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UNU-CRIS Annual Reports

Yearly snapshots of our research and impact.

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Annual Report 2024

In 2024, UNU-CRIS strengthened multilateral cooperation through record research funding, new global partnerships, and impactful academic initiatives.

01 Jan 2025

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Annual Report 2023

In 2023, UNU-CRIS tackled rising global conflict by advancing research on regional security, the nexus approach, and multi-level policy cooperation.

01 Jan 2024

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Annual Report 2022

In 2022, UNU-CRIS launched its 2022-26 Strategic Plan, introducing a restructured research programme focused on regions, cities and global governance.

01 Jan 2023

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Annual Report 2021

In 2021, UNU-CRIS secured a new five-year mandate following a positive evaluation.

01 Jan 2022

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Annual Report 2020

In 2020, UNU-CRIS adapted to the COVID-19 crisis, implementing a new research cluster structure and securing restored core funding for global mandate.

01 Jan 2021

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Annual Report 2019

In 2019, UNU-CRIS expanded its academic reach through its inaugural Summer School, leadership transitions, and research on regional health governance.

01 Jan 2020

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Annual Report 2018

In 2018, UNU-CRIS expanded its team and research portfolio with new projects like PADIRE and GREMLIN, while meeting all key performance indicators.

01 Jan 2019

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Annual Report 2017

In 2017, UNU-CRIS entered a new era with a new Director and a Strategic Plan to become a global hub of excellence for regional governance research.

01 Jan 2018

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Annual Report 2016

In 2016, UNU-CRIS reinvented itself as "UNU-CRIS 2.0", securing a new five-year mandate through structural partnerships with UGent and VUB.

01 Jan 2017

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Annual Report 2015

In 2015, UNU-CRIS maintained productivity despite institutional shifts, securing a major H2020 diplomacy grant and concluding the GR:EEN project.

01 Jan 2016

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Annual Report 2014

In 2014, UNU-CRIS launched the PRARI project, received a positive external evaluation, and established its first thesis award for regional studies.

01 Jan 2015

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Annual Report 2013

In 2013, UNU-CRIS aligned with a new strategic vision and initiated a major performance assessment while strengthening global academic partnerships.

01 Jan 2014

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