Commission on Science and Technology for Development – UNCTAD

The United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It holds an annual intergovernmental forum for discussion on timely and pertinent issues affecting science, technology and development.  Since 2006, the Commission has been mandated by ECOSOC to serve as the focal point in the system-wide follow-up to the outcomes of the World Summit on the information Society (WSIS).
Its members are composed of national Governments, however civil society contributes to discussions that take place. Strong links exist with other UN bodies (The Commission on Status of Women, Regional Commissions, ITU, UNESCO).
Outcomes of the CSTD include providing the United Nations General Assembly and ECOSOC with high-level advice on relevant science and technology issues.  UNCTAD provides secretariat service and substantive support to the Commission.
 
 
 
This annual report is prepared in response to Economic and Social Council resolution 2006/46, which requested the Secretary-General of the United Nations to inform the Commission on Science and Technology for Development about implementation of outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society.
It highlights major activities undertaken by stakeholders during the previous year. It is prepared by the secretariat of UNCTAD, based on information provided by entities in the United Nations system, international organizations and other stakeholders.
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This questionnaire is open to all WSIS stakeholders (governments, private sector, civil society, international organizations and relevant regional organizations)
Please share your experience, views and priorities in response to a selection of questions, addressing the issues that you consider most important for the CSTD’s twenty-year WSIS review.
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ECOSOC Decisions related to the Commission on Science and Technology for Development
ECOSOC Resolutions related to Science and Technology for Development
ECOSOC Resolutions related to follow-up to outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society
GA Resolutions on Science, Technology and Innovation for Development
GA Resolutions on Information and Communications Technologies for Sustainable Development

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