To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and tackle urgent global challenges, countries must strengthen their capacity to develop effective science, technology, and innovation (STI) systems and policies. This requires the development of STI policymaking competencies and capabilities.
In response to this growing need, UNCTAD and the UN Interagency Task Team (UN-IATT) will host a series of three online training sessions focused on STI policy, policy instruments, and monitoring and evaluation for STI policy learning. The sessions aim at engaging participants in interactive discussions and practical reflection on existing approaches, case studies and national experiences in establishing and managing STI in the context of the SDGs.
The training sessions are designed for STI officials, policy analysts, and experts as well as broader STI policy stakeholders working in academia, civil society and the private sector. The sessions will target the African community of STI stakeholders while remaining open to participants worldwide.
The training aims to enhance participants' understanding of key aspects of STI policy-making. Drawing on the diverse expertise of participating UN agencies, the training will highlight how STI policies contribute to advancing the SDGs.
Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/ws64Africa2025