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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

23 May 2012CSTD discusses UN Secretary-General’s reports on priority themes

Developments in the ICT landscape have provided opportunities for innovation, collaboration and learning. However, for applied science to keep delivering benefits to societies, a stronger commitment to basic science and research is required, participants agreed.

23 May 2012Innovation and Technology Day

Participants in the Innovation and Technology Day at UNCTAD XIII highlighted the unlimited power of innovation for development.

22 May 2012At CSTD, Nobel Laureate underscores imperative of social responsibility

Scientific and technological advancements have transformed our societies, but for them to benefit all mankind the societal preconditions of fairness, sustainability and sound global governance are required, said Professor Richard R. Ernst at the opening session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) on 21 May.

21 May 2012UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development in Geneva for week-long meeting

At the 21-25 May session, ministerial and other participants, including a Nobel laureate, will seek new ways to harness science and technology to address development challenges, and review the progress made in the implementation of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) outcomes.

17 April 2012UNCTAD and Qatar Foundation join forces to promote innovation for development

Innovation changes the way we work, live and dream; its transformational power and impact on development are limitless. It is in this context that UNCTAD and Qatar Foundation have joined forces to partner in the open forum titled Innovation and Technology Day at UNCTAD XIII in Doha.

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