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Trade Centre, International Trade Forum - Issue 3/2005
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Photo: ITC/N. Domeisen ITC staff were
on hand to answer visitors' questions and give out information
materials. |
To mark the United Nations' 60th anniversary this
year, the UN office at Geneva and the city authorities are
organizing events and activities for the general public. The
initiatives help raise awareness among Geneva's population about
the various UN funds, programmes and specialized agencies -
including ITC - in the city, and how they work towards the
Millennium Development Goals.
In September, ITC participated in an event called Diplomate
d'un jour (Diplomat for a day), when the UN opened its doors
to the public. Some 3,000 people answered the invitation. Visitors
received a "UN diplomatic passport" for the day, which they could
get stamped at the three locations hosting the event. They also
received a fun questionnaire to fill out with information about the
participating organizations; those with correct answers were
entered into a prize draw.
At ITC's stand, visitors of all ages learned about the trade
development challenges that developing countries face, and what can
be done to help.