Vacancies, training courses & events in PSD

Training and Events on Green Growth

• UN CC:e-Learn offers a self-paced 30-hour course in English on Green Industrial Policy: Promoting Competitiveness and Structural Transformation

Training and Events on the DCED Standard and Results Measurement in PSD

Please note that these events are not organised by DCED, unless stated otherwise. Any provider of training in skills related to the DCED Standard is invited to write to the Secretariat with details, for possible inclusion.

• No upcoming training courses or events at this point.

Training and Events on Private Sector Engagement

The following training courses and events cover direct engagement with companies on their core business activities and/or engagement with the financial sector to leverage private finance for the SDGs.

• SDC Online Learning on Private Sector Engagement – including videos on ‘PSE fundamentals’, ‘Planning PSE interventions’ and SDC-specific information on PSE
• The Partnering Initiative: Effective Partnering for Sustainable Development – Facilitated Online Training Course
• GIIN: Guide for Impact Investment Fund Managers: A Step-by-Step Resource to Creating and Managing a Private Equity Impact Fund
• Social Finance Academy, in collaboration with University of Zurich and Convergence: Impact Investment & Blended Finance for Development Agencies & Foundations, September 11 – 13, 2024

Training and Events on Inclusive Business

• The Inclusive Business Action Network (IBAN) has developed an e-learning course “Introduction to Inclusive Business” focusing on the definition and basic features of inclusive business (IB); IB target groups and how they are involved in the value chain; different IB approaches and the IB ecosystem. The course targets impact entrepreneurs and managers, policymakers, impact investors and the general public.

Training and Events on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Gender Issues

• UNIDO offer a self-paced, free, online training course on gender lens investing (GLI) for donor staff. Learners should plan to dedicate 1 – 1.5 hours to each of the six modules.
• FAO offers a free online training on developing gender-sensitive value chains, primarily targeted at development practitioners and policy makers working on the development of sustainable food systems.
• The World Bank offers a free introductory online training on Gender Equality and Development and a separate free, self-paced course on Gender in Agriculture.