UNU Rector

Tshilidzi Marwala

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UNU Rector and UN Under-Secretary-General Tshilidzi Marwala
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Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala is the 7th Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.

I've often talked about the Global South and the Global North. I don't think those distinctions should exist in 200 years. We should bridge whatever divides us.

Read "The Path from Venda: An Interview with UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala".

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Commentary and Media Coverage

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Balancing Job Security and Collective Rights in an Increasingly Automated World

While automation presents opportunities, it also introduces uncertainties that demand forward-thinking governance and ethical AI development.

18 Feb 2025

Media Coverage

Bridging the World’s Research and Data Divide

News Decoder explores how UNU researchers work across the globe to solve today’s biggest and emerging challenges.

29 Jan 2025

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UNU and Government of Japan Meet for High-Level Consultations

The discussions covered a range of topics and initiatives to strengthen partnerships to support sustainable development.

07 Feb 2025