Turin School of Development
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The Turin School of Development (TSG) is a global educational center for the study of international trade
, law and development
and international economic law
. The TSG was founded in Turin in October 2009 as a joint venture between the International Training Center of the ILO, the ILO
, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the University of Turin
. The first class of postgraduate students matriculated in the 2009-2010 academic year.
and the Turin Polytechnic. Students and faculty have access to the University of Turin, Faculty of Law
, including its library and conference spaces.
, Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione CRT and the Camera di Commercio di Torino. As part of the program, a number of bursaries and scholarships are available to limited numbers of students.
, UNESCO
, the UNDP, WIPO and UNCITRAL
. The course modules and degree programs are designed for students intent on transnational careers, particularly in the field of law and development
. All instruction is offered in English to prepare students for careers in international organizations.
TSG participants, academics and students also have access to public lectures on international legal topics throughout Turin, such as those at the Collegio Carlo Alberto
, and the University of Turin, Faculty of Law
.
International trade
International trade is the exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories. In most countries, such trade represents a significant share of gross domestic product...
, law and development
Law and development
Law and development is an interdisciplinary study of law and economic and social development. It examines the relation between law and development and anlyzes how to use law as an instrument to promote economic development, democracy and human rights....
and international economic law
International economic law
International economic law is a field of international law that regulates the behavior of states, international organizations and firms operating in the international arena...
. The TSG was founded in Turin in October 2009 as a joint venture between the International Training Center of the ILO, the ILO
Ilo
Ilo is a port city in southern Peru, with some 58,000 inhabitants. It is the largest city in the Moquegua Region and capital of the province of Ilo.-History:...
, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the University of Turin
University of Turin
The University of Turin is a university in the city of Turin in the Piedmont region of north-western Italy...
. The first class of postgraduate students matriculated in the 2009-2010 academic year.
Location
The TSG facilities are located at the International Training Centre of the ILO in Turin, and in facilities of the University of TurinUniversity of Turin
The University of Turin is a university in the city of Turin in the Piedmont region of north-western Italy...
and the Turin Polytechnic. Students and faculty have access to the University of Turin, Faculty of Law
University of Turin, Faculty of Law
The University of Turin, Faculty of Law is the law school of the University of Turin . The faculty of law is elsewhere called the Law Department of the University of Turin...
, including its library and conference spaces.
Funding
Funding for the TSG was provided by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other donors including the Regione Piemonte, Comune di TorinoTurin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
, Compagnia di San Paolo, Fondazione CRT and the Camera di Commercio di Torino. As part of the program, a number of bursaries and scholarships are available to limited numbers of students.
Curriculum
The TSG offers course modules in conjunction with different global financial institutions and UN organizations, such as the World BankWorld Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
, UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
, the UNDP, WIPO and UNCITRAL
UNCITRAL
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law was established by the United Nations General Assembly by its Resolution 2205 of 17 December 1966 "to promote the progressive harmonization and unification of international trade law"....
. The course modules and degree programs are designed for students intent on transnational careers, particularly in the field of law and development
Law and development
Law and development is an interdisciplinary study of law and economic and social development. It examines the relation between law and development and anlyzes how to use law as an instrument to promote economic development, democracy and human rights....
. All instruction is offered in English to prepare students for careers in international organizations.
TSG participants, academics and students also have access to public lectures on international legal topics throughout Turin, such as those at the Collegio Carlo Alberto
Collegio Carlo Alberto
Collegio Carlo Alberto is one of the "colleges" of the University of Turin, located in the town of Moncalieri, northern Italy, in the province of Turin. The Collegio can refer to the physical structure, a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture in the town of Moncalieri, Italy or to the schools...
, and the University of Turin, Faculty of Law
University of Turin, Faculty of Law
The University of Turin, Faculty of Law is the law school of the University of Turin . The faculty of law is elsewhere called the Law Department of the University of Turin...
.