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UNU Signs Memorandums of Understanding with JUSSCA and Guardian Girls International
Under the new agreements, UNU, JUSSCA and GGI will advance the SDGs and gender equality through collaborative programmes and events.
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AI’s Critical Digital Transformation Role in Public Governance
By aligning with the AU’s strategies, South Africa can set a precedent for how digital transformation can serve as a catalyst for governance.
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Expert-Speak: Standards for AI Governance Are Necessary for Africa’s Flourishing Future
By prioritizing robust governance and leveraging expertise of institutions like UNU, Africa can harness AI to drive sustainable development.
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Improving Tax Administration and Data Access — Contributions to the Financing for Development Elements Paper
By focusing on capacity-building and collaboration, UNU-WIDER recommendations provide actionable pathways to address systemic financing challenges.
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Unpacking COP29: A Base to Build On?
More than 70,000 delegates attended the climate summit COP 29 in Baku.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Hosts Reception for UNU Council
The occasion brought together distinguished guests at UNU Headquarters to celebrate nearly 50 years of partnerships for sustainable development.
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Movies and Robotics Foretold the 4th Industrial Revolution — We Should Heed Their Warnings
As we shape AI and the fourth industrial revolution, technology needs to be humanized and sensitized to the possibilities of unintended consequences.
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In Memoriam: Former UNU Senior Vice-Rector, Professor Takashi Inoguchi
It is with deep sadness that UNU has learned of the death of Professor Takashi Inoguchi, UNU Senior Vice-Rector from 1995–1997.
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Apply Now for the 2025 JSPS–UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
The deadline for applications is 31 January 2025.
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UNU and ICEED Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Under the new agreement, UNU and ICEED will collaborate on programmes and projects that promote policy and practice-relevant research.