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
News
UNU-EGOV Contributes to Global Discussion at GovTech Maturity Index 2025 Launch
Director Delfina Soares highlighted structural challenges in advancing digital citizen engagement.
Expert
Kingsley Stephen Orievulu
Kingsley Orievulu is a social scientist who works on the social and ethical dimensions of climate and health; climate vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation plans; and climate and health policy.
Event
Science Talk: Advancing Arctic Techno-Diplomacy
Building Resilient and Cooperative Futures
Person
Sara Clarke-Habibi
Dr Sara Habibi supports UNU-CPR’s Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace programme as Peacebuilding Liaison Officer in Geneva.
Degree Defense
PhD Defence: Essays on labour dynamics and industrial growth: Supply chains, innovation and informality
Gbenoukpo Robert Djidonou
Article
“Transformation In Government Must Be Sequenced, Calibrated, and Sustainable”
Read this interview with Robert O. Ifeonu, winner of the Best Research Paper Award at ICEGOV 2025.
Article
Socioeconomic Impacts of Digital Government: Progress and Asymmetries
By João Martins, Senior Research Associate at UNU-EGOV.
News
UNU-INWEH Joins Global Science Diplomacy Chair to Advance Arctic and Space Cooperation
This first of its kind Québec-led initiative supports peaceful, sustainable, and knowledge-based cooperation in Far North and outer space.
Series
Impact
Impact from UNU work
News
IndabaX Uganda & Spring School 2026, Co-organized by UNU Macau
The IndabaX Uganda & Spring School 2026 will take place from 23–27 March 2026 in Kampala, Uganda.