The Road to the SDGs

PURPOSE X IsDB has a new STI Policy that aims to mainstream STI into IsDB’s operations and supports MCs through an array of activities that enhance national STI ecosystems, such as capacity building and training, policy support and international collaboration. X STI Policy works together with the STI Operational Strategy to help IsDB achieve its digital transformation objectives, in the following ways: – Reinforcing the Delivery pillar of the P5P, through operations integration – Helping in the identification of STI priorities and needs of MCs – Supporting IsDB’s efforts to realise its vision and contribute to the attainment of the SDGs – Promoting and strengthening the STI ecosystem in MCs through capacity building, policy support and adequate policy instruments. X As part of its STI Policy, IsDB has established an innovative programme designed to support MCs in developing their STI institutional capacities to address major development challenges. Working with IsDB Regional Hubs and development partners, the programme puts emphasis on the least developed MCs (LDMCs). X IsDB has also set up a special team, tasked with challenging the organisation’s current work patterns and introducing agility in all departments. The project, which is currently being rolled out, aims to align digital transformation with day-to-day business activities that are among the core drivers for achieving the P5P and the 10YS. METHOD X An IsDB document focusing on SDG mainstreaming is providing a framework for the role of STI in achieving the SDGs in MCs. IsDB has established a strategic partnership with UNESCO to support STI efforts and strengthen inclusive STI systems in MCs. The partnership has already yielded significant achievements, such as the Global Observatory of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Instruments (GO-SPIN) methodological tool to map STI landscapes. X IsDB’s STI programme operates in harmony with the P5P and priority sectors such as energy, health, agriculture and education, as it encompasses training, improvement of STI infrastructure, formulation of policies, and acquisition of proposed technologies. It takes the lead to forecast strategic trends in development and advise how STI can contribute to the identification of innovative solutions for MCs. X IsDB’s Information Management and Disruptive Technology Department has T hrough several programmes designed to boost innovation and speed up digitisation, IsDB aims to support development activities in MCs and promote the creation of new lines of business for IsDB STI Policy and Operational Strategy IsDB’s STI policies and programmes are transforming the culture of IsDB, enabling more effective interventions in MCs and improving the efficiency of IsDB’s internal operations [ 64 ] SDGs