The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation for Achieving Sustainable Development and Supporting the Implementation of the Post-2015 Development Agenda

Objective
This high-level side event was convened by the informal IAWG on a Technology Facilitation Mechanism. It
focused on how the United Nations system is prepared to coordinate its initiatives including capacity-building
efforts on science, technology and innovation in support of the sustainable development goals. It provided
an opportunity for a dialogue with Member States and other stakeholders, including the private sector, on a
coordinated way forward to support implementation of the STI-related decisions contained in the Addis Ababa
Accord.