United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD)
Commission des Nations Unies de la science et de la technique au service du développement
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Contact Details
URL: http://unctad.org/en/Pages/CSTD.aspx
URL: https://unctad.org/topic/commission-on-science-and-technology-for-development
Founded
1992-04-30
History
Available with paid subscription only.Aims
Provide UN General Assembly and ECOSOC with high-level advice on relevant issues through analysis and appropriate policy recommendations or options, so as to enable them to guide the future work of the UN, develop common policies and agree on appropriate action. Current mandate: (a) Review and assess progress at international and regional levels in implementation of Action Lines, recommendations and commitments contained in the outcome documents of the WSIS; (b) Share best and effective practices and lessons learned, and identify obstacles and constraints encountered, actions and initiatives to overcome them and important measures for further implementation of the Summit outcomes; (c) Promote dialogue and foster partnerships, in coordination with other appropriate UN funds, programmes and specialized agencies, to contribute to attainment of Summit objectives and implementation of its outcomes and to use information and communication technologies for development and achievement of internationally agreed development goals, with participation of governments, private sector, civil society, the UN and other international organizations in accordance with their different roles and responsibilities.
Events
2025-04-07 | Geneva, Switzerland – Session43 past events available with paid subscription only.
Activities
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Links with all UN entities and agencies.
- Links with: International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
- Links with: UNESCO Office, Jakarta - Regional Bureau for Sciences in Asia and the Pacific
Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations
Pursuant to Article 71 of the United Nations Charter and ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31, formal contacts with a number of NGOs (not specified), many of which act as observers. Also links with NGOs accredited by ECOSOC.
- Links with: Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)
- Links with: SPRU - Science and Technology Policy Research
- Links with: World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO)
Publications
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- Technology → Technology
- Science → Science
- International Relations → United Nations
- Development → Development
- Innovative change → Innovation
UN Sustainable Development Goals **
UIA Org ID
XE3120
** UN SDGs are linked to the subject classification.
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