The second Vi members meeting, which took place in October, provided an opportunity for the network to meet face-to-face to discuss the future work plan of the Virtual Institute, to build professional relationships with each other and to participate in discussions on a number of trade topics.
The "Days of the Senegalese Economy" organized by the Centre of Applied Policy Research (CREA) at the University of Dakar and its partners provided a forum for researchers and policy makers to jointly reflect on the main challenges faced by the country and possible policy responses supported by research findings.
The ability to conduct meaningful analysis of trade and investment issues is essential for developing countries to be able to shape their own policies at a national level, as well as in regional and international negotiating fora.
This CD-Rom is the result of a week-long workshop held in Geneva from the 11 th - 15 th September 2006 aimed at researchers and teachers in academia and other knowledge institutions.
Workshop participants and university members will receive a copy by express mail in the next few days. Others may request a copy by writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or browse the contents online.
Founded in 1962, the Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM) of Maputo, Mozambique, is pledged to being an institution of excellence in the context of education, science, culture and technology.
The Virtual Institute university members will meet in Geneva to review the year's achievements, set priorities, and develop the work programme for the network.
Through the Virtual Institute, UNCTAD equips academia to provide decision makers with policy-relevant research and expertise necessary to pursue successful integration into the global economy.
