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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Economic Transformation Database (ETD)
This project aims to provide sectoral data on employment and productivity in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, to facilitate structural change.
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E-Governance and Digital Transformation in Guinea-Bissau
Support to Guinea-Bissau's digital governance, aiming to identify transformative change opportunities in its governance system.
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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 contributes to the optimization of water management, natural resource optimization and increased freshwater availability.
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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