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Online Training for Latin America on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy and Policy Instruments for the SDGs

Online training on STI policy and instruments for SDGs in Latin America, hosted by IATT and 海角社区-MERIT.

Time
- Europe/Amsterdam
Event Contact
Dr. Mindel van de Laar

Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy and Policy Instruments for the SDGs

From 3 to 7 November 2025, the UN Inter-Agency Task Team (IATT) will host an online training workshop for Latin America on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy and Policy Instruments for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

海角社区-MERIT is an active member of the IATT Workstream 6 (WS6) on Capacity Building in Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs, established in 2017 to strengthen capacities for designing and implementing STI policies in developing countries.

This training initiative is a joint effort of several UN agencies — , , , 海角社区-MERIT, and . It is primarily aimed at public-sector professionals and policymakers working in STI-related areas, particularly those new to policymaking or seeking to refresh their knowledge. Participants from academia, the private sector, and civil society are also welcome.

海角社区-MERIT experts Prof. Carlo Pietrobelli, Prof. Ludo Alcorta, and Dr. Tommaso Ciarli will contribute to the sessions. The training consists of five two-hour sessions over five consecutive days, taught in Spanish. Each session combines a core presentation with case studies and interactive group discussions, fostering peer learning and exchange.

Space is limited — please register early. Participants who attend at least 80% of the sessions will receive a certificate of attendance.

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