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	ECOSOC considers the report of the CSTD on its 11th Session and adopts Resolution and Decision contained therein Link to Report
	Economic and Social Council elects members to the Commission on Science and Technology for Development
	Information for civil society entities which were accredited to WSIS and which are interested to participate in the work of the CSTD regarding follow-up of WSIS.
	Information for business sector entities which were accredited to WSIS and which are interested to participate in the work of the CSTD regarding follow-up of WSIS.
	ECOSOC considers the report of the CSTD on its 10th Session and adopts Resolution and Decision contained therein. Posted 2007.
	Report on the 10th session of the Commission on Science & Technology for Development, 21- 25 May 2007 Posted 2007
	World Information Society Report 2007 Launched on 16 May 2007, this joint UNCTAD -ITU report tracks progress towards bridging the digital divide and implementing the outcome of the World Summit on the Information Society Posted 2007
	Economic and Social Council approves two decisions for participation by NGOs and business entities in the work of the CSTD. Posted 2007.
	Economic and Social Council elects nine new members to the Commission on Science and Technology for Development
	UNCTAD to organise training on bioinformaticsScientists from 10 African countries will participate in a training course on bioinformatics, 4-15 February at the Agricultural Genetic Engineering Research Institute (AGERI) in Egypt. This course is part of UNCTAD's "Network of Centres of Excellence" project. Posted 2007.
	ECOSOC adopts draft decision on enlargement of CSTD Posted 2006.
	ECOSOC adopts resolution on follow-up to WSIS and review of CSTD Posted 2006.
	Informal summary report on ECOSOC Open Consultation on the Future Role of the CSTD in the System-wide Follow-up to WSIS Posted 2006.
	Report on the 9th session of CSTD The 9th session of the CSTD, which was held 15-19 May 2006, focused on the technology gap between and within nations. It also addressed the future role of the CSTD in follow-up to WSIS. Posted 2006.
	The Role of Biotechnology in Exploring and Protecting Agricultural Genetic Resources This FAO publication provides an up-to-date overview of the current status of the world's genetic resources for food and agriculture; of the use of biotechnology tools for characterizing and conserving these genetic resources; and of the many specific issues involved in using them for these purposes in developing countries. Posted 2006.
	Report of the Secretary-General on Implementation of and follow-up to the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society This report will be considered at the 2006 ECOSOC substantive session to be held 3-28 July in Geneva. Posted 2006.
	The Digital Divide: ICT Diffusion Index 2005 The UNCTAD annual report benchmarks ICT diffusion for 180 countries using indices of connectivity and access to ICTs and monitors how the divide is evolving. Posted 2006.
	UNIDO 2006 Training Programme on Technology Foresight UNIDO invites application for training courses on technology foresight, which will take place in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Turkey. Posted 2oo6
	Report of UN-Biotech third annual meeting The meeting, which was held on 16 May, in conjunction with the 9th session of CSTD, focused on the establishment of a web portal on biotechnology. Posted 2006.
	ECOSOC fills 15 seats on CSTD ECOSOC elected on 10 May 2006, 15 members to CSTD, to four-year terms, beginning 1 January 2007. Posted 2006.
	ECOSOC open consultation on the future role of the CSTD in WSIS follow-up This meeting was convened by the President of ECOSOC on 16 May 2006 in Geneva. Posted 2006.
	Ninth regular session of CSTD The ninth regular session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development will take place 15-19 May 2006 in Geneva, to address the theme on "bridging the technology gap between and within nations", and the role of the CSTD in the UN system-wide follow-up to WSIS. Posted 2006
	Government of Italy provides a grant of US$ 648,000 to UNCTAD to kick-start "Network of Centres of Excellence" The Network is designed to create hubs of learning for scientists and engineers from developing countries. Posted 2006
	Report of Consultation on Future Role of CSTD in WSIS follow-up This report contains summary of an informal inter-agency consultation held on 13 February 2006 at UNCTAD, on the future role of the CSTD in the UN system-wide follow-up to WSIS. Posted 2006
	Switzerland becomes new member of CSTD The Economic and Social Council elected Switzerland as a member of the CSTD, for a term beginning 7 February 2006, and expiring 31 December 2008. Posted 2006.
	CSTD to play a prominent role in WSIS follow-up The Tunis phase of the World Summit on the Information Society took place 16-18 November. Participants adopted Tunis Agenda for the Information Society and Tunis Commitment. Posted 2005
	Outcome document of the 2005 World Summit This document was adopted by Heads of State and Government who gathered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 14 to 16 September 2005. Paragraph 60 pertains to Science and Technology for Development. Posted 2005
	Report by the Secretary-General on Implementation of General Assembly resolution 58/200This report summarizes work carried out by entities of the United Nations system in the area of biotechnology. Posted 2005.
	Public participation and GMOs This document summarizes FAO e-mail conference entitled "Public participation in decision-making regarding GMOs in developing countries: How to effectively involve rural people". Posted 2005.
	UN global round table forum on science and technology for development A high-level round table on the eve of the 2005 World Summit brought together political and business leaders and other policy-makers to discuss the role that innovation and investment in science and technology, and especially information and communication technologies (ICTs), can play in achieving the internationally agreed development goals. Posted 2005
	Report of the Secretary-General on Achieving the MDGs: progress made, challenges and opportunities Report on the themes of the high-level and coordination segments of ECOSOC 2005. It incorporates inputs from a number of relevant UN organizations and draws upon the outcomes of the special preparatory event of the Council as well as the ECOSOC NGO/Civil Society Forum.
	Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Review of the Islamic Republic of Iran This report contains a review of the science, technology and innovation policy of Iran, with a view to assisting the country in formulating policies and strengthening the role of science and technology institutions in building national productive capacity and international competitiveness.
	The Digital Divide: ICT Development Indices 2004 This report updates UNCTAD's ICT Development Indices to benchmark ICT development and review trends in the digital divide. It presents a summary of the policy options that countries can adopt to foster ICT development, and illustrates these by reviewing four country case studies that have successfully promoted growth in ICTs. Posted 2005.
	Investing in Development: A Practical Plan to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals This report brings together the core recommendations of the UN Millennium Project. Posted 2005.
	Report of the Task Force on Science, Technology and Innovation, United Nations Millennium Project This report explores the relevance of science, technology and innovation for the implementation of the United Nations Millennium Goals (MDGs) adopted by the United Nations Millennium Summit in 2000. Posted 2004.
	ICT benchmarking tool This tool was developed by UNCTAD and UNCSTD to provide policy-makers in developing countries with a useful interactive tool to assess their countries' ICT capabilities in terms of connectivity and ease of access and to compare them against those of other countries. Posted 2004.
	Report of the Secretary-General on Implementation of the United Nations Millennium Declaration This report reviews results achieved in the implementation of the Declaration in certain areas: peacekeeping and curbing transnational crime; the Millennium Development Goals; and the protection of the vulnerable. It also identifies steps needed to further progress. Posted 2004.
	A fair globalization: Creating opportunities for all Prepared by the World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalization, the report is a positive but critical message for changing the current path of globalization. Posted 2004.
	Biotechnology Promise: Capacity Building for Participation of Developing Countries in the Bioeconomy This report focuses on successes and steps taken by developing countries and countries with economies in transition to build national biotechnology industries. Posted 2004.
	International Trade in GMOs: Legal Frameworks and Developing Country Concerns This study discusses the need for additional capacity-building efforts on agro-biotechnology and biosafety, including strengthening developing countries' ability to deal with the international trade dimension of the issue. Posted 2004.
	Lack of energy services for poor could doom development goals UN News Centre 10 November 2004 Many developing nations will fail to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) if they do not take solid steps to ensure the availability of energy services to the poor.
	Biodiversity losses threaten world's 900 million rural poor UN News Centre18 October 2004 An unprecedented loss of biodiversity has reduced the amount of food available to the world's 900 million rural poor and should receive widespread attention.
	Africa's Technology Gap This study examines the technology framework in Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with a focus on the transfer of technology, as well as its absorption and use, in the manufacturing industry. It contains recommendations on how Governments address the technological requirements for competitiveness, gain access to new technologies, and foster technological development. Posted 2004.
	Commission on Science and Technology concludes seventh session The Commission adopts draft resolution on promoting the application of science and technology to meet the Millennium Development Goals, one of the main themes of the session. Posted on 1 June, 2004.
	FAO holds email conference on biotechnology The FAO Electronic Forum is devoting its next e-mail conference to the theme of Biotechnology Applications in Food Processing: Can Developing Countries Benefit. Posted on 21 May, 2004.
	UNCTAD holds interactive dialogue on harnessing emerging technologies to meet the Millennium Development Goals The event addresses the question of how applications of science and technology can be enhanced and put to use to help countries achieve the MDGs. Posted June, 2004
	UNCTAD and UNIDO hold Technology Fair of the Future, 14 to 18 June 2004, São Paulo, Brazil The Fair gathers innovative enterprises, technology parks and institutes with research and development activities operating at or near the frontier of knowledge in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Posted June, 2004.
	Investment and technology policies for competitiveness: review of successful country experiences This paper discusses the role of foreign direct investment in transferring technology, building technological capabilities and enhancing competitiveness. It also emphasizes that foreign direct investment should be maximized and complemented by appropriate country policies. Posted in 2003.
	Information and Communication Technology Development Indices The paper reviewed and evaluated existing work to measure ICT development from different sources. On the basis of this earlier work, a theoretical framework has been formulated with a view to measuring ICT development, including indicators for connectivity, access, usage and policy. The framework was used to benchmark and analyse the diffusion of ICT capabilities across 160–200 countries for 1995–2001. Posted in 2003
	Science and Technology Diplomacy: concepts and elements of a work programme The aim of this paper is to elaborate the conceptual basis and elements of a programme of work on science and technology diplomacy for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Posted in 2003.
	Coalition of Resources for Information and Communication Technologies This paper provides an analysis of the findings and conclusion of a number of reports on the Coalition of resources for the application of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in transmission infrastructure, education and health. Posted in 2002.