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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
Vicente Paolo Yu III Meeting of Experts 1 Biological Weapons Convention 7 August 2018
UN Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM) UNFCCC Climate Technology Center and Network
WTO Trade Facilitation Assistance Facility (TFAF) WIPO GREEN
To enhance multilateral cooperation on science,
Created under Agenda 2030 (para. 70) and AAAA
United Nations Interagency Task Team on Science,
Collaborative Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science,
On-line platform to be developed based on
Establish a comprehensive mapping of, and serve
Facilitate access to information, knowledge and
Facilitate the dissemination of relevant open
See: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/tfm
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
ODI (UK)
Support technology transfer via matchmaking between technology supplier and demander, not simply be information repository
Online platform must be linked to
provision of technology transfer services
Platform users should include country-based public and private suppliers, sources, and users, including global corporates,
technology transfer services
Platform should perform matchmaking services between: (i) technology suppliers and demanders; (ii) technology transfer service providers and enterprises (esp. in developing countries) where there is limited supply of such services
Structure the platform as a network of country- based networks ISD-CASS (CN)
Include information repository facility, including scientific publications, equipment and technology blueprints, patents, software and policy documents, together with user communication and interchange and wiki functions and dissemination of relevant open access scientific publications
Support online transactions (with online secure payment facilities) that lead to actual technology transfer transactions
User groups include technology transfer agencies and corporates involved in technology transfer
Provide for ease of customer use
Structure the platform as a network of 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
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 - https://www.ctc-n.org/
Gateway to CTCN TACB services, including
Library of climate technology information and tools,
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
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
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
The purpose of the Facility is to complement existing support efforts and enhance their effectiveness, and to make support available in instances where potential recipients have earlier failed to secure assistance from other donors.
The Facility will act as a platform for efforts to implement the TFA and will help ensure the best possible conditions for the flow of information between donors and recipients on their needs, as well as on the available options to help in the implementation of the TFA provisions. In short, the TFAF will facilitate a better understanding of the TFA and provide a more structured platform for information
manner that will foster alignment of support with needs in relation to the implementation of the TFA, it will in those circumstances where no other TF funding source is available, offer two types of grants. The first type is a project preparation grant in an amount up to 30,000 USD and the second is a project implementation grant in an amount up to 200,000 USD. Source: WTO TFAF, Operational Guidelines, at http://www.tfafacility.org/operational- guidelines
Extensive trade facilitation related assistance and support for
In order to assist in the matchmaking between donors and
Interactive online marketplace that connects technology and service providers with those seeking innovative solutions established in 2013 (see https://www3.wipo.int/wipogreen/en/aboutus/)
Consists of:
Online database of green technologies (https://www3.wipo.int/wipogreen-database/) and green technology experts (https://www3.wipo.int/wipogreen-expertsdatabase/search)
Network that brings together a wide range of players in the green technology innovation value chain, and connects owners of new technologies with individuals or companies who might be looking to commercialize, license or otherwise distribute a green technology ( https://www3.wipo.int/wipogreen/en/network/). WIPO GREEN has 6,000 Members spanning 170 countries, including multinational companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, investors, consulting companies, incubators, universities, government institutions, NGOs, associations and others
Green Technology Matchmaking through WIPO GREEN
Database matchmaking, including:
Finding green technologies (https://www3.wipo.int/wipogreen-database/)
Finding green technology funding (https://www3.wipo.int/wipogreen/en/network/funding.html)
Listing of technology providers and seekers (https://www3.wipo.int/wipogreen- database/providerSeekerList.htm)
WIPO GREEN Partner initiatives
Regional matchmaking projects by organized by WIPO focused on specific fields of technology to provide participants with opportunities to directly make targeted matches in a face-to-face setting. Each matchmaking project consists of field visits by selected expert consultants who interact with key local stakeholders in order to gain a clear understanding of the technological needs on the ground. These needs are then analysed and matched with potential technological solutions – forming the basis for a matchmaking event bringing together selected stakeholders, seekers, potential providers of solutions, the finance community, and other experts. (see Green matchmaking, at https://www3.wipo.int/wipogreen/en/network/) Source: WIPO GREEN, at https://www3.wipo.int/wipogreen/en/network/
Institutional home for the platform is important, with sufficient funding – i.e. UN TFM platform is hosted by UNDESA, ; CTCN platform is hosted by UNEP/UNIDO, with voluntary funding; WTO TFAF by WTO Secretariat, with mix of regular and voluntary funding; WIPO GREEN by WIPO Secretariat, with mix of regular and voluntary funding
Database is an information repository that contains information relevant to the
is easily accessible to users (access may be open or restricted/exclusive, depending
Matchmaking function
Direct matchmaking – platform can directly match specific requests with specific
Indirect matchmaking – platform provides information on requests and offers to enable users to contact each other and develop mutually agreed projects (i.e. platform users find their own matches using database information)
Vicente Paolo Yu South Centre yu@southcentre.int