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By Deodat Maharaj Gebze, T¨¹rkiye Artificial intelligence and the use of frontier technologies are already transforming trade and boosting prosperity, particularly for developed, and some developing countries. This ranges from digital exchange of documents, the digitalisation of trade processes and leveraging online platforms to fast-track cross-border trade. The rapid adoption of new technologies will further consolidate the dominance of world¡­

The meeting with the Prime Minister of Uganda focused on advancing Technology Needs Assessments, boosting agriculture with technology, and building national capacities for long-term development.

By Burcu Tamga? M?rel, Associate Programme Management Officer Partnerships are at the heart of the UN Technology Bank¡¯s work. Our mission is simple yet ambitious¡ªempower the world¡¯s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) by harnessing the transformative power of science, technology, and innovation (STI) to drive sustainable development. This July, that mission took center stage at the 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)¡­

By Asl? Hekimo?lu & Ousmane Bocuum The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville was more than a global convening¡ªit was a place where ideas, commitments, and personal connections came together with a shared purpose: creating opportunities for Member States, and most importantly for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), to harness science, technology, and innovation (STI) for sustainable graduation and growth¡­

On 21 July, the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (UNTB) convened its Council meeting, chaired by Prof. Hasan Mandal, Rector of Istanbul Technical University (ITU). Opening remarks were delivered by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Under Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The meeting acknowledged the¡­

By Emek ?lke Alpan, Administrative Officer, United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries In April 2025, I had the opportunity to accompany Mr. Deodat Maharaj, Managing Director of the UN Technology Bank, on a mission to Geneva. Our objective was to present the UN TBLDC¡¯s new Strategic Plan for 2025¨C2027 and to engage with key UN agencies, member states, and development partners. The plan focuses on three pillars: conducting¡­

By Flaminia Maldi Colombo, Programme Consultant, United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries There¡¯s a special kind of energy that comes when purpose and partnership align ¨C and that was exactly what we experienced in Dar es Salaam during the launch of Tanzania¡¯s Technology Needs Assessment (TNA). Together with my colleague Asli Hekimoglu, I had the privilege of accompanying our Managing Director, Mr. Deodat Maharaj, to the¡­

Sevilla, Spain, 3 July 2025 During the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (UNTB) and the Impact Licensing Initiative (ILI) formalized their collaboration to strengthen access to affordable, high-impact technologies in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place on the margins of a high-level¡­

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ¨C 25 June 2025 The United Republic of Tanzania today marked a major milestone with the official launch of its Technology Needs Assessment (TNA), conducted by the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (UN Technology Bank) in partnership with International Seabed Authority, the Deep Sea Fishing Authority and other key national stakeholders. The event was graced by His Excellency Hon. Shaaban Ali¡­

? Makarand2010 At the time of its independence in 1965, Singapore¡ªa small state with no natural resources¡ªhad a nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately USD 975 million, almost equal to that of Jamaica at that time. Since then, this country has become a global economic powerhouse. While Singapore has prospered, developing countries, especially the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have struggled to reap the dividends of political¡­