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Department of Science and Technology Undersecretary for S&T Services Fortunato T. dela Peña was elected as Chair for the 15th Session of the prestigious UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD) during its 14th Session in Geneva on May 27.

The election of Usec. dela Peña serves as international recognition of the country's initiatives in promoting science and technology, as well as the use of information and communications technology for development.

 

UNCSTD, a UN agency tasked to promote science and technology for development, is mandated by the Economic and Social Council to oversee the system-wide follow-up, review and assessment of progress in the implementation of outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).

UNCSTD addresses issues pertaining to the problem of digital divide and internet governance, and helps promote technologies that address global challenges.

The Permanent Mission provided full support to ensure Undersecretary Dela Peña's election.

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DOST Undersecretary Dortunato dela Peña (second from right) and personnel of the Philippine Mission to the UN in Geneva (from left) Minister Ma. Teresa Leptan, Duty Permaent Representative Denis Lepatan, and Attache Marie Caren Almario formedpart of the Philippine delegation to the 14th UNCSTD session. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Foreign Affairs)

Written By: Framelia Anonas
Friday, 17 June 2011