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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Monitoring and Evaluation of WFP's Country Strategic Plan in Kenya from 2019 to 2023
This project aims to evaluate the outcomes of WFP’s aid for refugees and vulnerable populations affected by disasters in Kenya from 2019 to 2023.
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Stranded Assets and Climate Change in the Context of Sustainable Development in Africa
This project aims to evaluates the risks African countries face due to fossil fuel asset stranding, to manage risks and maximise opportunities.
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GCRF Living Deltas Hub
This project aims to promote understanding of deltaic social-ecological systems and develop solutions to help realise the SDGs in delta contexts.
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Yesser Research Project: Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Enhance Saudi government entities' online presence and service usability through updated Yesser assessment criteria, thorough reviews, strategic roadmaps, and targeted workshops.
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Impact Assessment of the Tunisian Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Urban Development Program 'PRIQH 2'
This project will provide a socio-economic analysis of the impact of the PRIQH 2 project, which aims to improve the living conditions of urban poor.
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Transforming informal work and livelihoods
This project will shed light on the causes of and most effective mechanisms to reduce informality, and the effects of the COVID-19 on informal work.
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Women's work - routes to economic and social empowerment
This project aims to shed light on how and why women’s work differs from men’s work in specific contexts, in order to help narrow the gender gap.
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Social mobility in the global south - concepts, measures, and determinants
This project aims to gather existing knowledge on social mobility in developing countries to develop concepts and methodologies for further research.
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Managing Exits from Armed Conflict
This project aims to enhance understanding of how and why individuals exit armed conflict and how to encourage transitions away from the battlefield.
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Experience Sharing & Capacity Building of Georgian Counterparts in EGOV Development
Enhance Georgia's EGOV standing via a comprehensive strategy incorporating global best practices, expert collaborations, and rigorous evaluations, aimed at improving governance and digital literacy.