COVID-19 Fallout Could Push Half a Billion People into Poverty in Developing Countries

New UNU research warns that global poverty could skyrocket as a result of the economic fallout from the global coronavirus pandemic.

Conferencing in the Times of COVID-19

Planning the right tools and distribution of roles, as well as clear and timely communication, helped to make IDIA2020 a successful virtual event.

Brian Omondi Oduor

Brian is a Research Associate at Pan African University in Tlemcen, Algeria where he supports the research coordination and implementation activities in the field of water at PACET and PAUWES.

Debora Christine

Amplifying the Collective Capabilities of Personal Health Data through Human-Centered Design

Operationalising the “Privacy-by-design” principle in technology designs and data architecture may help ensure individuals' control over their data.

Avoiding “Mixed Messages” (in times of COVID-19): Towards a Consistent EU Position on World Order

United Nations University Welcomes New Director of UNU-MERIT in the Netherlands

UNU is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Bartel Van de Walle as the next Director of UNU-MERIT.

States Back a UN-Led International Response to COVID-19: Now What?

Dr James Cockayne sets out four steps the UN Secretary-General can adopt for more coordinated global response to COVID-19.

Thailand Case Study to Amplify Modern Workers’ Voices through Technology

A new report published by The Mekong Club and UNU Macau unveiled flaws in interview methods used across mobile apps.

Conflict Prevention in the Era of Climate Change: Adapting the UN to Climate-Security Risks

Supporting the UN and its partners to develop climate-sensitive conflict prevention approaches.