Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Project 01 Sep 2017

Digital Transformation Agenda for the Republic of Armenia

Enhance Armenia's digital landscape with the Digital Transformation Agenda, fostering economic growth via a national strategy, stakeholder workshops, and training, aiming for regional digital leadership by 2030.

Project 01 Sep 2017

Digital Government strategy and methodologies

This research project relates to the development, renewal, and redesign of the e-Government strategy into a digital governance strategy.

Project 01 Sep 2017

Digital transformation and emerging technologies

This research project aims to explore how emerging technologies can transform the public sector and decision-making, and support sustainable development.

News 15 Aug 2017

Workshop Promotes Student Understanding of the SDGs

UNU-IAS held a workshop for university student clubs dedicated to environmental action.

Blog Post 07 Aug 2017

Strengthening UN Sanctions

Five general recommendations for strengthening UN sanctions.

Expert Professorial Fellow

Glenn Rayp

Glenn Rayp is a part-time Professorial Fellow at UNU-CRIS

Person Director

Madeleine Hosli

Professor Madeleine O. Hosli is the former Director of UNU-CRIS. 

Project 01 Aug 2017

Diplomacy and Good Offices in the Prevention of Conflict

A joint flagship study between the UN the World Bank on the prevention of violent conflict.

Project 01 Aug 2017

Preventing Violent Urban Conflict

A joint flagship study on Preventing Violent Conflict between the UN and the World Bank.

Project 01 Aug 2017

UN Sanctions and the Prevention of Conflict

The UN and the World Bank are undertaking a joint flagship study on Preventing Violent Conflict.