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New $2 million UNU project launches in Kenya: Monitoring & evaluation of WFP’s Kenya Country Strategic Plan, 2019-2023
UNU-MERIT partners with the World Food Programme to offer long-term monitoring, evaluation, and policy support for WFP’s work with refugees in Kenya.
Project
Monitoring and Evaluation of WFP's Country Strategic Plan in Kenya from 2019 to 2023
This project aims to evaluate the outcomes of WFP’s aid for refugees and vulnerable populations affected by disasters in Kenya from 2019 to 2023.
Media Coverage
Al Jazeera Interview - Why are Peacekeepers Leaving Mali?
The effectiveness of UN Peacekeepers in Mali.
Media Coverage
Can Data Save UN Peacekeeping?
The effectiveness of UN peacekeeping in protecting civilians caught up in civil wars.
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Dr. Nimmi Rangaswamy Joins UNU Institute in Macau Advisory Board
Dr. Nimmi Rangaswamy has led many research projects analysing the impacts of AI and HCI through the lens of social science.
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Mr. Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi Joins UNU Institute in Macau Advisory Board
Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi has extensive years of experience in both the public and private sectors, with contributions to the global internet community.
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Apprise Selected as Finalist in the World Justice Challenge
The project, which uses technology for the protection of vulnerable populations, will be showcased at the World Justice Forum VI in the Hague.
Project
Assessing the Effectiveness of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
An assessment of the achievements and impacts of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
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New EQUALS Report Unveils Persistent Digital Gaps and the Complexity of Gender Equality
The report finds that digital technologies benefit gender diversity and inclusion, but females are still lagging far behind male peers in this area.
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Barriers, not the Pipeline, Prevent Gender Equality in Tech
Though in general women have less motivation to pursue careers in science and technology, women who do acquire the skills are still marginalised.