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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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.
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Green African Transformation (GREAT) Pathways - Building a partnership for Africa–EU collaboration on low-carbon development (BMZ project)
This project will produce a series of knowledge products to support the EU-Africa Summit in 2021 and inform discussions on green transitions in Africa
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Developing tools to reduce the risks of WASH-related diseases and water pollution
This project aims to develop tools to reduce the negative impacts of WASH-related diseases and water pollution, especially among vulnerable groups.