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.
Los componentes electrónicos impulsan el comercio digital, con Asia como centro mundial
Más de uno de cada ocho dólares obtenidos del comercio de bienes proviene de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación, con un 80% producido en Asia. El crecimiento está impulsado por el aumento del comercio de componentes electrónicos.
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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
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- 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.
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Meetings
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, Suiza15 – 19 abril 2024
Comisión de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo, 27º período de sesiones
Ginebra, Suiza6 – 7 noviembre 2023
Comisión de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo, Grupo Intersesiones 2023-2024
In-person, Lisbon, Portugal7 junio 2023
Tecnología e innovación para la transición verde en América Latina y el Caribe
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