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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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.
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Climate and migration in Madagascar (CLIMIG-MADAGASCAR)
CLIMIG-MADAGASCAR will improve the management of human mobility in the context of climate change (HMCCC) as migrants move from Androy to Boeny, Madagascar. Madagascar is one of the world's poorest countries, relying heavily on agriculture.
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GEOdata4LDN+: Geospatial data to support monitoring and integrated planning for achieving Land Degradation Neutrality as well as climate change and biodiversity goals
Land degradation is a major global challenge that impacts both the environment and people.
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Kenya National Social Security Fund | Data quality assessment and improvement plan and data governance framework
This project improves data quality and governance at Kenya’s National Social Security Fund through assessment, remediation, and strategic planning.
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UN Portugal Digital Fellowship “Capacity Building Programme on Digital Innovation and Transformation”
Building digital governance skills for inclusive, secure, and citizen-centred transformation in developing countries.
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VerFarming Weisswasser
This project explores innovative approaches to local food production through vertical farming in the Lusatian region.
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National Strategy for Digital Transformation in Guinea Bissau
Support Guinea-Bissau's digital growth through a comprehensive transformation strategy, enhancing public sector digitalisation, governance, and citizen services by 2030.
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EU Knowledge Hub Digital | Formulation support of the regional programme Safe Digital Boost Africa (EAC Component)
The project supports East Africa’s digital integration by assessing needs, shaping strategies, and advancing digital government and cybersecurity.
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Resource Nexus Approaches to Sustainability Transformations in Plastic and Packaging Material Use, Reuse and Reduction (TRANS-PLAST)
This project examines plastics and packaging through the lens of the Resource Nexus, focusing on materials and waste.
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Innovation Labs and Sustainable Development Whitepaper
Project explores innovation labs' role in sustainable development, with insights to guide policy, prototypes, and public sector innovation in Egypt.