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he Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda. It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has hosted the secretariat of the commission since 1993. For the 29th session, the commission will address the priority theme on Science, Technology and Innovation in the age of AI. Ahead of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, to be held at the Palexpo, Geneva (6–7 July 2026), the Co-Chairs will hold a briefing and consultation with Member States during the CSTD on the afternoon of Monday, 20 April 2026. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-development-29th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-deve...</a> flickr-55265334721.jpg

he Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda. It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has hosted the secretariat of the commission since 1993. For the 29th session, the commission will address the priority theme on Science, Technology and Innovation in the age of AI. Ahead of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, to be held at the Palexpo, Geneva (6–7 July 2026), the Co-Chairs will hold a briefing and consultation with Member States during the CSTD on the afternoon of Monday, 20 April 2026. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-development-29th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-deve...</a> flickr-55265732475.jpg

he Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda. It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has hosted the secretariat of the commission since 1993. For the 29th session, the commission will address the priority theme on Science, Technology and Innovation in the age of AI. Ahead of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, to be held at the Palexpo, Geneva (6–7 July 2026), the Co-Chairs will hold a briefing and consultation with Member States during the CSTD on the afternoon of Monday, 20 April 2026. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-development-29th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-deve...</a> flickr-55265732530.jpg

he Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda. It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has hosted the secretariat of the commission since 1993. For the 29th session, the commission will address the priority theme on Science, Technology and Innovation in the age of AI. Ahead of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, to be held at the Palexpo, Geneva (6–7 July 2026), the Co-Chairs will hold a briefing and consultation with Member States during the CSTD on the afternoon of Monday, 20 April 2026. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-development-29th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-deve...</a> flickr-55265732535.jpg

he Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda. It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has hosted the secretariat of the commission since 1993. For the 29th session, the commission will address the priority theme on Science, Technology and Innovation in the age of AI. Ahead of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, to be held at the Palexpo, Geneva (6–7 July 2026), the Co-Chairs will hold a briefing and consultation with Member States during the CSTD on the afternoon of Monday, 20 April 2026. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-development-29th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-deve...</a> flickr-55265565664.jpg

The Acting Secretary-General of UNCTAD speaks during a formal session, seated at the main dais alongside the meeting's president. In front of him is a nameplate in French identifying his role as "Secrétaire général par intérim de la CNUCED" next to a wooden gavel on the conference table. Captured on May 11, 2026, this image documents the leadership's active engagement during official United Nations Trade and Development proceedings. flickr-55262753243.jpg

Pedro Manuel Moreno, acting as the Secretary-General ad interim of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), speaks at an official session. Seated behind a French nameplate identifying his interim role, he gestures with his hands while addressing the audience through a desk microphone. He is depicted wearing a blue suit jacket, glasses, and a blue tie patterned with small cat figures. flickr-55262753348.jpg

Three delegates, dressed in formal business suits, sit at a conference table during a UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) meeting on May 11, 2026. The representative in the foreground, wearing a red patterned tie and a gold lapel pin, keeps his hands clasped as he listens attentively alongside his colleagues. The professional setting includes desktop microphones and laptops, highlighting the active participation of member states in global trade discussions. flickr-55263011020.jpg

A male speaker wearing a blue suit and glasses addresses participants from the podium during a United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) meeting. He is seated between two female colleagues at a panel table labeled with nameplates in French for "Presidente" and "Secretaire." The scene reflects a formal UN conference environment, with attendees engaged in administrative and diplomatic proceedings. flickr-55262753183.jpg

A delegate representing Mauritius sits attentively during an international conference session. Dressed in a dark pinstripe suit and patterned tie, he is seated behind a nameplate reading "MAURICE" while other participants are visible in the background working on laptops. Captured on May 11, 2026, the photograph depicts the professional, multilateral atmosphere typical of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) meetings. flickr-55262753313.jpg

Delegates attend an international conference session on May 11, 2026, seated at desks equipped with laptops and interpretation headsets. In the foreground, a delegate sits behind a placard for Ukraine while reviewing his computer screen, flanked by other representatives listening attentively to the discussions. The background features translation booths and a digital timer, highlighting the structured environment of the multilateral meeting. flickr-55262753253.jpg

The Acting Secretary-General of UNCTAD speaks during a formal session of United Nations Trade and Development on May 11, 2026. Seated behind a nameplate reading "Secrétaire général par intérim de la CNUCED," the official wears a blue suit, glasses, and a patterned tie while addressing the room through a desk microphone. The photograph is captured from a slightly obscured angle, framing the speaker between the blurred silhouettes of delegates in the foreground. flickr-55263010960.jpg

Acting Secretary-General Moreno opens today the 9th intergovernmental group of experts meeting on e-commerce and the digital economy in Geneva. The forum supports developing countries to bridge the digital divide and build inclusive knowledge societies <a href="https://ow.ly/omjb50YXvsS" rel="noreferrer nofollow">ow.ly/omjb50YXvsS</a> flickr-55261712567.jpg

H.E. Godwin Friday, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN Photo/Leila Minkara flickr-55235760826.jpg

Podium at the Opening Section of the Launch of the Borrowers’ Platform in Washington DC. From left to right: Elizabeth Cousens, President of the United Nations Foundation; H.E. Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance of Egypt and Chair of the Working Group of the Borrowers Platform; H.E. Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue of Pakistan and Vice Chair of the Working Group; António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General. Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN Photo/Leila Minkara flickr-55236167690.jpg

Opening Segment. Left: H.E. Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue of Pakistan and Vice Chair of the Working Group. Right: António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General. Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN Photo/Leila Minkara flickr-55236008119.jpg

Claver Gatete, Under-Secretary-General, Economic Commission for Africa, during his Statement Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55236167645.jpg

Mr. Ali Naseer Mohamed, Permanent representative, Permanent Mission of the Maldives to the United Nations, during his statement Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55234856197.jpg

Ambassador Roberto Flores Bermudez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Honduras to the United States, during his statement Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55234856202.jpg

H.E. Mr. Hervé Ndoba, Minister of Finance and Budget of the Central African Republic Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55235760796.jpg

H.E.Mr. MohammedNour Abdeldaim Abdelraheem, State Minister of Finance of Sudan, during his Statement Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55234856207.jpg

H.E. Mr. Enoch Godongwana, Minister of Finance of South Africa, during his Statement Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55234856232.jpg

Hon. Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane; Minister of Finance of Zambia, during his Statement Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55236167695.jpg

H.E. Godwin Friday, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, during his Statement Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55235907653.jpg

left: Pedro Moreno, UNCTAD Acting Secretary-General; middle: António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General; right: Amina Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55235760861.jpg

Left: Pedro Moreno, UNCTAD Acting Secretary-General, middle from behind: Amina Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, right: H.E. Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance of Egypt and Chair of the Working Group Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55234856182.jpg

Penelope Hawkins, Acting Head, Debt and Development Finance Branch, UNCTAD, Secretariat of the Borrowers’ Platform Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55235760881.jpg

From left to right: Announcement of Egypt as the Interim Leadership of the borrowers’ Platform. Left: H.E. Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance of Egypt and Chair of the Working Group of the Borrowers Platform; right: H.E. Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue of Pakistan and Vice Chair of the Working Group Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55236008169.jpg

From left to right: Pedro Moreno, UNCTAD Acting Secretary-General; H.E. Ahmed Kouchouk, Minister of Finance of Egypt and Chair of the Working Group Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. Photo credit: UN WebTV flickr-55234856287.jpg

Ministers of finance and central bank governors of developing countries convened on 15 April in Washington, DC on the margins of the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings to launch the platform. The platform brings together finance ministers and central bank governors from developing countries to strengthen debt management capacity, enhance coordination and amplify their collective voice in global debt discussions. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will serve as the platform's secretariat. flickr-55234856297.jpg