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We help developing countries benefit from the global economy more fairly and effectively, providing data and analysis, facilitating consensus-building and offering technical assistance on issues related to trade and development.
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UN to discuss how to harness data for development
12 Apr 2024
The 27th Commission on Science and Technology for Development convenes in Geneva from 15 to 19 April.
Critical minerals: Harnessing data key to unlocking hidden treasures
8 Mar 2024
An UNCTAD solution for developing countries to digitalize and share data on natural resources gains renewed significance amid soaring demand for minerals vital for the transition to clean energy.
World Summit on the Information Society: 5 things to know
25 Sep 2023
Nearly 20 years on, the summit continues to bring to life the UN’s vision of a digital economy that fosters development.
Climate-smart agriculture: How satellite technology can help
23 Aug 2023
For a world of 8 billion to secure global food systems amid a changing climate, science, technology and innovation need to play a bigger role, especially in developing countries.
Using satellite technology to transform agriculture in developing countries
28 Apr 2023
An UNCTAD-backed programme helps countries in the global South harness science, technology and innovation to boost crop yields and farming resilience.
Why family farmers need greater access to technology
13 Apr 2023
UNCTAD supports efforts to expand family farmers’ access to innovative technologies to boost livelihoods and fight global hunger.
Top UN forum taps technology and innovation for climate action
24 Mar 2023
UNCTAD explores how developing countries can leverage green, innovative technologies to grow their economies while fighting climate change.
Solving the water and sanitation crisis: How technology and innovation can help
21 Mar 2023
UNCTAD examines how to use new technologies to improve existing systems and get safe water and sanitation to all.
Green technologies: Coherent policy action needed for developing countries to reap the benefits
16 Mar 2023
A new UNCTAD report calls on governments and the global community to ensure consistency across international agreements on trade, intellectual property and climate change to close the green tech gap.
Generative AI: The Global debate and controversies on use of copyrighted content as training data
9 Mar 2023
Written by Anthony Wong, President of IFIP, CIO, Lawyer and Futurist
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