Towards Equity: Closing the science, technology and innovation gap
Delve into initiatives and strategies for a more equitable landscape in science, technology and innovation (STI) across diverse contexts, empowering local actors and communities through inclusive innovation ecosystems. This session addresses key areas such as science-policy-society interface, integrating traditional and Indigenous Peoples knowledge with scientific advancements and addressing hidden biases within multistakeholder STI governance.
It is followed by a launch of foresight report.
Speakers
QU Dongyu
Director-General, FAO
Beth Crawford
Chief Scientist ad interim, FAO
Chris Earney
Head of UN Futures Lab, Global Knowledge Hub, UN
Deodat Maharaj
Managing Director, UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries
Michael Kremer
2019 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences
Director, Development Innovation Lab, University of Chicago
Sara-Elvira Kuhmunen
President of the Sámi Youth Association
Vincent Martin
Moderator
Director, Office of Innovation, FAO