Outcome documents:
- Resolution on the assessment of the progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society
- Resolution on science, technology and innovation for development
- Report on the twenty-fifth session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development
The Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda.
It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies.
Every year, the commission has two priority themes. For the twenty-fifth session, these are:
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Industry 4.0 for inclusive development.
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Science, technology and innovation for sustainable urban development in a post-pandemic world.
The Commission will also review the progress made in the implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society at the regional and international levels; and hear presentations on ongoing science, technology and innovation policy reviews.
Participants will include representatives of Governments, international organizations, civil society and the private sector.
Programme
28 March |
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29 March |
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30 March |
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31 March |
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1 April |
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Logistics
The session will be held with remote participation and limited physical participation at the Palais des Nations through a simultaneous interpretation platform in the six official languages of the United Nations on 28 March-1 April 2022 from 14:30 hrs to 16:30 hrs (Geneva time).
A link to the formal virtual meeting will be sent to registered participants, at the email address used for registration, one day in advance of the start of the session.
Related
Topic
Commission on Science and Technology for DevelopmentSerie de reuniones
Evento
- 25th CSTD side event: AI strategies for inclusive and sustainable development
- 25th CSTD side event: Bioeconomy, circular economy and green economy for sustainable development
- 25th CSTD side event: Technology Assessment: How to do it
- 25th CSTD side event: Working-level meeting on the country level implementation of financing for development initiative – Cluster III/Technology component
- Commission on Science and Technology for Development, 2021-2022 Inter-sessional Panel
Contact
Mr. Angel Gonzalez-Sanz,
Head, Science, Technology and ICT Branch
Division on Technology and Logistics
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Ms. Liping Zhang
Chief, Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Section
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland
Tel: +41 (0) 22 917 5701
E-mail: stdev@unctad.org