Commission on Science and Technology for Development

The CSTD formed in 1993 to replace a similar organisation formed in Vienna in 1979. They perform research that supports advice they give to various organisations to support the goals.

Group Target

They provide research and high-level advice to the United Nations General Assembly and ECOSOC about the how science and technology can help development.

Organisation Structure

Comm on Science and Technology for Development is an Affiliate of the Economic and Social Council.