pact for the future – comparison – zero draft vs rev -1 of chapter 3 on science, technology and innovation and digital cooperation

Lead author: Laeek Ahemad Siddiqui


The Zero Draft of the Pact for the Future, released on January 26th, 2024, initiated formal intergovernmental negotiations ahead of the September 2024 SOTF. Responding to Member States’ mandate for a more concise and action-oriented document, Rev-1 was released on May 14th, 2024. This bulletin examines Chapter 3: Science, Technology, and Innovation and Digital Cooperation, comparing changes between the Zero Draft and Rev-1 based on compilation text for detailed insights.


related resources

Zero draft of the Pact for the Future

Compilation text (as of 3 April 2024)

Rev.1 of the Pact of the Future