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This note synthesizes findings from the Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) as a contribution to the High-level Political Forum scheduled to take place from 9 to 18 July 2019. It draws on the two priority themes of the CSTD (i.e. the impact of rapid technological change on sustainable development and the role of science, technology and innovation in building resilient communities, including through the contribution of citizen science) during the 2018-2019 inter-sessional period. The findings and recommendations emerged during the Inter-sessional Panel held from 15 to 17 January 2019, as well as during discussions held at the Workshop on Applying a Gender Lens to Science, Technology and Innovation, that was held back-to-back with the CSTD Inter-sessional Panel on 18 January 2019. These findings and recommendations will be considered by the CSTD during its 22nd session which will take place from 13 to 17 May 2019.
