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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

29 July 11 - ECOSOC takes note of LDC-IV and extends appreciation for related Turkish initiatives

Upon recommendation of CSTD-14, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) took note of the outcome of the Fourth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC-IV) held in Istanbul in May 2011, and extended its appreciation

10 Jun 11 - Memorandum of Understanding signed between UNCTAD and the Union of African Shippers Councils

UNCTAD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union of African Shippers Council (UASC). The MoU is aimed at strengthening the framework of cooperation between the UASC and UNCTAD over the next three years through consultations and regular ex

14th session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development Geneva 23 to 27 May

At its 14th session, the CSTD agreed to propose two draft resolutions and five draft decisions to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for adoption. The ECOSOC will consider these draft resolutions and decisions during the General Segment (22 to 29 J

17 Jun 11 - Outcome documents: 14th session of the CSTD

13 May 11 - Video: Building capacities on sustainable tourism for development

UNCTAD TrainForTrade programme filmed a documentary in Cambodia in February 2011. The title of the film is Building Capacities on Sustainable Tourism for Development: A Step on the Road to Poverty Reduction in LDCs.

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