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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

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

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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

Prof. Brenda Yeoh

Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.

Expert Junior Research Fellow

Bavo Stevens

Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).

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Science Talk: Legal Pathways to Promote Water Cooperation in the Amu Darya Basin

Understanding how existing legal frameworks can support Afghanistan’s integration into Amu Darya Basin governance and strengthen regional water cooperation

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Science Talk: Measuring Rain, bias: Sweden and urban

Understanding Rainfall Measurement: Bias, Techniques, and Urban Applications

News 12 Oct 2026

CADGov Forum Launches Capacity Development Diploma Programme

The initiative is aligned with national development priorities and international frameworks, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Digital Public Infrastructure: Establishing Trusted Government Platforms

The webinar explores how governments build trusted digital public infrastructure through governance, interoperability and service design.

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Brazilian Public Digital Transformation from a Federative Lens

The session will explore how the digital transformation of public administration is usually examined from a national perspective.

Expert Visiting Research Fellow

Gábor Soós

Gábor Soós is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.