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New York ¨C 21/10/2024 In the UN Technology Bank¡¯s (UNTB) presentation this week to the United Nations General Assembly, the Managing Director highlighted its crucial role in advancing development for the world¡¯s poorest countries. Submitting the organization¡¯s report in New York on 22 October 2024, Deodat Maharaj emphasized: ¡°The work of the United Nations Technology Bank remains indispensable for the achievement of the Sustainable Development¡­

In a bid to boost local cashew nut production, a group of 16 stakeholders from The Gambia participated in a week-long capacity building training programme in T¨¹rkiye from 7-11 October. The training was implemented by the United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries with expertise from the T?B?TAK MAM Food Research Group. It is part of an ongoing project supported by the Government of T¨¹rkiye to reduce post-harvest cashew nut¡­

By Burcu Tamgac Morel In September 2024, UN Technology Bank and all partners of the Hear, Listen, and Speak programme¡ªMinistry of Health, Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Medtronic LABS, MED-EL, and the Hear the World Foundation¡ªgathered in Thimphu, Bhutan for the Annual Stakeholders Meeting. This programme is dedicated to building locally based professional capacity in hearing screening, hearing technology, and habilitation services¡­

25 September 2024 Earlier this month, the UN Technology Bank visited Ankara to meet and listen to our clients from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). We also had discussions focused on using science, technology and innovation to deliver results to LDCs with ambassadors, government officials, and development partners. Briefing to the LDCs Ambassadors A major highlight of our visit was the productive engagements with 27 Ambassadors from LDCs¡­

World leaders will gather New York later this month for the United Nations General Assembly where they will reflect on the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs as they are commonly known. They will face an unsettling truth: according to the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Report, only 17% of SDGs are on track, with 48% showing minimal or moderate progress. The setbacks are largely attributed to a range of factors including the impact of the¡­

Zanzibar, Tanzania ¨C August 2024 The United Nations Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries partnered with the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and Tanzania¡¯s Deep-Sea Fishing Authority (DSFA) for a dynamic two-day workshop that brought together experts and stakeholders in Zanzibar. This event marked an important step in Tanzania¡¯s Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) process, with a focus on boosting the blue economy. This effort is part¡­

16 August 2024 Blog by G¨¹ne? Aykut Erg¨¹ler -United Nations Technology Bank for LDCs Last week, the UN Technology Bank set off on another productive visit to Ankara, T¨¹rkiye. Led by our Managing Director, Deodat Maharaj, we had a packed agenda filled with high-level meetings, each offering a chance to strengthen partnerships and explore new opportunities to support the world¡¯s most vulnerable countries. Meeting with African Union We kicked things¡­

Last week was yet another active week for us at the UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries. It was filled with productive meetings, strategic planning, and collaborative efforts. From high-level discussions to bilateral meetings, we reinforced our commitment to leverage science, technology, and innovation to advance sustainable development in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The week commenced with the Meeting of National Focal Points¡­

UN Technology Bank's Reflections Last week was yet another active week for us at the UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries. It was filled with productive meetings, strategic planning, and collaborative efforts. From high-level discussions to bilateral meetings, we reinforced our commitment to leverage science, technology, and innovation to advance sustainable development in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The week commenced with the¡­

The United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries just concluded a productive visit to Poland. The aim was to build new partnerships to deliver results for the poorest and most vulnerable countries (Least Developed Countries (LDCs) through science, technology, and innovation. From July 29-31, 2024, the UN Technology Bank engaged with key stakeholders and Polish officials to build on Poland's successful experiences and explored¡­