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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Incorporating the Resource Nexus and Actor-centred analysis into Mangrove Management in Thailand
The project aims to analyze drivers and actors influencing mangrove management in Thailand, crucial for biodiversity and coastal protection.
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Investors Preferences for Eco-Transformation in Industrial Parks Using Discrete Choice Experiments
This study examines green transformation in SMEs, identifying barriers, preferences, and effective policies for sustainable economies in South Asia.
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ePART4GOV An Integrated Project Framework for e-Participation and Governance Mechanisms
Enhancing Saudi governance through e-participation & user feedback.
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Study on country models for the international transfer of digital government experiences and solutions
Enhance international GovTech service exports with a business model derived from insights from Denmark, Estonia, India, and Korea, focusing on digital governance and collaboration.
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Climate Change and Water Availability in Data Scarce Region - Advancing the Nexus of Water, Soil and Atmosphere through Remote Sensing and Modelling
This study mainly aims to target the arid regions, which is a vastly expanding biome in the face of climate change.
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Conceptual advancement of the Resource Nexus, capacity development and quality assurance
The project aims to advance the Resource Nexus concept through analytics development, urban water security evaluation, and awareness promotion.
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Accelerating the digital transformation of the public sector of Qatar
Support MCIT inputs regarding the leading global and regional trends regarding the digital transformation of the public sector.
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Climate Action, Justice, and Responsible e-GOV & Technology (Just-CARE)
Map, assess, and deepen understanding of climate, environmental, and social impacts of digital technologies on Global Majority communities’ wellbeing.
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Health Online Service Provision Index (HOSPI) Network
Enhancing global health service delivery through UNU-EGOV's HOSPI methodology, evaluating hospital portals to increase attractiveness, efficiency, and patient responsiveness.
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Global Application of the Local Online Service Index (LOSI) and Management of the LOSI Network
Enhance local e-governance globally via the LOSI Network, assessing online services in cities to guide policies, improve access, and foster international collaboration.