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On 21 July, the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵTB) convened its Council meeting, chaired by Prof. Hasan Mandal, Rector of Istanbul Technical University (ITU). Opening remarks were delivered by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Under Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The meeting acknowledged the¡­

By Emek ?lke Alpan, Administrative Officer, United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries In April 2025, I had the opportunity to accompany Mr. Deodat Maharaj, Managing Director of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Technology Bank, on a mission to Geneva. Our objective was to present the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ TBLDC¡¯s new Strategic Plan for 2025¨C2027 and to engage with key Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ agencies, member states, and development partners. The plan focuses on three pillars: conducting¡­

By Flaminia Maldi Colombo, Programme Consultant, United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries There¡¯s a special kind of energy that comes when purpose and partnership align ¨C and that was exactly what we experienced in Dar es Salaam during the launch of Tanzania¡¯s Technology Needs Assessment (TNA). Together with my colleague Asli Hekimoglu, I had the privilege of accompanying our Managing Director, Mr. Deodat Maharaj, to the¡­

Sevilla, Spain, 3 July 2025 During the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵTB) and the Impact Licensing Initiative (ILI) formalized their collaboration to strengthen access to affordable, high-impact technologies in Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place on the margins of a high-level¡­

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ¨C 25 June 2025 The United Republic of Tanzania today marked a major milestone with the official launch of its Technology Needs Assessment (TNA), conducted by the United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Technology Bank) in partnership with International Seabed Authority, the Deep Sea Fishing Authority and other key national stakeholders. The event was graced by His Excellency Hon. Shaaban Ali¡­

? Makarand2010 At the time of its independence in 1965, Singapore¡ªa small state with no natural resources¡ªhad a nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately USD 975 million, almost equal to that of Jamaica at that time. Since then, this country has become a global economic powerhouse. While Singapore has prospered, developing countries, especially the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have struggled to reap the dividends of political¡­

By Ousmane Bocoum, Programme Management Officer, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries A-K-W-A-B-A These were the six letters that greeted us upon arrival in Abidjan, Cote d¡¯Ivoire. They denote the warm atmosphere of the city, the renowned hospitality of its people and the spirit of welcome, characteristic of African nations that paved the way for this long overdue mission. Our visit to the Pearl of the Lagoons had a clear purpose¡­

By Asli Hekimoglu, Associate Programme Officer, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries It was a meaningful moment to share the work of the United Nations Technology Bank at the 2025 World Eco-Design Conference in Bangkok¡ªan event co-hosted with our partner, the World Eco-Design Organization (WEDO). The gathering, titled Empowering LDCs, Advancing the SDGs, brought together innovators, policymakers, and representatives from Least¡­

By Flaminia Maldi Colombo, Programme Fellow, United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries Just last month, from 24 to 28 February 2025, I had the pleasure of joining the Managing Director, Mr. Deodat Maharaj, on our first mission to Eritrea. This visit was a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders on how science, technology, and innovation (STI) can support the country¡¯s development aspirations. From the moment we¡­

By Emek ? lke Alpan, Administrative Officer, United Nations Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries As we begin implementation of our new Strategic Plan 2025 - 2027, Delivering Results for LDCs, I joined our Managing Director, Deodat Maharaj on a mission to Ankara from 18 - 19 February to continue our systematic engagement with our clients and stakeholders. During the mission, we met with a range of stakeholders and partners to share¡­