On 8 April, Prof John Ouma-Mugabe of GSTM spoke at the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (UNCTSD) in Geneva, Switzerland. In his presentation on building critical capacities for technology assessment and technology foresight in Africa, Prof Mugabe called upon international partners and the UNCSTD to support African universities and research institutes in developing research and training programs for technology assessment and foresight. He argued that technology assessment and foresight are needed to help decision-makers make wise technology choices and steer technological change for sustainable development. The 28th session of the UNCTSD, 7-11 April, was organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).