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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Digital Transformation Strategy of Georgia 2021-2025
Develop Georgia's Digital Transformation Strategy 2021-2025, enhancing public sector services and societal integration, based on past successes and global best practices.
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Institutional legacies of violent conflict
This project aims to increase understanding of the long-term effects of institutional dynamics that develop during violent conflicts.
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Assessing the State of Application of the Digital Economy and Society Index in the Western Balkans
Enhance digital competitiveness in Western Balkan economies through DESI indicator analysis, establishing methodologies, and harmonizing data collection for improved governance.
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Introduction of Blockchain in Public Service Delivery in Uzbekistan
Enhance quality of life in rural areas by improving public service access and governance transparency using blockchain, emphasizing citizen involvement in local decisions.
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NACI Foresight Book Chapter
Enhance strategic decisions through a chapter on ICT and Smart Systems, offering analysis and insights in the Foresight Exercise Report.
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Web Accessibility for People with Disabilities
Enhance web accessibility in Georgia for people with disabilities by formulating guidelines and testing practices, based on global benchmarks and stakeholder consultations, to support compliance with the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Water Reuse through Nexus Perspective: Assessing the Sustainability and Opportunities of Urban Systems under Public-Private Partnership
The project defines barriers/drivers for water reuse uptake and the feasibility of water reuse in industrial settings via public private partnership
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Media, Information and Literacy (MIL) MOOC for Government Officials and Policy-makers
MOOC on Media and Information Literacy for officials, developed with UNESCO and AUB, enhancing policy-making through critical thinking and active citizenship.
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UNU SDG–Universities Platform
This project promotes collaboration and dialogue exchange between Japanese universities on opportunities and challenges in promoting the SDGs.
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Agrophotovoltaics for Mali and The Gambia: Sustainable Electricity Production by Integrated Food, Energy and Water Systems (APV-MaGa)
This project aims to establish agrophotovoltaics as a sustainable energy system that provides food, water, and electricity.