UNU research focuses on the challenges faced by the United Nations and its Member States. Our current research portfolio supports all of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015 to inspire global action to overcome the world’s biggest challenges.
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Develop Regional and Global Trust Lists for Digital Trust Services
The regional and international trust lists will enable the recognition of Saudi digital identification and trust services across borders.
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Development of a Policy Brief on the use of DPI for Trade and Investment
The project identifies tangible opportunities to support the Republic of Ghana's work in leveraging DPI for trade and investment.
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Status Quo and Gap Analyses of Digital Social Protection Systems and Cross-Border Portability of Benefits in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
The project proposes recommendations for strengthening the cross-border portability of social protection benefits across the CARICOM region.
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Raising the Level of Digital Trust and Identity Services Usage, and International Cooperation
The project aims to establish a robust legal and regulatory framework that supports the adoption and reliability of digital services.
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A Resource Nexus perspective on data-driven management of waste (Data4Waste)
This project places data at the heart of the transition to circular waste systems.
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Understanding the Resource Nexus between Urban Sprawl, Landscape Fragmentation and Habitat Network Connectivity in Sierra Leone
This study explores how urban sprawl, fragmentation and habitat connectivity affect resource management in Sierra Leone using the Resource Nexus lens.
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Transdisciplinary Integration of Knowledge for Sustainable Transformations in Regional Water Management: A Resource Nexus Perspective
This research explore how transdisciplinary knowledge integration within a resource nexus perspective can support sustainable transformations in regional water management, particularly in the Global South.
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DIGIMPACT.EU
DIGIMPACT.EU is a European project designed to strengthen the capacity of universities to drive digital transformation in innovation and entrepreneurship with tangible societal impact.
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Accelerating the Digital Transformation of the Public Sector in Qatar II: Benchmark Capacity Development and Support
The overall goal is to reinforce Qatar’s leadership in digital governance and contribute to more efficient, user-centred public services.
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Development of a Project Document for the Implementation of the National Digital Transformation Strategy for Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau's Digital Transformation Strategy drives sustainable, inclusive growth by enhancing digital infrastructure, economy, and governance.