The group made substantial progress in April by approving thetechnical requirements, architecture and definitions upon which the standard will be based.
Since its inception, UNESCO advocates the principles of equality and justice, it serves as the appropriate framework for nations to lay the ethical limits to scientific andtechnicalprogress.
The discussions continued on efforts in literacy for women and girls, progress in terms of gender equality, the development of technicaland vocational training for the employability of youth, culture and its link to development.