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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

18 September 2012Ghanaian port operators complete UNCTAD modern port management training course

Twenty-six middle managers from the ports of Tema and Takoradi in Ghana completed last week their final session (Module 8) of the UNCTAD Modern Port Management course conducted in cooperation with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GHPA).

18 September 2012Macedonian university joins UNCTAD Virtual Institute as 78th member

The University American College Skopje (UACS) of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has joined the UNCTAD Virtual Institute as its 78th institutional member, bringing the count of countries represented in the Vi to 41.

18 September 2012UNCTAD requested to assist landlocked developing countries accessing to WTO

Trade Ministers from landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) meeting in Almaty, Kazakhstan praised UNCTAD's consistent support to their members and requested UNCTAD to continue to assist LLDCs in their efforts to become members of the World Trade Organization.

10 September 2012 Maldives port managers complete 9-day training course

Twenty-two middle managers from Maldives Ports Ltd have successfully completed their training in Male from 2-10 September in Module 7 of the UNCTAD port training programme.

22 August 2012Training course on key economic issues to be held in Rabat, Morocco

The 21st UNCTAD regional training course on Key Issues on the International Economic Agenda is to be held at the University Mohammed V-Souissi, Rabat from 27 August to 14 September 2012 with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Morocco.