global economy and regional economic integration.

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Virtual Institute e-learningAcademics, policymakers and representatives of civil society in developing countries and countries with economies in transition are invited to apply for participation in the first edition of the Virtual Institute online course on structural transformation and industrial policy.

Funded by the Government of Finland, the course is based on on the Vi teaching material on structural transformation and industrial policy.

The seven-week course, scheduled March 6 to April 23, is open to candidates involved in research, teaching, policy formulation and implementation, or field work in the area of development.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in economics, international relations or political science, with coursework in development economics. Excellent knowledge of English, including technical terminology, is also required. 

Candidates must complete the online application process, as well as submit a photo, current CV and nomination letter from their institution, by February 10.
 
 
 
 
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Universidad Pontificia BolivarianaThe Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (UPB) joined the Virtual Institute today. The 19th member from Colombia, UPB's membership extends the Vi's affiliate network to 54 institutions in 19 countries.

Founded in 1936, the university aims to provide comprehensive training for social and human transformation.
 
UPB offers a four-year programme in International Business Administration, and courses on international trade relations, trade logistics, enterprise competitiveness and foreign direct investment. It also offers double degrees with universities in Milan and Paris, and has a language centrer in Accra, Ghana, to train Colombian diplomats and African government officials.
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Mahatma Ghandhi University, 132nd Vi institutional memberMahatma Gandhi University (MGU), the Virtual Institute's first affiliate institutional member in Rwanda, joined the Vi network today. 

Established in 2014, MGU has a history of research and training with its foundation institution in India and facilitation centers worldwide. The institutional mission of the university is to transform the Rwandan citizen into skilled humans, able to advance the socio-economic development of the country by ensuring equitable access to quality education focusing on combatting illiteracy, promoting information technology, and stimulating critical thinking. 
 
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UNCTAD Virtual InstituteThe UNCTAD Virtual Institute is recruiting a project management intern for its Geneva-based team.

Eligible candidates must be Master's students, students in their last undergraduate year, or recent graduates who can commit to work five days per week (35 hours) for four to six months beginning in January. Priority will be given to applicants with skills in filming, video-editing and distance learning development, as well as English-language drafting.

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