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News
Videos on Partnership for Apprise - Technology to Identify Victims of Human Trafficking
UNU Macau recently published two videos about Apprise, an app that is user-friendly and appropriate for use with state and civil society actors.
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Workshop Considers the Future of Bioenergy Development in Asia
UNU-IAS contributed an international workshop on future perspectives of bioenergy development in Asia.
Expert
Dr. Juan Pastor-Ivars
Juan Pastor-Ivars is a researcher with the UNU-IAS Operating Unit Ishikawa / Kanazawa (OUIK).
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Report on the Use of ICT to Support Psychosocial Wellbeing of Rural Women
UNU Macau conducted a research based on the iWomen Inspiring Women App, exploring how ICTs can improve mental health of marginalised groups.
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"Leaving No One Behind" — Beyond Data Disaggregation
UNU Macau researcher Mamello Thinyane wrote a blog on how to operationalize the concept of "Leave No One Behind" from data perspective.
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UNU Institute in Macau Presented a Paper on ICT Tool to Support Operation of a Homeless Centre
Dr. Mamello Thinyane attended the Participatory Design Conference on behalf of UNU Macau.
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World Water Week 2018
In 2018, World Water Week will address the theme “Water, ecosystems and human development”.
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Michelle Remme
Dr. Michelle Remme is Principal Visiting Fellow at UNU-IIGH. She has more than 10 years of years of experience as a researcher and policy advisor in global health, having worked in academia, the UN system, donor development cooperation and private consulting.
Blog Post
High and Dry: The UN Risks Being Left Behind by the Turning Tide of Global Drug Policy
While the tide is shifting rapidly on global drugs policy, the United Nations – paralyzed by conflicting demands of Member States – is at risk.
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End of an Era: Michael Best Recalls His Journey as the First Director of UNU Institute in Macau
Before Michael Best left UNU Macau, he shared experiences and memories in this institution, showing optimistic attitude about the Institute’s future.