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Blog Post 27 Sep 2024

Examining the Causes and Consequences of the Digital Divide(s)

UNU-MERIT researcher Praachi Kumar describes the implications of the Global Digital Compact and shares her thoughts on the topic of digital governance

News 20 Sep 2024

UNU-MERIT's Latest Research around Policy, Innovation and Scientific Collaboration in Latin America

Five of our junior researchers presented their findings at a workshop, with Paraguay, Mexico and Colombia being among the countries studied

Blog Post 17 Sep 2024

EdTech, Gamification and the Future of Education: A Case Study in Eastern Europe

UNU-MERIT PhD alumna Irina Burlacu de Paoli shares key findings from her study on educational technology and game-based learning in Moldova.

Blog Post 17 Sep 2024

Making Children Visible: Reflections on the Right to be Heard and the Concept of Evolving Capacity

Julieta Marotta, Assistant Professor at UNU-MERIT, shares some key points based on her research around access to justice for children.

News 12 Sep 2024

Welcoming the World: Our New Global Cohort of Master’s Students

Introducing the 2024/25 cohort of our MSc in Public Policy and Human Development programme (offered in partnership with Maastricht University).

News 06 Sep 2024

How investment in developing countries’ infrastructure can be accelerated – and why this is crucial for the SDGs

New insights from a policy brief co-authored by UNU-MERIT Professorial Fellow Anthony Bartzokas

News 18 Jul 2024

Catalysing the Digital Future: Here’s What Happened at Our ITU Summer School

Highlights from the five-day training programme on digital transformation

News 18 Jul 2024

MPP Closing Ceremony 2024: Celebrating the End of an Academic Journey

On Tuesday, 25 June, we celebrated the achievements of our 2023-24 MPP cohort at the annual Closing Ceremony.

News 18 Jul 2024

A Year in Maastricht: Parting Words From Our 2023-24 MPP Student Ambassadors

Our 2023-24 MPP Student Ambassadors, Kendra Larach, Lucas Boh, and Carmen Duran, reflect on their experiences as MPP students.

News 02 Jul 2024

Podcast: UNDP Director Pedro Conceição Shares Key Findings of New Human Development Report

Dr. Pedro Conceição, Director of the Human Development Report Office at UNDP, discusses current challenges and opportunities in human development.