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Negotiation Workshop Series

Summary
Date: 25-27 February 2008
Location: United Nations Headquarters

The second workshop of the UNITAR Negotiation Workshop Series on Effective Negotiation in Multilateral Conferences will familiarize participants with the tools and strategies that can assist them in addressing the challenges that go with the day-in and day-out consultations and negotiations at UN headquarters. 

Negotiation skills result in a form of “soft power” influence. Especially developing and least developed countries must often rely upon such influence to effectively promote their interests in the multilateral arena. Knowing the tools of negotiation and how to apply them can provide an equalizing power and help to secure beneficial agreements in international negotiations.

Over the course of 2,5 days, participants will learn first hand from top negotiation experts and experienced diplomats.



Objectives

To improve international cooperation through more effective negotiating in a multilateral context, this workshop will:

  • Provide an overview over the purposes, products and processes of multilateral conferences;
  • Review the dynamics, strategies and techniques for producing good negotiated outcomes;
  • Illustrate negotiation processes through case studies and simulation exercises;
  • Provide an interactive learning environment that fosters group discussion and experience sharing among participants;
  • Present preparations for negotiations in multilateral conferences
    (consultation, prioritization, strategy, formulating proposals, etc.); and
  • Provide an overview on managing multilateral negotiations and conferences
    (formal and informal roles of chairmen, tools and resources of the Chair).

Additional Information

Downloads:

Information note (pdf) on the workshop organization
Workshop programme (pdf)

Working Language:
English

Contact: Sarah Rosengaertner



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