This is done through analytical work, intergovernmental policy dialogue and implementing technical cooperation and training and capacity building programmes.
The Division consists of three Branches and hosts the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology and carries ASYCUDA - UNCTAD´s largest technical cooperation programme.
08 December 2009 -
Review of Maritime Transport 2009 suggests that the global economic downturn and financial crisis slowed growth in world seaborne trade, whilst an increase in the supply of vessels has kept freight rates depressed.
07 December 2009 - A summary of the proceedings of an Expert Meeting, held on 16-18 February 2009, has been published to present the key issues discussed by experts and to make their insights available to a broader audience. The document is part of UNCTAD´s contribution to the important debate on action to address the formidable challenge of climate change.
02 November 09 - An online training course on "Successful Organic Production and Export", launched this month by the three United Nations agencies, has attracted worldwide attention with more than 600 applications from 80 countries and territories.
2 Nov 09 - The world economy has not escaped its long-running recession, UNCTAD´s Secretary-General said, raising a principal topic at a three-week training course on Key Issues on the International Economic Agenda, held in Jakarta.
The Division on Technology and Logistics (DTL) succeeds the work of the Division for Services Infrastructure for Development and Trade Efficiency (SITE).
