Examples of Multilateral Cooperation Mechanisms Using Databases - Vicente Paolo Yu III Meeting of Experts 1 Biological Weapons Convention 7 August ...

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 Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM)

   UNFCCC Climate Technology Center and Network
    (CTCN)

   WTO Trade Facilitation Assistance Facility (TFAF)

   WIPO GREEN

UN TFM
   To enhance multilateral cooperation on science,
    technology and innovation for the SDGs
   Created under Agenda 2030 (para. 70) and AAAA
    2015 (para. 123), featuring:
       United Nations Interagency Task Team on Science,
        Technology and Innovation for the SDGs
       Collaborative Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science,
        Technology and Innovation for the SDGs
       On-line platform to be developed based on
        independent technical assessment

Objectives of the UN TFM Online
                Platform
   Establish a comprehensive mapping of, and serve
    as a gateway for, information on existing science,
    technology and innovation initiatives, mechanisms
    and programmes, within and beyond the UN
   Facilitate access to information, knowledge and
    experience, as well as best practices and lessons
    learned, on science, technology and innovation
    facilitation initiatives and policies
   Facilitate the dissemination of relevant open
    access scientific publications generated worldwide
See: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/tfm

UN TFM Online Platform Options

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

TFM Online Platform Independent Technical Assessment
                      Recommendations

                          ODI (UK)                                                     ISD-CASS (CN)

    Support technology transfer via matchmaking                      Include information repository facility, including
     between technology supplier and demander,                         scientific   publications,     equipment      and
     not simply be information repository                              technology blueprints, patents, software and
                                                                       policy documents, together with user
    Online platform must be linked to offline                         communication and interchange and wiki
     provision of technology transfer services                         functions and dissemination of relevant open
                                                                       access scientific publications
    Platform users should include country-based
     public and private suppliers, sources, and                       Support online transactions (with online secure
     users, including global corporates, of                            payment facilities) that lead to actual
     technology transfer services                                      technology transfer transactions
    Platform should perform matchmaking services                     User groups include technology transfer
     between: (i) technology suppliers and                             agencies    and     corporates involved in
     demanders; (ii) technology transfer service                       technology transfer
     providers and enterprises (esp. in developing
     countries) where there is limited supply of such                 Provide for ease of customer use
     services
                                                                      Structure the platform as a network of networks
    Structure the platform as a network of country-
     based 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

UNFCCC Climate Technology Centre and Network
                     (CTCN)
   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
   CTCN Online Portal - https://www.ctc-n.org/
       Gateway to CTCN TACB services, including
        training and support to strengthen developing
        country capacity to identify technology options,
        make technology choices, and operate, maintain
        and adapt technologies
       Library of climate technology information and tools,
        organized by geographical region and technology
        sector, available through open-source database

TACB provision through the CTCN
   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
    of climate technology experts from the CTCN, its Consortium, and Network work with the NDE to provide a solution
    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

WTO Trade Facilitation Assistance Facility (TFAF)
   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

WTO Trade Facilitation Assistance Facility (TFAF)

   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
    exchange. While a key objective of the TFAF is to disseminate information in a
    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

WTO TFAF donor-recipient
           matchmaking online
   Extensive trade facilitation related assistance and support for
    implementation of the Agreement is already being provided
    by Donor Members, International and regional organizations,
    and other stakeholders through a broad range of different
    programs.
   In order to assist in the matchmaking between donors and
    beneficiary WTO Members, the WTO TFAF website
    provides information on programs of donor countries and
    organizations that can be approached by those seeking
    TACB support for TFA implementation – see
    http://www.tfafacility.org/implementation-support

WIPO GREEN
   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/

Key Features for Online Database Platforms for
         Cooperation and Capacity Building
   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
    objective, purpose and functions of the platform and the institution that created it, and
    is easily accessible to users (access may be open or restricted/exclusive, depending
    on the requirements)
   Matchmaking function
        Direct matchmaking – platform can directly match specific requests with specific
         offers (e.g. through direct secretariat matching using database information)
        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)

Thank You

 Vicente Paolo Yu
  South Centre
yu@southcentre.int