Examples of Multilateral Cooperation Mechanisms Using Databases Vicente Paolo Yu III Meeting of Experts 1 Biological Weapons Convention 7 August 2018
Examples of multilateral cooperation and capacity using online platforms or databases UN Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM) UNFCCC Climate Technology Center and Network (CTCN) WTO Trade Facilitation Assistance Facility (TFAF) WIPO GREEN
UN TFM To enhance multilateral cooperation on science, technology and innovation for the SDGs Created under Agenda 2030 (para. 70) and AAAA 2015 (para. 123), featuring: United Nations Interagency Task Team on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs Collaborative Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs On-line platform to be developed based on independent technical assessment
Objectives of the UN TFM Online Platform Establish a comprehensive mapping of, and serve as a gateway for, information on existing science, technology and innovation initiatives, mechanisms and programmes, within and beyond the UN Facilitate access to information, knowledge and experience, as well as best practices and lessons learned, on science, technology and innovation facilitation initiatives and policies Facilitate the dissemination of relevant open access scientific publications generated worldwide See: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/tfm
UN TFM Online Platform Options Source: An Online Platform for the UN Technology Facilitation Mechanism: Independent Technical Report Assessment Findings – Full Report (June 2017), Annex B, p. 78, at https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/16505Full_Report_Online_Platform_Assessment.pdf
TFM Online Platform Independent Technical Assessment Recommendations ODI (UK) ISD-CASS (CN) Support technology transfer via matchmaking Include information repository facility, including between technology supplier and demander, scientific publications, equipment and not simply be information repository technology blueprints, patents, software and policy documents, together with user Online platform must be linked to offline communication and interchange and wiki provision of technology transfer services functions and dissemination of relevant open access scientific publications Platform users should include country-based public and private suppliers, sources, and Support online transactions (with online secure users, including global corporates, of payment facilities) that lead to actual technology transfer services technology transfer transactions Platform should perform matchmaking services User groups include technology transfer between: (i) technology suppliers and agencies and corporates involved in demanders; (ii) technology transfer service technology transfer providers and enterprises (esp. in developing countries) where there is limited supply of such Provide for ease of customer use services Structure the platform as a network of networks Structure the platform as a network of country- based networks Source: An Online Platform for the UN Technology Facilitation Mechanism: Independent Technical Report Assessment Findings – Full Report (June 2017), Executive Summary, pp. 4-6, at https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/16505Full_Report_Online_Platform_Assessment.pdf
UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) Operational arm of UNFCCC Technology Mechanism (created under UNFCCC Art 4.5 and relevant COP decisions; part of UNFCCC Paris Agreement); hosted by UNEP with UNIDO Facilitates a network of national, regional, sectoral and international technology centres, networks, organizations and private sector entities (including over 150 CTCN national focal points) Promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate resilient development at the request of developing countries Provide technology solutions, capacity building and advice on policy, legal and regulatory frameworks tailored to the needs of individual countries by harnessing the expertise of a global network of technology companies and institutions – CTCN members can bid for delivery of CTCN technical assistance and showcase relevant experience, reports and technologies
CTCN Online Portal CTCN Online Portal - https://www.ctc-n.org/ Gateway to CTCN TACB services, including training and support to strengthen developing country capacity to identify technology options, make technology choices, and operate, maintain and adapt technologies Library of climate technology information and tools, organized by geographical region and technology sector, available through open-source database
TACB provision through the CTCN Developing countries send TACB request to CTCN (via UNEP's CTCN desk – ctcn@unep.org) through their NDEs (up to USD250,000 project value; for local, national or regional level activities; to public, academic, NGO, or private sector providers; for adaptation and mitigation technologies; at all stages of technology cycle from identification of climate technology needs; policy assessment; selection and piloting of technological solutions; to assistance that supports technology customization and widespread deployment CTCN conveys request to CTCN members to design and deliver responses to the request. TACB requests from NDEs are posted online in Network section of the CTCN Online Portal (see https://www.ctc- n.org/network). Selection of TACB provider is conducted through a competitive bidding process among Network members, with bidding taking place through the UNIDO e-procurement portal (https://procurement.unido.org/). A team of climate technology experts from the CTCN, its Consortium, and Network work with the NDE to provide a solution that is tailored to the needs of the individual country and converts The CTCN provides technical assistance through support for experts to work with countries rather than direct funding to countries. However, in some cases the CTCN can help to play a matchmaking role with funding sources. The CTCN delivers five main types of technical support on climate technologies: Technical assessments, including technical expertise and recommendations related to specific technology needs, identification of technologies, technology barriers, technology efficiency, as well as piloting and deployment of technologies. Technical support for policy and planning documents, include strategies and policies, roadmaps and action plans, regulations and legal measures Trainings Tools and methodologies Implementation plans Source: CTCN, at https://www.ctc-n.org/technical-assistance
WTO Trade Facilitation Assistance Facility (TFAF) Support Developing and LDC WTO Members to assess their specific needs and to identify possible development partners to help them meet those needs through a diverse number of activities, including: assisting Members in the preparation of their notification of special and differential treatment categories ; the development and delivery of assistance and support for capacity building , with a view to ensuring that WTO Members fully understand the Agreement, the steps needed for its implementation, and the requirements to benefit from the special and differential treatment provisions. To this end, it will make available training materials, case studies, and best practices; supporting developing and LDC Members to access the available implementation assistance from regional and multilateral agencies, bilateral donors and other stakeholders that offer a broad range of different programs, with a view to ensuring: the best possible conditions for the flow of information between donors and beneficiaries, thereby promoting optimal match-making; appropriate coordination among relevant assistance providers to discourage fragmentation and duplication in the delivery of implementation support. that support is appropriately aligned to the identified needs, as well as to individual development, financial and trade needs of Members, and to differing levels of administrative and institutional capacity Where no other funding source is available, the TFAF will offer two types of grants to Developing and LDC Members notifying Category C commitments: project preparation grants up to USD30,000 and project implementation grants up to USD200,000. Source: WTO TFAF, at http://www.tfafacility.org/about-the-facility
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