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GENEVA, Switzerland—Science Undersecretary Leah J. Buendia, representing the Philippines, was elected as vice chaiman for the Asia Pacific Group of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) during its 27thh session held from April 15 to 19 in Geneva, Switzerland. The CSTD, an intergovernmental forum,…
The Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Rebeca Grynspan, will lead speakers at the 27th session of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) as they examine how to leverage data to accelerate sustainable development.Ministers, policymakers, heads of international organizations and leading experts will convene in Geneva from 15 to 19 April.
The Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda.
In the digital era's transformative landscape, the intersection of Internet Governance and Sustainable Development emerges as a focal point for global discourse. It is widely recognized that the Internet, in its vast potential, holds the key to unlocking solutions for many of the challenges we face. However, this potential could be significantly underutilized, or worse, lead to adverse effects without a robust governance framework.
/PRNewswire/ -- Chinese science and technology have made rapid progress and significant achievements over past decades. While supporting the high-quality...