United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries
Mission
The United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (UNTB) supports Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in strengthening their science, technology, and innovation (STI) capacities to accelerate sustainable development. Established by the United Nations General Assembly and operational since 2018, the Technology Bank works with governments, research institutions, and development partners to enhance access to knowledge, build institutional capacities, and promote the use of technology and innovation in addressing development challenges. Through initiatives in technology needs assessments, capacity-building, policy support, and partnerships, the Technology Bank helps LDCs leverage science, technology, and innovation to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and advance resilient and inclusive development.
Voluntary Commitments
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.