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ITU Academy Training Centre

Economics of Innovation applied to the digital sector

The course aims at providing an introduction to the main theoretical and empirical issues surrounding the economic analysis of innovation.

News 30 Jan 2025

UNU Hosts Students from China for Workshop Exploring the Role of the UN

The workshop, held at UNU Centre in Tokyo, provided students with a unique opportunity to learn about the United Nations and the work of UNU.

News 30 Jan 2025

Kazakhstan Delegation Visits UNU-INWEH

Exploring Opportunities for Collaboration and Capacity Development on Water Security and Management

Brief 30 Jan 2025

Bridging the data divide

Unlocking the power of data to address modern slavery.

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SCIENCE TALK: Building Climate Resilience of Rainfed Agriculture

Best Practices of Rainfed Agriculture from Global South Countries

Project 29 Jan 2025

Climate and migration in Madagascar (CLIMIG-MADAGASCAR)

CLIMIG-MADAGASCAR will improve the management of human mobility in the context of climate change (HMCCC) as migrants move from Androy to Boeny, Madagascar. Madagascar is one of the world's poorest countries, relying heavily on agriculture.

Project 29 Jan 2025

CJRF Migration Portfolio Review

Reviewing the portfolio is intended to inform the following: 1. CJRF grantmaking; 2. Other funders’ work; 3. Loss and damage policy and finance.

Expert Consultant Researcher

Valérie Andriamanga

Valérie is a consultant in the EMIC Division working on human mobility linked to climate change in Madagascar. She specializes in urban agriculture, land use planning and urban governance. She is particularly interested in land use change and how it relates to migration.

Media Coverage 29 Jan 2025

Bridging the World’s Research and Data Divide

News Decoder explores how UNU researchers work across the globe to solve today’s biggest and emerging challenges.

Article 29 Jan 2025

Trade Unions Must Fight AI Fire with AI Fire and Embrace Digital Tools

We need a proactive policy response to ensure that workers in automated workplaces retain their right to collective bargaining.