UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries

⏳ Fast Approaching! Join @UNTechBank at #LLDC3 in Turkmenistan on 7 August 2025 for a side event on: ✅ Low-cost tech solutions ✅ Digital inclusion for women & youth ✅ Global partnerships for impact 🔗 Agenda & speakers dropping soon. #TechForGood #DigitalTransformation #STI…

🚀 Unlocking Potential in LLDCs! Join us at #LLDC3 in Turkmenistan for: Empowering Landlocked Developing Countries via Technology & Innovation Highlights: ✅ Affordable tech solutions ✅ Bridging the digital divide 📅 7 August 2025 Awaza, Turkmenistan #STI #digitalinclusion…

🌍 In April 2025, we took our Strategic Plan 2025–2027 to Geneva to strengthen partnerships for #LDCs. From @ITUDevelopment to @WIPO , @UNCTADTrade to @EIF4LDCs , every meeting reaffirmed the UN Technology Bank's role as a connector and catalyst. Read the reflections from our…

Always happy to see you and discuss issues relating to leveraging technology for transformation of economies. Quite happy that we are moving towards materializing the Technology Needs Assessment of Nepal soon.

.@UN - Delighted to meet H.E. Prof Dr Shiva Adhikari, Vice Chairman, National Planning Commission of Nepal 🇳🇵 with H.E. @LokThapa2071 a few minutes ago. Excited with constructive engagement and spprting #Nepal to use #tech #Innovation to drive transformation.@UNTechBank

Strengthening #STI partnerships! 🇬🇳🤝 Our MD @deodat_maharaj met with H.E. Mohamed Dabo, Guinea’s PR to the UN, following talks with the Prime Minister of Guinea. They discussed scaling up UNTB-Guinea collaboration to unlock STI for sustainable development. 💡🌍…

🎙️ “It wasn’t just a launch — it was a moment.” Our colleague Flaminia reflects on Tanzania’s 🇹🇿 Technology Needs Assessment (#TNA) and what made it feel so alive. From climate-smart tools to data platforms — this roadmap is ready to move. 🔗 bit.ly/3IIEgYp…

🟢 The UN Technology Bank held its Mid-Year Council Meeting today with high-level reps & PRs. 🔊 “Science, tech & innovation remain critical drivers of sustainable development,” said @USGRabab_UN (@UNOHRLLS ). Big thanks to 🇹🇷 Türkiye & @Tubitak for hosting us!…

🤝 In NY for #HLPF2025, MD @deodat_maharaj met 🇳🇵 PR to the UN, Amb. @LokThapa2071 to discuss collaboration & advancing #TNA initiatives in Nepal to support STI-led growth for #LLDCs. #UNTBLDC #SDGs @UNOHRLLS @USGRabab_UN @NepalUNNY

Amb @LokThapa2071 met with Managing Director of UN Technology Bank for LDC Mr. Deodat Maharaj today. They discussed advancing the Technology Needs Assessment of Nepal with the support of UNTB & addressing gaps of digital technology in the LDCs.

🤝 While in NY for #HLPF2025, MD @deodat_maharaj met with 🇷🇼 Ambassador Martin K. Ngoga, PR of #Rwanda to the UN, to discuss boosting science, tech & innovation partnerships for #LLDCs. #SDGs #UNTBLDC @UNOHRLLS @USGRabab_UN

As #HLPF2025 brings global focus to the #SDGs , our team visited 🇹🇻 Tuvalu’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York. We explored areas for collaboration to support #Tuvalu’s development through science, tech & innovation. #UNTBLDC #SIDS #STIforSDGs #Partnerships…

🗓️Today, in NY for #HLPF2025, our MD @deodat_maharaj met with Mr. Clement Namangale, Deputy PR of 🇲🇼 Malawi to the UN. ⏩They discussed the ongoing Technology Needs Assessment (#TNA) in #Malawi and ways to strengthen #STI cooperation for sustainable development. #UNTBLDC…

Today, 🇮🇪 @IrelandAmbUN was pleased to welcome 🇨🇻 🇪🇷 🇬🇲 🇲🇼 🇦🇹 and the Managing Director of the 🇺🇳 UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries, Mr Deodat Maharaj. The @UNTechBank aims to use Science, Technology & Innovation to accelerate progress for LDCs towards the #SDGs.

While in NY for #HLPF, our MD @deodat_maharaj met H.E. Amb. Oumarou Ganou, PR of #BurkinaFaso 🇧🇫, to discuss advancing the Technology Needs Assessment. Together, we aim to identify priority tech solutions for sustainable development. #SDGs #Innovation @UNOHRLLS @USGRabab_UN

While in New York for #HLPF2025, MD @deodat_maharaj met H.E. Mr. Ahmet Yıldız, #Türkiye’s UN Ambassador, for a courtesy call and to share updates on the @UNTechBank’s work advancing science, tech & innovation for the #SDGs. #Partnerships #HLPF2025

At #HLPF2025, MD @deodat_maharaj met H.E. Ms. @AmbStesfamariam , Eritrea’s UN Representative, to discuss accelerating progress on inclusive growth, resilient systems, and climate-resilient development. Working together to deliver on the #SDGs and leave no one behind. 🌍✨…

🚀 Save the Date! Join us at #LLDC3 in Turkmenistan for: Driving Transformation in LLDCs via Tech & Innovation A UN Technology Bank side event on: ✅ Low-cost tech solutions ✅ Closing the digital divide 📅 7 August 2025 🔗 Details soon #TechForGood #LLDCs #STI @deodat_maharaj…

🌍 Have you read Tanzania’s Technology Needs Assessment Report? “We must not let this report remain static. Let’s turn its recommendations into action—unlocking technologies that drive public service delivery, private investment & enterprise growth.” — UNDP RR & a.i UN RC in 🇹🇿…