Economic growth

The changing geography of the international diffusion of technological knowledge

Examines the evolving geography of international technological knowledge diffusion over the last four decades using multiple patent-based indicators.

New study finds land degradation is already reducing global food production

Every 10% increase in land degradation results in 2% increase in crop yield gaps, UNU scientist warns.

Road infrastructure, economic development and forest loss in the Republic of the Congo

This paper studies the impact of large-scale road construction on economic development and forest loss in the Republic of the Congo.

From Leaf to Superfood

Ery Fukushima is helping the Amazon thrive by using biotechnology to unlock its hidden value

Paper Presentations by Alberto Maresca, UNU-CRIS PhD Fellow

Alberto Maresca will present papers at conferences in Argentina (Buenos Aires) and Brazil (São Paulo).

Dr. Richard Munang Appointed as Next Director of UNU-INRA

Dr. Munang will begin his term as Director of UNU-INRA on 14 September 2026.

Can emergency cash buy food security?

New research finds Cambodia's COVID-19 cash transfers significantly improved food security among poor and vulnerable households.

From Noodle Bowl to Layered Regionalism: Policy Choices for Governing Overlapping Trade Agreements in East Asia

Pathways towards an affectionate community: place-making practices of small business owners in ger areas of Ulaanbaatar

This work was supported by the National University of Mongolia, within the scope of Grant for Young Researcher [Grant P2023-4602].

When We Let Machines Decide What’s True

In an era increasingly influenced by intelligent machines, the question is not if they can measure, but if we can trust what they tell us is true.