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Report 23 Jun 2025

Improving the Global Debt Architecture

An overview of efforts to reform the global debt system and the challenges emerging economies face amid a shifting creditor landscape.

Report 23 Jun 2025

Beyond GDP and the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index

Efforts to redefine progress beyond GDP by adopting new multidimensional measures that capture social and environmental well-being.

Media Coverage 21 Jun 2025

Ratings, Africa relaunches the challenge to the US big three

In Il Sole 24 Ore, Daniel Cash examines how global rating agencies misread African economies and why regional alternatives are gaining urgency.

Blog Post 21 Jun 2025

Harnessing Nature's Wisdom for Sustainable Development in the Global South

Venezuela guaranteed that all interests derived from its share in UNU-BIOLAC's Endowment Fund went entirely to the Programme, giving it adaptability

Blog Post 20 Jun 2025

Frictions and Fault Lines: How Entrepreneurs and Financiers Drive the Circular Economy Transitions in Differing Geographical Contexts

Exploring how entrepreneurs and financiers navigate circular economy transitions, highlighting diverse strategies, challenges, & institutional change.

Blog Post 19 Jun 2025

Reflections from UNIDO: Contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report

PhD fellow Rafael de la Vega reflects on his six-month sabbatical at UNIDO, contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report (IDR).

Announcement 19 Jun 2025

UNU Macau AI Conference 2025 Proposal Submission Update

Our sincere gratitude to all those who submitted proposals for the UNU Macau AI Conference 2025.

Article 18 Jun 2025

The Quantum Leap and the Digital Backbone — The Future of Hybrid Computing

If we wait for quantum computing disruption before building governance around it, we will govern in crisis.

Multimedia 18 Jun 2025

Voices from the Symposium: Jashodhara Dasgupta

Reflections from the UNU-IIGH & Third World Network Symposium on private sector influence, accountability & equity in global health governance.

Multimedia 18 Jun 2025

Voices from the Symposium: Anna Marriott

Reflections from the UNU-IIGH & Third World Network Symposium on private sector influence, accountability & equity in global health governance.