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Frontiers of inclusive innovation : formulating technology and innovation policies that leave no one behind
(United Nations, 2021)
Science, technology and innovation (STI) can increase the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of efforts to meet the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The successful adoption of existing innovations ...
Collaboration opportunities for science, technology and innovation in Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand and Viet Nam
(UN.ESCAP, 2023-03-28)
<p>Science, technology and innovation (STI) have always been key drivers for achieving economic development and prosperity in Asia and the Pacific. The Governments of Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, ...
Bangladesh startup ecosystem assessment report
(United Nations, 2022-05)
<p>The global COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on economies worldwide, and small businesses, in particular, are coping with multiple challenges resulting from the crisis. The ongoing move towards more digital ...
Collection of policies and recommendations to improve meaningful participation of people in vulnerable situation in the digital economy
(UN.ESCAP, 2022-01-16)
<p>The United Nations’ call to “leave no one behind” has become a core guiding principle for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Recognizing this, as part of contribution to the work ...
E-Commerce for inclusive development : policy considerations
(United Nations, 2023-11-17)
<p>Often, we hear that e-commerce holds immense promise in driving inclusive development. In the E-commerce and Development Report 2002, Kofi A. Annan, then Secretary-General of the United Nations, urged the international ...
Report of the frontiers of inclusive innovation policy forum
(United Nations, 2022-03)
The Frontiers of Inclusive Innovation Policy Forum was organized by ESCAP in collaboration with Digital Pathways at Oxford, the Inclusive Business Action Network (iBAN), the Honey Bee Network, and the Gujarat Grassroots ...
G20 Toolkit for measuring digital skills and digital literacy : a compilation of reports
(UN.ESCAP, 2022-12-21)
Digital literacy and skills are essential for people to participate in digital economies and societies, for example, by enabling them to benefit from digital products, services, and content. In order to leave no one behind ...
Catalyzing financial innovation for women : evidence-based financial solutions for women entrepreneurs
(United Nations, 2021)
<p>In late 2020, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Catalyzing Women’s Entrepreneurship (CWE) Programme, partnered with Kiva to conduct primary research on women ...
Feminist Finance Forum: Driving action for a feminist entrepreneurial ecosystem in Asia and the Pacific
(UN. ESCAP, 2024-02-09)
<p><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">The Feminist Finance Forum 2023 took place at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok on 16-17 ...
Towards a roadmap for inclusive business in wellness tourism in Indonesia
(United Nations, 2021)
<p>Tourism is a priority sector for the Government of Indonesia and plays an important role for economic growth and employment creation. Indonesia has diverse and rich landscapes and natural ecosystems that position the ...