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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).

Article 16 Jun 2025

European Youth Event: young activist fights poverty – Interview with Maria Nathalia Ramirez

European Youth Event: Interview with PHD fellow, Maria Nathalia Ramirez

Press Release 16 Jun 2025

United Nations University and Maastricht University Appoint Prof Dr Fiona Tregenna of South Africa as Director of UNU-MERIT

Prof Dr Fiona Tregenna will begin her appointment as Director of UNU-MERIT on 5 January 2026.

Article 12 Jun 2025

Science, Technology, and Innovation for All: A One UN Approach to Policy Training

Online training on science, technology and innovation policy and policy instruments for Africa

Article 12 Jun 2025

UNU-MERIT’s CDO Programmes Contribute to SBE’s Financial Times Executive Education Ranking

A successful collaboration between UNU-MERIT and the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE).

Article 04 Jun 2025

Circular Economies, Global Responsibilities: Insights from the Frontlines

Why sociotechnical transitions toward circular and sustainable economies matter now more than ever.

Article 27 May 2025

Human Development in the Age of AI: A Conversation with UNDP’s Pedro Conceição

A conversation about this year’s Human Development Report theme: “A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI "

Article 26 May 2025

Training Tomorrow’s Policymakers: UNU-MERIT in the 2025 Maastricht Summer School

UNU-MERIT’s summer courses offer practical skills and knowledge to navigate today’s global challenges in policy, justice, communication and beyond.

Blog Post 26 May 2025

Perspectives on Migration Management: Voices from Iraq and Kenya | Insights from the MMDP Programme

Ali Kadhim (Iraq) and Mercy Achieng (Kenya) share insights on migration management and data in policy, from the MMDP at UNU-MERIT.