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Globalization and Development

Through its programme on Globalization and Development Strategies, UNCTAD contributes to the international debate on globalization and the management of its consequences for developing countries. The programme promotes policies at the national, regional and international level that are conducive to stable economic growth and sustainable development. It regularly examines the trends and prospects in the world economy, undertakes studies on the requirements for successful development strategies and on the debt problems of developing countries.

It also provides technical support to developing countries in their efforts to integrate into the international financial system and to manage their external debt

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15 may 2012 - ECOSOC elects 13 members of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development

On 26 April 2012, the Economic and Social Council elected 13 member States for a four-year term on the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD), beginning on 1 January 2013.

17 may 2012 - UNCTAD S-G at UN General Assembly debate on state of world economy and finance

Delivering a keynote address at the round table on "Reducing debt vulnerability, managing inflation/deflation," UNCTAD Secretary-General Supachai Panitchpakdi called for attention to be given to deflationary pressures, a systemic approach to debt vulnerability, adequate regulatory system for banks, and regulatory oversight of credit rating agencies.

20 may 2012 - UN 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.

22 may 2012 - Pacific Islands Forum recalls contribution of its member countries to "strong outcome" of UNCTAD XIII

A press statement issued by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva, Fiji on 21 May, outlined the contributions made by member countries of the Pacific Islands Forum to the success and "strong outcome" of the UNCTAD XIII conference in Doha, Qatar last month.

22 may 2012 - Innovation and Technology Day

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

23 may 2012 - UNCTAD modern port management workshop being held in Cork, Ireland

As part of its capacity building programme on international trade, UNCTAD's TrainForTrade Port Training Programme focussing on modern port management, hosted by the Port of Cork in the Republic of Ireland, was inaugurated on 22 May and will run in the city for two weeks.

23 may 2012 - Investment in innovation and technology can boost El Salvador's economy

Welcoming UNCTAD’s review of the country’s science, technology and innovation (STI) policies, El Salvador’s Vice Minister of Economy spoke today of the steps already being undertaken by the government to put in practice some of its recommendations.

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