Science, technology and innovation

We help countries harness science, technology and innovation to make breakthroughs, create jobs and accelerate sustainable development.

Commission on Science and Technology for Development

Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Reviews

The STIP reviews aim to contribute to the development of national capacities in the field in order that national science, technology and innovation plans and programmes better contribute to development strategies and to improve the competitiveness of the productive sectors.

They are intended to serve as an analytical instrument which examines a set of proposals from an external and neutral perspective, and to make some suggestions for action. They are not a rating mechanism.

Strengthening National Innovation Systems

Building Capacity for STI Policy-making

Innovation Policy Learning Programme

Intellectual Property

News

How science, tech and innovation can help beyond the pandemic

International cooperation on the science, technology and innovation frontiers can fast-track sustainable development progress after the COVID-19 crisis, experts say.

15 Jan 2021

Calibrating technology to tackle sustainable development challenges in Africa

Science, technology, and innovation set to boost post COVID-19 recovery as the continent seeks to tap its energy and agricultural sectors as tools for development and growth with UNCTAD’s help.

11 Dec 2020

How science, technology and innovation can help build resilience to multiple shocks

Written by
Shamika N. Sirimanne, Director, Division on Technology and Logistics, and Clovis Freire, Economic Affairs Officer, UNCTAD

20 May 2020

Why the global science community must come and stay together beyond the coronavirus pandemic

Written by Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General of UNCTAD

6 May 2020

STIxNET Network of Experts

Women in STEM: Changing the narrative

Science, technology and innovation to support the achievement of SDGs in Africa and Asia

Recent publications

Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review of Uganda

The need to protect science, technology and innovation funding during and after the COVID-19 crisis - UNCTAD Policy Brief No. 80

The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in Building Resilient Communities, Including Through the Contribution of Citizen Science

Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review of Ethiopia

Technology and Innovation Report

Issues of science, technology and innovation remain endemic to development and furthering our understanding on these issues is a core challenge for policy research.

Deepening its commitment to this goal, UNCTAD launched this flagship report series in May 2010.

The series seeks to address issues in science, technology and innovation that are topical and important for developing countries in a comprehensive way with an emphasis on policy-relevant analysis and conclusions.