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.

 

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 News

 
WSIS
19 March 2018Information Society Forum focuses on using technology to solve development problems
Huge gathering of experts in Geneva explores the ways in which information and communication technology can beat poverty, inequality, disease, hunger and climate change.
UN-CSTD
15 May 2017UN highlights critical role of science, technology and innovation in achieving the SDGs
The United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development concluded its twentieth session on the evening of 12 May with countries reaffirming its role as the United Nations torch-bearer for science, technology and innovation for development.
Flag of Iran
15 May 2017Science, technology and innovation a powerful engine for sustainable development in the Islamic Republic of Iran
A new report from UNCTAD finds that the Islamic Republic of Iran has greatly improved its science, technology and innovation capacity over the past decade. However, policy action can further improve the country's ability to harness the full potential of STI as an instrument to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
UN-CSTD
09 May 2017UN makes a solid case for the benefits of multilateral collaboration, openness, and the transformative potential of technology
"Scientific and technological progress is an essential means to eradicate poverty and create a better world for all. We should not see it as an existential threat," said Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi Secretary-General of UNCTAD about the opening of the twentieth session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD), the premier platform of the UN system that tackles science and technology questions and their implications for development.
UNCTAD
31 January 2017Q&A with Dhesi Baha Raja, Epidemiologist and Chief Scientist, Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology
The tide of misery brought on by epidemics in developing countries could be stemmed if health services were able to predict outbreaks. Dhesi Baha Raja, a co-founder of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology, thinks the power of machine learning can be used to increase outbreak prediction - and that multilateral forums like the Committee for Science and Technology for Development, convened by UNCTAD on January 23-27, can help spread the technology.
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 Documents

 
2015 Report of the 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/71/67-E/2016/51)
29 Feb 2016, 554.3 KB
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GA Resolution 70/125. Outcome document of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (A/RES/70/125)
01 Feb 2016, 297.4 KB
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Implementing WSIS outcomes: A ten-year review (UNCTAD/DTL/STICT/2015/3)
06 May 2015, 224 page(s), 2804.3 KB
2014 Report of the 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/70/63–E/2015/10)
08 Apr 2015, 382.1 KB
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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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 Annual sessions

 
Start DateTitleLocationCountry
14-18 May 2018Commission on Science and Technology for Development, twenty-first sessionGenevaSwitzerland
08-12 May 2017Commission on Science and Technology for Development, Twentieth SessionGenevaSwitzerland
09-13 May 2016Commission on Science and Technology for Development, Nineteenth SessionGenevaSwitzerland
04-08 May 2015Commission on Science and Technology for Development, eighteenth sessionGenevaSwitzerland
12-16 May 2014Commission on Science and Technology for Development, seventeenth sessionGenevaSwitzerland
03-07 Jun 2013Commission on Science and Technology for Development, sixteenth sessionGenevaSwitzerland
21-25 May 2012Commission on Science and Technology for Development, fifteenth sessionGenevaSwitzerland
22-27 May 2011Commission on Science and Technology for Development, fourteenth sessionGeneva
16-21 May 2010Commission on Science and Technology for Development, thirteenth sessionGeneva
24-29 May 2009Commission on Science and Technology for Development, twelfth sessionGeneva
25-30 May 2008Commission on Science and Technology for Development, eleventh sessionGeneva
22 May 2007CSTD-GAID panel on ICT for Development – A follow up to the World Summit on the Information Society
20-25 May 2007Commission on Science and Technology for Development, tenth session Geneva
14-19 May 2006Commission on Science and Technology for Development, ninth session Geneva
23-27 May 2005Commission on Science and Technology for Development, eighth session Geneva
24-28 May 2004Commission on Science and Technology for Development, seventh sessionGeneva
05-09 May 2003Commission on Science and Technology for Development, sixth sessionGeneva
28 May-01 Jun 2001Economic and Social Council, Commission on Science and Technology for Development, fifth sessionGeneva
17-21 May 1999Economic and Social Council, Commission on Science and Technology for Development, fourth sessionGeneva
12-16 May 1997Economic and Social Council, Commission on Science and Technology for Development, Third sessionGeneva
14-24 May 1995Economic and Social Council, Commission on Science and Technology for Development, Second sessionGeneva
11-23 Apr 1993Economic and Social Council, Commission on Science and Technology for Development, First sessionGeneva
 

 Inter-sessional panels

 
Start DateTitleLocationCountry
06-08 Nov 2017CSTD 2017-2018 Inter-sessional PanelGenevaSwitzerland
23-25 Jan 2017CSTD 2016-2017 Inter-sessional PanelGenevaSwitzerland
11-13 Jan 2016CSTD 2015-2016 Inter-sessional PanelBudapestHungary
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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