The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Project
Clientelist politics and economic development – theories, perspectives and new directions
This project aims to build and deepen connections between literatures on clientelist politics and economic development
Project
How do effective states emerge?
This project examines the role of committed states in delivering inclusive development.
Project
WIID – World Income Inequality Database
The World Income Inequality Database (WIID) presents information on income inequality for developed, developing, and transition countries.
News
Asia-Pacific Mayors’ Academy Highlights Sustainable Urban Development During Opening Session
The opening session of the Asia-Pacific Mayors’ Academy 2020-2021 was held on 24 November 2020.
Article
Rethinking Water-Migration Interlinkages Within the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis
In a time of compounding disease outbreaks, it is vital to understand the connections between conflict, migration, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Project
Addressing group-based inequalities
This project aims to study and learn from the policy efforts and experience of countries fighting inequality, with focus to the Global South.
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The changing nature of work and inequality
The project will investigate the main drivers of observed trends in earnings inequalities within developing countries.
News
Enhancing the Cyber Resilience of Macau CSOs through Capacity Building
The cyber resilience capacity-building workshop series is part of the Smart Citizen Cyber Resilience project.
Project
Economic Transformation Database (ETD)
This project aims to provide sectoral data on employment and productivity in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, to facilitate structural change.
Seminar
The Changing Face of Aid and Development in the Post-COVID World
Aid and development: Where we are, how we got here, and where it might all go