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

1. Opening of the session
     (a) Opening statements
     (b) Election of officers
     (c) Adoption of the agenda

2. Collaborative actions to harness technologies during pandemics

3. Bridging the digital divide for inclusive broadband access

4. Scaling up the use of space applications to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals

5. Inclusive technology and innovation for the decade of action for the Sustainable Development Goals
     (a) Guidelines for inclusive technology and innovation policies for sustainable development
     (b) Policies to enable business innovation for inclusive and sustainable development
     (c) Supporting countries on inclusive technology and innovation through capacity-building and technical assistance

6. Consideration of the future focus of the subprogramme

7. Other matters

8. Adoption of the report of the Committee on its third session