The UN Inter-agency Task Team on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (IATT WS6), in collaboration with partner organisations including UNU-MERIT, is organising a side event at the 2026 STI Forum titled “Scaling Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Capacity Building: Lessons Learnt, Gaps and the Way Forward.”
Taking place on 6 May 2026 (08:00–09:30 EST, New York time), the event will bring together policymakers, regional organisations, UN agencies and development partners to reflect on progress and challenges in strengthening STI policy capacity.
Building on insights from recent training workshops, the session will explore key lessons, identify remaining gaps, and discuss practical pathways to enhance national and regional STI policymaking capacity. Through presentations and panel discussions, participants will engage in knowledge exchange and collaborative dialogue aimed at advancing the role of STI in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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