At each regular session, the Commission determines the priorities and substantive themes to be considered by its members and the substantive support to be provided by the scretariat during the inter-sessional period.
An important criterion for choosing substantive themes is that the themes and the work thereon should be timely and directed at the broad interests of the organisations of the United Nations system.
- 2008-2009
Development-oriented policies for a socio-economic inclusive information society, including access, infrastructure and an enabling environment; Science, technology and engineering for innovation and capacity-building in education and research.
- 2007-2008
Development-oriented policies for a socio-economic inclusive information society, including access, infrastructure and an enabling environment; Science, technology and engineering for innovation and capacity-building in education and research.
- 2006-2007
Promoting the building of a people-centred, development-oriented and inclusive information society
- 2005-2006
Bridging the Technology Gap between and within Nations
- 2004-2005
Science and technology promotion, advice and application for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals
- 2003-2004
Promoting the application of science and technology to meet the Millennium Development Goals
- 2001-2003
Technology development and capacity-building for competitiveness in a digital world
- 1999-2001
National capacity-building in biotechnology, with particular attention to agriculture and the agro-industry, health and the environment
- 1997-1999
Science and Technology partnerships and networking for national capacity building
- 1995-1997
Information and communication technologies for development
- 1993-1995
Technology for small-scale economic activities to address the basic needs of low-income populations; the gender implications of science and technology; and the contributions of science and technology to an integrated approach to land management. |
