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Private credit rating agencies shape Africa’s access to debt. Better oversight is needed
In The Conversation, Daniel Cash explains how private credit rating agencies wield governance-like power over Africa’s access to development finance.
Seminar
Reducing Racial Bias in Hiring: A Field Experiment with Colombian Firms
MAASTRICHT & ONLINE: Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series team is pleased to announce our upcoming research seminar featuring Jaime Millan-Quijano, Professor at the Department of Economics (Public Economics Section) at Universitat de Barcelona and a researcher at the Institut d'Economia de Barcelona (IEB).
Project
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.
Article
Secure research data labs: unlocking evidence-based policy in Africa through data
UNU-WIDER is working with national revenue authorities across sub-Saharan Africa to establish secure research data labs.
News
Framed Perspectives: Photo Exhibition Shows Snapshots of Urban Transformation
From cities worldwide to Bonn: a photography exhibition explores how communities are shaping sustainable urban futures.
Conference
2026 Jobs and Development Conference
The Jobs and Development Conference 2026 brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss the latest insights on jobs, labour markets, and inclusive development.
News
The United Nations University International Institute for Software Technology Hosts Delegation from the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Macao SAR
on February 2, 2026, at Casa Silva Mendes, Macao SAR, China.
Conversation Series
Trillions on the Table: How IFAD De‑risks Investment in Global Food Value Chains
On 25 February 2026, UNU will host a conversation with Federica Diamanti, Associate Vice-President for External Relations at IFAD.
News
UNU Rector Visits Akita and Niigata Prefectures in Japan
The visit highlighted the role of higher education institutions in fostering global perspectives while remaining deeply rooted in their communities.
Workshop
Domestic revenue mobilization: progress and challenges
The event focuses on the political, economic, and historical conditions that shape countries’ ability to raise revenues fairly and effectively.