Six key themes for eco-innovation
Discussions about eco-innovation policy are, in many cases, highly superficial or unnecessarily abstract. This article presents key themes for boosting eco-innovation... »
Highly skilled Afghan diaspora contributes to innovation and change
Technology and innovation transfer can play a role in capacity development of countries of origin, as seen in this case from Afghanistan. »
Converting geothermal knowledge into megawatts
A Kenyan Ph.D. Fellow at the UNU Geothermal Training Programme in Iceland explains why geothermal energy is so important for developing nations. »
Green economy and growth: Fiddling while Rome burns?
A truly green economy cannot hinge solely on technology, but must be a revolution of democracy and equality. »
Mobile governance: Head porters in Ghana
Mobile technology-based information and services can support pro-poor policy implementation and governance mechanisms. »
Can the patent commons help eco-technology diffusion?
UNU-MERIT analysis looks at whether patent commons might address a potential lack of green technology diffusion caused by patent protection. »
Social impacts of statistical indicator development
Understanding how indicators govern behaviour, are modified by users and develop based on user needs is vital for social and economic analysis and policy. »
Free and Open Source Software in sub-Saharan Africa
A UNU-IAS led project seeks an in-depth understanding of the potential impact of free and open source software in sub-Saharan Africa. »
E-waste challenges: Re-use practices, principles and standards
Re-use is a key part of the solutions toolkit in confronting the waste problem that continues to multiply as countries cross the ‘digital divide’. »
Arab Spring: Will more freedom boost knowledge transfer?
The wave of change in the Arab region could be harnessed to boost the creation and transfer of knowledge. »
Could climate science become open source?
Opening up the IPCC process using open sourceware will bring it in line with other leading scientific organisations. »
