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The 5th UNCTAD Youth forum will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, from 20 to 23 October 2025 as part of the 16th Ministerial conference of UNCTAD.
The theme is “Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive
and sustainable development”.
The forum is open to students or young professionals aged 18 to 30, who are interested in trade and development issues, and want to debate with other youth from around the world.
Criteria to participate:
- Be between the ages of 18 and 30.
- Be able to speak and understand English.
- Have experience (from studies or work) in the areas of UNCTAD’s work/focus.
Evidence of projects related to trade and development (academic and professional)
will be considered as experience in the field.
Participants are expected to identify their own sources of funding for participation.
Limited seats are available. Applications will be dealt with on a first-come, first-served basis.
