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Technology, Innovation and Trade Logistics

Science, Technology, Innovation and ICTs

The Division on Technology and Logistics (DTL) aims to enhance the economic development and competitiveness in developing countries - in particular Least Developed Countries - through efficient trade logistics services and transit transport systems; science, technology and innovation, including increased access to and sustainable use of information and communication technologies; and training and capacity-building programmes for local institutions.

The Division achieves this through analytical work, intergovernmental policy dialogue and the implementation of technical cooperation, training and capacity building programmes.

The Division consists of three Branches, hosts the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development and carries out ASYCUDA, UNCTAD´s largest technical cooperation programme.

News

23 Nov 11 - Raising the competitiveness of El Salvador

Greater investments in innovation is needed to boost economic development of the country, UNCTADs Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) Review of El Salvador finds

26 Oct 11 - Egypt can emerge as a major player in the information economy

Egypt is poised to emerge as a major player in the information economy, according to UNCTAD´s first Information Communications and Technology (ICT) Policy Review of the country.

11 Oct 11 - UNCTAD signs memorandum of understanding with Spain´s Puertos del Estado

The MoU will enhance cooperation between UNCTAD and the Spanish port authorities through a training programme aimed at strengthening the capacities of port managers.

07 Oct 11 - Public policies for innovation: promoting Peruvian trade and competitiveness

A review of the current science, technology and innovation (STI) landscape in Peru recently conducted by UNCTAD indicates that proactive public policies are needed for STI to become a stronger driver of long-term economic growth and competitiveness.

13 Jul 11 - UNCTAD Information and Communications Technology Policy Review of Egypt presented to the Minister of Communications and Information Technology

UNCTAD presented to H.E. Magued Osman, Egypts Minister of Communications and Information Technology, the ICT Policy Review of Egypt to be officially launched in the last quarter of 2011. The Minister declared that the recommendations contained in the rev

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