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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

20 August 2012Port managers in Tanzania complete next phase of training

Twenty-one middle managers, including six women, from the port community completed their week-long training programme in Module 7 of UNCTAD's Modern Port Management course at the Tanzania Ports Authority in Dar es Salaam last Friday.

02 August 2012UNCTAD's ASYCUDA proving a vital tool for modernizing Palestinian Customs procedures

The state-of-the-art Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), developed and implemented by UNCTAD, is playing a key role in Palestinian attainment of international Customs standards and in addressing the Palestinian Authority’s determination to facilitate trade.

24 July 2012UNCTAD modern port management training course concludes in Gabon

The UNCTAD/TrainForTrade’s Modern Port Management two-day course sponsored by the Office of Ports and Harbours of Gabon (OPRAG) concluded successfully yesterday in Libreville.

20 June 2012Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review issued on Dominican Republic

UNCTAD review recommends that the Dominican Republic expand efforts to encourage innovation activity in domestic businesses, as that is where the greatest payoff in jobs and economic growth can be realized.

ICTs the foundation of our sustainable future

18 June 2012UNCTAD helps to highlight ICTs as key drivers for sustainable future at Rio+20

In the run up to the Rio+20 UN sustainable development summit, the United Nations Group on the Information Society (UNGIS), which is currently chaired by UNCTAD, organized a side-event on "ICTs: The foundation of our sustainable future" at the RioCentro in Rio de Janeiro on 17 June to focus attention on the catalytic role of ICTs in meeting development goals.