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United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD)
 



The Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The Commission provides the General Assembly and ECOSOC with high-level advice on relevant science and technology issues.

UNCTAD is responsible for the substantive servicing of the Commission.

 

 

 News

 
UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development
29 May 2012CSTD concludes with two draft resolutions for ECOSOC
​The 15th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) convened in Geneva from 21 to 25 May 2012, recommended to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for adoption, two draft resolutions, on Science and Technology for Development, and on the follow-up to the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
CSTD
22 May 2012CSTD discusses UN Secretary-General’s reports on priority themes

Developments in the ICT landscape have provided opportunities for innovation, collaboration and learning. However, for applied science to keep delivering benefits to societies, a stronger commitment to basic science and research is required, participants agreed.​

Richard R. Ernst
21 May 2012At CSTD, Nobel Laureate underscores imperative of social responsibility

Scientific and technological advancements have transformed our societies, but for them to benefit all mankind the societal preconditions of fairness, sustainability and sound global governance are required, said Professor Richard R. Ernst at the opening session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) on 21 May.​

CSTD
21 May 2012UNCTAD S-G opens CSTD session

The link between new technologies and inclusive growth and development is neither simple, nor linear. UNCTAD’s research has aimed at helping understand the relationship, said Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi.​

CSTD
20 May 2012UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development in Geneva for week-long meeting

At the 21-25 May session, ministerial and other participants, including a Nobel laureate, will seek new ways to harness science and technology to address development challenges, and review the progress made in the implementation of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes.​

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 Documents

 
2013 Report of the United Nations Secretary-General: Progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society at the regional and international levels (A/69/65–E/2014/12)
03 Mar 2014, 185.6 KB
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2012 Report of the United Nations Secretary-General: Progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society at the regional and international levels (A/68/65–E/2013/11)
26 Mar 2013, 362.7 KB
GA Resolution 67/195. Information and communications technologies for development (A/67/434)
29 Jan 2013, 65.9 KB
2011 Report of the United Nations Secretary-General: Progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society at the regional and international levels [includes Addendum] (A/67/66–E/2012/49)
12 Mar 2012, 326.0 KB
2010 Report of the United Nations Secretary-General: Progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society at the regional and international levels (A/66/64–E/2011/77)
14 Mar 2011, 230.6 KB
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 Annual sessions

 
Start DateTitleLocationCountry
04-08 May 2015 Commission on Science and Technology for Development, eighteenth sessionGenevaSwitzerland
23-27 May 2005Commission on Science and Technology for Development, eighth session Geneva
25-30 May 2008Commission on Science and Technology for Development, eleventh sessionGeneva
21-25 May 2012Commission on Science and Technology for Development, fifteenth sessionGenevaSwitzerland
22-27 May 2011Commission on Science and Technology for Development, fourteenth sessionGeneva
14-19 May 2006Commission on Science and Technology for Development, ninth session Geneva
12-16 May 2014Commission on Science and Technology for Development, seventeenth sessionGenevaSwitzerland
24-28 May 2004Commission on Science and Technology for Development, seventh sessionGeneva
03-07 Jun 2013Commission on Science and Technology for Development, sixteenth sessionGenevaSwitzerland
05-09 May 2003Commission on Science and Technology for Development, sixth sessionGeneva
20-25 May 2007Commission on Science and Technology for Development, tenth session Geneva
16-21 May 2010Commission on Science and Technology for Development, thirteenth sessionGeneva
24-29 May 2009Commission on Science and Technology for Development, twelfth sessionGeneva
22 May 2007CSTD-GAID panel on ICT for Development – A follow up to the World Summit on the Information Society
28 May-01 Jun 2001Economic and Social Council, Commission on Science and Technology for Development, fifth sessionGeneva
11-23 Apr 1993Economic and Social Council, Commission on Science and Technology for Development, First sessionGeneva
17-21 May 1999Economic and Social Council, Commission on Science and Technology for Development, fourth sessionGeneva
14-24 May 1995Economic and Social Council, Commission on Science and Technology for Development, Second sessionGeneva
12-16 May 1997Economic and Social Council, Commission on Science and Technology for Development, Third sessionGeneva
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 Inter-sessional panels

 
Start DateTitleLocationCountry
26-28 Nov 2014CSTD 2014-2015 Inter-sessional PanelGenevaSwitzerland
02-04 Dec 2013CSTD 2013-2014 Inter-sessional PanelWashington, D.C.United States of America
07-09 Jan 2013CSTD 2012-2013 Inter-sessional PanelLimaPeru
12-15 Dec 2011CSTD 2011-2012 Inter-sessional PanelManila (Philippines)
14-17 Dec 2010CSTD 2010-2011 Inter-sessional Panel Geneva
08-11 Nov 2009CSTD 2009-2010 Inter-sessional Panel Geneva
11-14 Nov 2008CSTD 2008-2009 Inter-sessional Panel Santiago (Chile)
27-30 Nov 2007CSTD 2007-2008 Inter-sessional Panel Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
06-08 Nov 2006CSTD Panel - Promoting the building of a people-centred, development-oriented and inclusive information society, with a view to enhancing digital opportunities for all peopleParis
10-12 Nov 2005CSTD Panel - Bridging the technology gap between and within nationsRabat
26-29 Oct 2004CSTD Panel Meeting on Science and Technology Promotion, Advice and Application for the Achievement of the Millennium Development GoalsVienna
29-31 Oct 2003CSTD, Panel Meeting on Promoting the Application of Science and Technology to Meet the Development Goals contained in the Millenium DeclarationTuñez (Tuñez)
15-17 Jan 2003CSTD-Third Panel Meeting on Enhancing Strategic Competitiveness in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Luanda (Angola)
15-17 Oct 2002CSTD-Second Panel Meeting on Linking Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Technology Development for Capacity Building and Strategic CompetitivenessColombo (Sri Lanka)
22-24 May 2002CSTD-First Panel Meeting on Indicators of Technology DevelopmentGeneva
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