Science, technology and innovation
We help countries harness science, technology and innovation to make breakthroughs, create jobs and accelerate sustainable development.
Science, technology and innovation
We help countries harness science, technology and innovation to make breakthroughs, create jobs and accelerate sustainable development.
Revolución de la IA: Empoderando a los emprendedores saudíes para escalar más rápido
De la curiosidad a la acción, los empresarios saudíes recurren a la inteligencia artificial para resolver desafíos empresariales, respaldados por cursos intensivos prácticos de UNCTAD.
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- United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development
A subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for which UNCTAD provides secretariat service and substantive support.
Areas of work
- Strengthening National Innovation Systems
- Building Capacity for STI Policy-making
- Gender perspectives in science, technology and innovation
- Intellectual property and investment in public health
Projects
- Science, technology and innovation to support the achievement of SDGs in Africa and Asia
- Science, Technology and Innovation Parks for Sustainable Development
- Training for female Researchers and Entrepreneurs on the Bio-Circular-Green Economic (BCG) Model
- CropWatch Innovative Cooperation Programme
- Technology assessment in the energy and agricultural sectors in Africa
- Young Female Scientist Programme
- Earth Observations: Satellite technologies
- Young Scientist PhD Programme
Special iniatives
- STIxNET Network of Experts
- Gender Advisory Board
- UNCTAD and the Technology Facilitation Mechanism
- UN capacity-building programme on technology facilitation for SDGs
UN Interagency Task Team Workstream 6 on Capacity Building in Science, Technology and Innovation for SDGs
Frontier technologies
- UN capacity-building programme on technology facilitation for SDGs
The index comprises five building blocks: ICT deployment, skills, R&D activity, industry activity and access to finance.
Secretary-General Statements
Meetings
2 – 3 marzo 2026
Quinta reunión del grupo de trabajo multiactor de la CSTD de la ONU sobre la gobernanza de datos a todos los niveles
En línea y Ginebra, Suiza
17 noviembre 2025
Comisión de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo, Panel Inter-sesional 2025-2026
Ginebra, Suiza
7 abril 2025
Lanzamiento del Informe sobre Tecnología e Innovación 2025
7 – 11 abril 2025
Comisión de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo, 28º período de sesiones
Ginebra, Suiza
15 – 19 abril 2024
Comisión de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo, 27º período de sesiones
Ginebra, Suiza
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