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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

09 January 2013Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) opens

Manuel Pulgar Vidal, Peru's Minister of the Environment, gave the keynote address at the three-day CSTD meeting, which is focusing on sustainable cities and on broadband internet.

26 December 2012UNCTAD and ASEAN identify critical issues in harmonizing e-commerce laws

Senior Southeast Asian officials assessed cyber-legislation and made recommendations for the harmonization of e-commerce laws at a joint ASEAN/UNCTAD workshop held in Cebu, the Philippines, on 10 and 11 November 2012. The outcome was reported to the twelfth ASEAN Telecommunications Senior Officials’ Meeting (TELSOM).

26 December 2012First exchange of jury members among port communities in English-speaking network’s Port Training Programme

Representatives from the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, the Namibian Ports Authority and the Port of Cork served as assessors on the Dissertation Panel held in Malé, Maldives on 5–6 December 2012, marking the first exchange of jury members among the English-speaking port communities.

15 December 2012Port training course helps Namibian woman gain manager’s post

Ipupa Kasheeta, of Namibia, credits UNCTAD’s Port Training Programme with helping her become the first woman to manage a terminal at the country’s Walvis Bay Port.

06 December 2012Sixteen in United Republic of Tanzania awarded UNCTAD port management certificates

Sixteen middle-level managers from the Tanzania Ports Authority have successfully defended their dissertations and have been awarded UNCTAD's Modern Port Management Certificate.