A partnership with academia

Vi videoconference for Russia explores e-commerce challenges and opportunities

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Thursday, 20 April 2017 11:42

Edgardo Torija Zane

On March 21, the Vi organized a videoconference presentation for 52 students of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, a Russian affiliate member. 

Diana Korka, from UNCTAD's Division on Technology and Logistics, delivered a presentation to discuss the opportunities and challenges of e-commerce for development. The presentation was also attended by Ulin Denis, Deputy Director of the Department of Europe, North America and international organizations from the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.

Spring internship available at the Vi - Deadline: April 4

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Wednesday, 22 March 2017 07:06

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The 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 mid April. Priority will be given to applicants with skills in filming, video-editing and distance learning development, as well as English-language drafting.

Vi 2017 online course on trade and gender graduates 90

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Friday, 10 March 2017 02:12

Simonetta Zarrilli

The third edition of the Virtual Institute online course on trade and gender, held January 9 to February 26, trained government officials, UN staff and civil society representatives from 55 countries on the implications of gender for trade.

"I was not aware of the many and crucial dimensions of this important matter and its relevance to international trade, and how it is directly related to my professional activity," said Victoria Francolino, Deputy Permanent Representative of Uruguay to the WTO, UNCTAD, WIPO and ITC.

The course was delivered by the Vi and the Trade, Gender and Development Programme, as part of a capacity-building project on trade and gender funded by the governments of Finland and Sweden.

Nigerian affiliate 134th Vi member

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Saturday, 07 January 2017 08:24

Hilary Enos Edu

Nigeria'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.

Scholarships available: New Vi online course on structural transformation and industrial policy - Deadline: February 10

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Tuesday, 03 January 2017 10:30

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Academics, 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.