Capacity Development

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The Capacity Development Office (CDO) of UNU-MERIT provides career-enhancing training for policymakers and practitioners. Our programmes are designed to help participants influence and implement policy related to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Our purpose as a university and UN think tank is to offer unique learning and training opportunities not only to students but also to everyone looking to address contemporary and future sustainable development challenges, expand their knowledge and networks, and achieve personal and professional growth.

Capacity Development

Design and Evaluation of Public Policies (DEPP)

DEPP workshops: Policy development training for senior and middle-level officials in emerging countries.

Capacity Development

Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods (EPRM) programme

The EPRM programme equips participants with essential tools to design and analyse research, fostering informed policymaking decisions.

Capacity Development

Moving the Migration Policy Agenda Forward (MMPAF) programme

(MMPAF) is a capacity-building programme designed for government officials working in migration and/or asylum.

Capacity Development

Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP)

The Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP) is a capacity-building programme offered by UNU-MERIT since 2013.

Capacity Development

ITU Academy Training Centre

UNU-MERIT is an ITU Academy Training Centre that empowers ICT professionals for digital transformation in developing countries.

Capacity Development

Short courses

Enrol in UNU-MERIT's MPP short courses to update your skills. Courses run 4-8 weeks, offering certificates and credits.

Capacity Development

Online Courses

UNU-MERIT offers a range of online and blended courses for working professionals keen to expand their expertise in public policy.

More information

For more details on our programmes or to discuss options for designing and delivering Capacity Development programmes with UNU-MERIT, please write to: cdo@merit.unu.edu

Learn about recent news and developments of our Capacity Development Office here.