text: Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Libraryinstitutions bothinconventional fields, suchastraining oftrainers; curriculum development, training materials development, andinnewpriority areasparticularly inmanagerial aspects andinnetworking withsimilar institutions inboth developing andindustrialized countries; fostering thedevelopment oflinksamong training institutions; andsupporting initiatives fortheestablishment of specialized training institutions. 13.97 Intheareaoftraining research anddevelopment, theInternational Trade Centrewill: develop specialized training materials, adaptandupdateexisting materials, andintroduce improved training technologies; develop training programmes innewtechnical andfunctional areas, thepriorities being entrepreneurial skillsforexport, negotiation techniques, cross-cultural communications skills andstrategic planninq forexport; formulate atraining strategy andanaction programme forpromoting theinvolvement ofwomeninthe tradedevelopment process: andsetupaninformation centrefordeveloping countries onworld-wide training facilities intradepromotion andexport development. 13.98Directtraining activities willinclude on-the-job training facilitating the transfer oftraining technology; upgrading tradepromotion andexportmarketing skillsofkeypersonnel intrade-related entities; training foreffective trade promotion andinternational marketing fortradepromotion officials atthe headquarters oftheInternational TradeCentre; non-traditional training eventsin newsubject areasintradepromotion andexport development; andincreasing the numberofqualified personnel capable ofcontributing inthemedium termtothe export development efforts oftheircountries through specialized seminars and long-term courses forexporters. -36- Digitized by Dag Hammarskjöld Library
analysis: The text discusses the activities of the International Trade Centre, focusing on training and development programs to promote trade and export development. It highlights the importance of training in managerial aspects, networking, and specialized areas such as entrepreneurial skills, negotiation techniques, and cross-cultural communications. The text also mentions the development of training materials, programs, and technologies. Given the focus on training and trade development, it is likely that the text falls under categories related to international trade and education.