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

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

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Media Coverage 03 Sep 2021

Should the UN Deploy a Peacekeeping Operation in Afghanistan? Wrong Question.

The need to first consider the demand side of the equation, what Afghanistan needs.

News 03 Sep 2021

Building Resilience in Water Management with Multi-stakeholder Engagement

UNU-IAS organised an interactive discussion session on resilience in water management during the annual World Water Week conference.

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Transform to Survive: A Sustainable Future for All?

UNU-EHS will host a panel discussion on innovative solutions to global crises towards an inclusive, equitable and sustainable future.

Project 03 Sep 2021

Vigilante Groups and Militias in Southern Nigeria

Analyzing the landscape of anti-crime militias and vigilante forces in Nigeria's South over the past 20 years.

Media Coverage 31 Aug 2021

The Politics of Repatriation and Power of Community Reintegration in Peacebuilding

Community perceptions of reintegration in North East Nigeria.

News 31 Aug 2021

New UNU Macau Research Finds that Improving the Cyber Resilience of Local Civil Society Organisations is Crucial Amid Increasing Cybersecurity Risks

Digitalisation makes organisations more resilient in crises, but leads to increased cybersecurity risks, which may impair long-term operations.

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Conversation Series | Applying a Gender Lens to Cybersecurity Policy and Practice

Dr. Renata H. Dalaqua will present insights to advance gendered understandings of cybersecurity within multilateral processes.

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Achieving Sustainable Development in the Least Developed Countries

Bringing together the academic community, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the challenges and policy recommendations for the LDCs.

Project 26 Aug 2021

NIGSD: Capacity Building Programme II

Enhance Egyptian public officials' capabilities in digitalisation and smart governance.

News 24 Aug 2021

New Release of the Government Revenue Dataset Covers Past 40 years

UNU-WIDER has released an updated version of the Government Revenue Dataset with 40 years of tax and revenue data for 196 countries.