Technology and Innovation

The two organizations will train women researchers and entrepreneurs on how to harness the power of science, technology and innovation to drive more sustainable and inclusive growth.

By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of UNCTAD’s Division on Technology and Logistics

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.

By Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director of UNCTAD’s Division on Technology and Logistics

Entrepreneurs are key to driving much-needed innovation in a world seeking more modern, resilient, equitable and accountable health systems in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The East African island nation has launched a blueprint to equip entrepreneurs with the skills needed to build a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.

More developing countries could use satellites and other technologies to solve urban sustainability challenges, such as providing water to a growing population.

Written by Carlota Perez, Honorary Professor at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, University College London

Industry 4.0 and the challenges of sustainable urban development will be in focus at the 25th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development.

By Yoshua Bengio, Université de Montreal / Mila / IVADO / CIFAR