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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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.
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Digital Maturity Index in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s DGA’s DXMI aims to enhance digital services, align with Vision 2030, and boost user satisfaction annually.
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Sustainability Nexus Forum (SNF)
SNF, which focuses on the Nexus approach, emphasises the importance of collaboration and coordination at all levels, as a viable way to achieve global sustainable transformation.
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Exploring the Sustainability Nexus Within Agroecological Transition Governance in the Americas: The Case of Argentina (AETGov-Nexus)
This project contributes to the focus area of resilient food, forest and ecosystems by assessing the institutional arrangements and actor power manifestations that either support or constrain agroecological transitions.
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Bringing Plastics ‘Full-Circle’: sustainable plastic management, governance and chemical recycling
This project evaluates chemical recycling for plastics, aiming for sustainable solutions amid significant environmental pollution from plastic waste.
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NASCENT - Nexus Approaches to Address Water Security and Climate Change Adaptation
Using a Nexus approach, this project will enhance cooperation in research, postgraduate education and knowledge transfer.
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Expert Support for Good Practice Identification, Capacity Development, and Internationalisation
Empowering DGA to identify public sector digital transformation best practices, enhancing skills for award recognition and submissions globally.
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Global Assessment of Responsible AI in cities (AI4Cities)
Enhance city governance with AI through a global survey assessing the technology's use, focusing on service design and human-centered data, to inform robust policy recommendations.
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Capacity Building Programme for Public Sector Executives in Egypt
Enhance Egypt's public sector via UNU-EGOV's tailored training, focusing on digital governance, corruption reduction, and judiciary reforms.
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Service 360: Dubai the Model Center expert advise on public sector innovation, monitoring and measurement
The Dubai Model Centre project aims to revolutionize public service delivery, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction through innovative models and expert global collaboration.