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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Inequality and the (Climate) Preference–Behavior Gap
This project investigates whether and through which mechanisms inequality shapes preferences for climate policies and climate behavior.
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Global Pluralism Monitor: Country Reviews in the MENA Region
This project contributes to the Global Pluralism Monitor through the review and assessment of country reports across the Middle East and North Africa.
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Catalysing Policy Improvement in Africa (CPIA II)
Strengthening evidence-informed policymaking and implementation in Mozambique and Burkina Faso.
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From crisis to recovery: Tracing the welfare effects of social assistance programmes in Jordan
Traces the welfare effects of Jordan's Takaful and Unified Cash Transfer (UCT) programmes.
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The changing geography of the international diffusion of technological knowledge
Examines the evolving geography of international technological knowledge diffusion over the last four decades using multiple patent-based indicators.
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Social norms, female labour force participation and marriage decisions in Jordan
Our study in Amman looks beyond economics to the social norms shaping women's choices.
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Road infrastructure, economic development and forest loss in the Republic of the Congo
This paper studies the impact of large-scale road construction on economic development and forest loss in the Republic of the Congo.
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UNU-EGOV Policy Briefs
UNU-EGOV Policy Briefs
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UNU-CRIS Annual Reports
Yearly snapshots of our research and impact.
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Policy Insights for Resilient Landscapes
Actionable guidance for strengthening landscape resilience, biodiversity conservation, inclusive governance and sustainable livelihoods.