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Blog Post 20 Oct 2026

From Connectivity to Capability: How UNU-MERIT and ITU Are Strengthening Digital Policy

The third piece in our UN Day series looks at how UNU-MERIT and ITU work together to make digital development more inclusive.

Article 20 Oct 2026

Has the World Become Smaller for Migrants? The Border and Distance Puzzles in Migration

This open-access paper investigates whether the well-documented border and distance puzzles in trade also apply to international migration.

Blog Post 20 Oct 2026

Inner Peace, Global Harmony: Stillness as a Foundation for Responsible AI Development

Bridging inner awareness and technological innovation: Why the consciousness of creators is essential to human-centric AI governance.

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Estephanie Chiang, Founder at Empower Tech Asia, Member of UNU Global AI Network Chiang

Estephanie Chiang, Founder at Empower Tech Asia, Member of UNU Global AI Network

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African Technical Workshop on the Global Goal on Adaptation(GGA) Indicators

This GGA workshop is a collaboration between UNU-INRA,UNU Global health,African Group of Negotiators and UNFCCC( Focus on Disaster Risk and Health).

News 20 Oct 2026

Scientific Triumph, Equity Failure: Faster, Fairer COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-Out Could Have Saved Millions of Lives, UN University Publication Reveals

Researchers call for an equity-focused global mechanism to improve vaccine financing, production and delivery before the next pandemic.