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The Committee on Information and Communications Technology, Science, Technology and Innovation, Third Session will be held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok from 19 to 20 August 2020 virtually via video conference. Bangkok-based representatives from member States and international organizations are welcome to participate in person at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. Provisional agenda

Following its inaugural session in early July, the Government of Myanmar has initiated a process to Co-Create Myanmar’s national S

29 July 2020 to 30 July 2020 VIRTUAL MEETING, THAILAND BY INVITATION ONLY Expert group meeting on trade facilitation in times of crisis and epidemic

VIRTUAL MEETING, THAILAND BY INVITATION ONLY Business has been a source of innovation and economic dynamism in the Asia-Pacific region. However, to meet the ambitions of the Sustainable Development Goals, innovative government policies that incentivize business to focus on creating social and environmental, as well as economic value, are urgently required. In response to this challenge, governments have been implementing policy measures to catalyze social enterprise, inclusive business and impact investing. The consultation will be an opportunity to:

VIRTUAL MEETING, THAILAND BY INVITATION ONLY Technology and innovation can potentially increase the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of efforts to meet the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda. However, technology and innovation can be a source of inequality and exclusion. As recognized by the UN General Assembly, the promise of science, technology and innovation remains unfulfilled for the poor. A variety of policies and initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region promote inclusive technology and innovation. The consultation will be an opportunity to:

In early 2020, ESCAP agreed to support the Department of Research and Innovation (DRI), Ministry of Education, of Myanmar to formulate the national STI Policy and Strategy for Sustainable and Inclusive Development.

CANCELLED - the event has been cancelled   IIC ASIA 2020: TELECOMS, MEDIA & REGULATORY FORUM 17 Feb 2020 to 19 Feb 2020 Bangkok, Thailand