The UNCTAD programme of work on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) carries out policy-oriented analytical work on the implications for developing countries of the adoption of ICT, Internet and e-business technologies. More...
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Utility Models and Innovation in Developing Countries (2006)
Ms. Diana Battaggia Via Paola, 41, 00186 Roma - Italia Tel: +39-06-6796521 roma@unido.it
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Summary of activities
The United Nations Organization for Industrial Development (UNIDO) assists developing and transition countries to conduct sustainable industrial development and to do so mainly through international cooperation among companies and entrepreneurs. Regarding innovation Unido, together with the Delft University of Technology, the Politecnico di Milano and the Graz University of Technology, have decided to promote a network of universities and university chairs, which would address the industrial human resources requirements in innovation, and would carry out industry – university cooperation projects benefiting industrial enterprises. .
Facilitating a UNIDO Global University Network on Industrial Innovation Systems
First Phase: Taking care of the future of Innovation in Africa. http://www.unido.org/fileadmin/user_media/Services/Investment_and_Technology_Promotion/University_Chair/network_concept.pdf
The Millennium Project was commissioned by the United Nations Secretary-General in 2002 to develop a concrete action plan for the world to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and to reverse the grinding poverty, hunger and disease affecting billions of people. In 2005, the independent advisory body headed by Professor Jeffrey Sachs, presented its final recommendations to the Secretary-General in a synthesis volume Investing in Development: A Practical Plan to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
