Online training on science, technology and innovation policy and policy instruments for SDGs for Latin America.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda highlight the importance of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies and actions for meeting the SDGs. The main instrument established by these initiatives is the Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM), as a multi-stakeholder collaborative and partnership-building mechanism to share information, experiences, best practices and policy advice. The UN Interagency Task Team on STI for SDGs (IATT) is one of the several mechanisms to operationalize the TFM.
The work of the IATT WS6 is now coordinated by UNESCO, UNU-MERIT and UNCTAD.
About the training
This online training is composed of five sessions including: Current approaches in STI policy formulation in the context of the SDGs; STI policy instruments; Fostering innovative entrepreneurship; Implementation of STI policies and monitoring and evaluation of STI policies.
The session will start by an overview of current approaches and methodologies for developing and implementing STI policies, highlighting case studies and strategies that align with the SDGs. The discussion will then move to STI policy instruments, examining legal frameworks, funding mechanisms, and methods for creating a balanced mix of tools and initiatives. The third session will focuse on fostering innovative entrepreneurship, showcasing government support for startups, SMEs, and innovators through best practices and success stories addressing global challenges. The fourth session will then focus on the implementation phase, analyzing the key factors and real-world experiences that determine policy success across different national contexts. the training will conclude with a session on monitoring and evaluation, presenting methods, case studies, and lessons learned, with particular emphasis on impact evaluation and the importance of assessing the effectiveness of STI policies.
Format and public
The training consists of two-hour online sessions in Spanish. Each session is structured around a core presentation, followed by case studies and practical experiences, promoting group discussion and peer-to-peer exchange.
The workshop is primarily aimed at public sector professionals and policymakers working in various areas of science, technology, and innovation policy. As it is an introductory workshop, it is particularly aimed at professionals and staff new to policymaking, as well as those wishing to refresh their knowledge on the topic. Other interested audiences from academia, the private sector, and civil society are also welcome to participate.
For further information Contact the UNESCO Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Section: sciencepolicy@unesco.org and UNESCO San José Office: san-jose@unesco.org
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