pact for the future – comparison – rev 1 vs rev 2 of chapter 3 on science, technology and innovation and digital cooperation
Lead author: Laeek Ahemad Siddiqui
The co-facilitators of the Summit of the Future, Germany and Namibia, released the Zero Draft of the Pact for the Future on January 26, 2024. This marked the beginning of formal intergovernmental negotiations leading up to the Summit in September 2024. Rev-1 of the Pact was issued on May 14, 2024, addressing the need for a more concise and action-oriented document as mandated by member states. The recent revision, Rev-2, was released on July 17, 2024. This bulletin reviews Chapter 3: Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Cooperation, highlighting the changes made between Rev-1 and Rev-2.
Rev-2 expands the scope to address disparities both within and between developed and developing countries. It includes broader targets by focusing on hunger, food security, education, and social protection. To promote a more inclusive approach, it added technical, academic, and civil society groups to stakeholder engagement. Rev-2 removes the words “the poorest and most vulnerable” and “non-discriminatory” to simplify the language and broaden the scope. Stay updated on the latest negotiations on Chapter 3 in the following ICH bulletin.
related resources
Rev.2 of the Pact of the Future
Rev.1 of the Pact of the Future