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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 February 2012Launch of the Port Training Programme in Namibia

With the implementation of Module 1 of the Modern Port Management course, Namibia joined the English-speaking network of the Programme. Ghana, Malaysia, Maldives, Indonesia and the United Republic of Tanzania are the other members of the network.

25 January 12 - Meeting on enhanced cooperation (18 May 2012)

Pursuant to General Assembly resolution (A/RES/66/184), the CSTD will hold an open, interactive meeting on enhanced cooperation on public policy issues pertaining to the Internet on 18 May 2012, in Geneva, Switzerland.

23 Nov 11 - Launch of the Review of Maritime Transport 2011

The globalization of maritime businesses allows shipping companies to source from the most cost-efficient suppliers. This has led to the reduction of international transport costs, which directly benefits global merchandise trade, according to the latest

23 Nov 11 - Raising the competitiveness of El Salvador

Greater investments in innovation is needed to boost economic development of the country, UNCTADs Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) Review of El Salvador finds

26 Oct 11 - Egypt can emerge as a major player in the information economy

Egypt is poised to emerge as a major player in the information economy, according to UNCTAD´s first Information Communications and Technology (ICT) Policy Review of the country.

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