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Expert Student Assistant

Marie-Elaine Czabaun

Marie-Elaine Czabaun

News 21 May 2024

Workshop on GovTech Innovation and Digital Governance Held in Cabo Verde

From May 8th to 13th, 2024, UNU-EGOV organized Workshop on Co-Creation and Capacity Building took place at TechPark CV’s Incubation Center.

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Enhancing Water Security in Changing Environments: A Perspective on Asian Cities

BALI: This side event of the 10th World Water Forum will discuss water security issues in cities in Asia with an emphasis on SDG 6 metrics.

Report 21 May 2024

New UN Research Reveals Impact of AI And Cybersecurity on Women, Peace and Security in South-East Asia

Research by UN Women and UNU Macau explores the connections between AI, digital security and the women, peace and security agenda in South-East Asia

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COVID-19 and the Informal Economy

ONLINE: On 30 May, UNU-WIDER will co-host a webinar to launch the book COVID-19 and Informal Economy.

Person Fellow (Non-Resident)

Sophia Dawkins

Sophia Dawkins is a Fellow (Non-Resident) supporting UNU-CPR's Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace research pillar.

Blog Post 21 May 2024

A molecular look at bees' gut may show the way to stop their decline in Latin America

A survey of colony losses across Latin America gives reasons for alarm, but understanding gut microbiomes presents a way forward.

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Development of Digital Government at the subnational level: measurement experiences from Latin America

Seminar on subnational digital governance in Latin America and benchmarking measurement tools.

Person Communication & External Relations Officer

Qian Dai

Qian Dai is the Communication and External Relations Officer of UNU Institute in Macau.