1. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development UNCTAD Virtual Institute on Trade and Development Building national policy capacity with universities

2. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development What is the UNCTAD Virtual Institute?: rationale: The role of Universities Generate and disseminate knowledge – teaching and research Important role in development  Sustainable capacity building Working with existing institutions Flexibility and accessibility Ownership

3. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development The UNCTAD Virtual Institute http://vi.unctad.org

4. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development The Virtual Institute and UNCTAD UNCTAD as a Knowledge Based Institution VI works across all UNCTAD programmes and divisions Enhancing Universities access to UNCTAD and UNCTAD’s access to Universities

5. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development The Virtual Institute so far…. Launched in Sao Paolo in June 2004 with 6 founder members Committment to the network – importance of membership 180 resources published 3 new trade and development projects 6 newsletters Advice, feedback, support Two study tours – over 60 students

6. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development The Virtual Institute so far…. Jawarhal Nehru University, New Delhi, India School of International Relations, Tehran, Iran University of Jordan University of Mauritius Université Pierre Mendès, Grenoble, France University of Campinas, Brazil University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Centre for Trade Policy and Law, Carelton University, Canada Latin American School of Social Sciences, Buenos Aries, Argentina University of International Business and Economics, China Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal University of the West Indies 100% increase in membership:

7. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development First Annual Virtual Institute Meeting: Intense and stimulating programme of activities. We have: Learnt Shared Debated

8. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Vi programme of activities Given us access to Geneva-based expertise Promoted our activities Developed and improved our courses Provided a platform for us to share our research

9. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development VI PLAN OF ACTION MAIN AREAS: Development and exchange of teaching materials Joint research, including peer review and feedback on work-in progress, and subsequent publications Exchange of professors/students Strengthening the content and use of the Vi website Mutual Advice and support

10. United Nations Conference on Trade and Development The value of the Vi Network Decentralized Flexible Adaptable Needs driven Sustainable and efficient capacity building