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.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Brief
Fostering Renewable Energy Uptake in Caribbean Small Island Developing States: Insights from Barbados
Policy guidance on overcoming financial, regulatory and social barriers to the clean energy transition.
Article
Decolonising global health research: Shifting power for transformative change
New PLOS Global Public Health article reveals how power imbalances undermine equitable health research policies, practices and outcomes.
News
Latin America’s Economic Growth Potential: Carlo Pietrobelli’s Keynote Insights at ECLAC Event
Insights from the Fourth Meeting of the Conference on Science, Innovation and Information and Communications Technologies.
News
“10 Years of EGOV: 2014-2024” Drawing and Painting Contest - Selected Art Catalogue
UNU-EGOV launched an Art Challenge for its 10th anniversary, open to artists in Portugal. Here you can find the Catalogue of the selected art.
Staff
Carlos Alfonso Peláez
Biologist, ecologist and communicator.
Seminar
IS Aspects of potential benefits from decentralisation in IT
In this seminar, we will look at critical aspects of decentralised IT systems and consider their applicability to the public sector.
Event
Convite Sessão de Apresentação Pública IPIC 2023 | AMA, Universidade do Minho e UNU-EGOV
Sessão pública de apresentação dos resultados do Índice da Presença na Internet das Câmaras Municipais (IPIC).
News
UNU-MERIT Careers Fair 2024: Empowering Students to Shape Their Futures
Insights from the ‘Careers Beyond Borders’ hybrid career event at UNU-MERIT.
Project
Mapping implementation research trends in the WHO regions: Text mining of MOOC research letters of intent
TDR's new strategy emphasizes IR capacity building via a MOOC, automating research proposal analysis for public health interventions.
Brief
Framework for the Governance of Artificial Intelligence
This technology brief offers a concise summary of considerations for the appropriate oversight of artificial intelligence technologies.