Project Info

Project Code
0809AR
Tranche
T06B
Tranche Type
Additional
Status
Closed
Title
Strengthening capacities for policy-oriented analysis of key global development challenges at developing country universities

Entities

Implementing Entity (Lead)
UNCTAD
Collaborating DA Entities
ECA
ECE
ECLAC
ESCAP
ESCWA

Financial and Evaluation Info

Total Budget
$493,000.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No

Countries and Regions

Areas of Work

Thematic Clusters
Social Development
Sustainable Development

Objective and Expected Outcomes

Objective
To help strengthen the capacity of developing country academics to conduct policy-oriented analysis of key developmental challenges, in particular the challenge related to the potential contribution of trade to poverty reduction, and foster their cooperation with policymakers
Expected Outcome 1
Knowledge of participating academics enhanced on data sources, tools, methods and policy relevant research questions on trade and poverty
Expected Outcome 2
Capacity of participating academics strengthened on the application of knowledge on data sources, tools, methods and research questions on trade and poverty to specific policy-oriented research projects relevant to their countries
Expected Outcome 3
Interaction/collaboration enhanced between academics and policymakers