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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

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.

08 Apr 11 - Funding available for Travel and Accommodation - applications open to participants

Currently the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) has funds available to support the travel and/or accommodation of selected NGO representatives from developing and least developed countries (LDCs) to 14th session of the CSTD.

29 Mar 11 - UNCTAD Secretary-General to pay official visit to the Comoros

The Secretary-General will meet the President of the Union of the Comoros, and reflect on UNCTAD's successful technical cooperation with the island State.

25 Mar 11 - Ad Hoc Expert Meeting on Trade Facilitation in Regional Trade Arrangements (30-31 March 2011)

UNCTAD's role in assisting developing countries to ensure coherence between their regional and multilateral trade facilitation commitments.

16 Mar 11 - UNCTAD signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port Authority of Nantes Saint-Nazaire

UNCTAD signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port Authority of Nantes Saint-Nazaire. The Memorandum will make way for UNCTAD´s TrainForTrade program to provide education to port operators in francophone developing countries.

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