UNDP/UNITAR e-Learning Course on "Human Development Impact Assessment of Trade Policy" - Course Outline

Course Outline

UNDP/UNITAR e-Learning Course on "Human Development Impact Assessment of Trade Policy"

Week  1: MODULE 1

Introduction to Human development impact assessment

(Approximative learning time: 10 hours)

• Module Introduction
• Module learning objectives

At the end of the 1st week the trainee will be able to describe the preconditions, objectives and the framework for conducting an HDIA of trade policy. The trainee will be able to discuss the analytical framework that underpins the undertaking of an HDIA. The trainee will be able to critically review the key issues related to trade policy making in developing countries.

• Module core text
  • Introduction
  • The need for an assessment of the human development impact of trade policy
  • An analytical framework              
  • HDIA procedure              
  • Organization of toolkit  
• Summary
• Discussion topics
• Bibliography
• Further readings (PDF format)
• Glossary of key terms

Week 2: MODULE 2

Developing a conceptual framework for assessing the human development impact of trade policy

(Approximative learning time: 10 hours)  

• Module Introduction
• Module learning objectives        

At the end of the 2nd week the trainee will be able to interpret and discuss the relationships and the transmission channels between trade and human development. The trainee will be able to associate indicators of human development to trade policy making and value the challenges of linking trade policies with human development outcomes.

• Module core text
  • The relationship between trade and human development          
  • The scope of trade policies in HDIA
  • The concept and indicators of Human Development
    • Indicators of human development          
    • Four pillars of human development        
• Conclusion: the challenges for policy makers
• Summary
• Discussion topics
• Bibliography
• Further readings (PDF format)
• Glossary of key terms

Week 3: MODULE 3

Human development impact assessment of trade policy (Part 1)

(Approximative learning time: 10 hours)  

• Module Introduction
• Module learning objectives

At the end of the 3rd week the trainee will be able to distinguish and interpret pre-assessment, impact assessment and post assessment specificities and to operationalize the HDIA steps for a chosen trade policy.

• Module core text
  • Basic questions about the HDIA of trade policy  
  • Stages and steps of the HDIA of trade policy
    • STAGE 1: Pre-assessment – scoping and mapping            
    • STAGE 2: Impact assessment     
    • STAGE 3: Post-assessment – feedback and policy dialogue 
• Summary
• Discussion topics
• Bibliography
• Further readings (PDF format)
• Glossary of key terms

Week  4: MODULE 4

Human development impact assessment of trade policy (Part 2)

(Approximative learning time: 10 hours)  

• Module Introduction
• Module learning objectives

At the end of the 4th week the trainee will have tested the HDIA through case studies. The trainee will be able to design an HDIA of a trade policy and apply the analytical approach to undertake an HDIA exercise, including the specification of  the most adequate analytical tools.

• Module core text
  • Case study: HDIA of the expiry of the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing               
  • Some assessment experiences and the lessons learned               
  • Conclusion: hopes and limits of policy cooperation 
• Summary
• Discussion topics
• Bibliography
• Further readings (PDF format)
• Glossary of key terms

 Week  5: WRAP UP 

• Course wrap up and conclusion
• Course evaluation questionnaire