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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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News 05 Sep 2019

Launch of EQUALS Research Group's Report Microsite

The microsite highlights how digital technology impacts women and girls in various contexts including jobs and wages, security and privacy.

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Public Forum of the 8th IPSI Global Conference and Expert Thematic Workshop for Post-2020

KUMAMOTO, JAPAN: A public forum will share experiences of IPSI members and other stakeholders.

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Chinese Tech’s Foray into the Emerging Asia: How to Foster Development Gains?

Dr. Yujia He will give a talk at UNU Macau on Chinese tech investment in Southeast Asia.

Blog Post 04 Sep 2019

AI & Global Governance Platform: How Should UN Agencies Respond to AI and Big Data?

The three forces shaping United Nations approaches to Artificial Intelligence and big data.

News 02 Sep 2019

UNU Institute in Macau Contributes to the Report of the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery

UNU Macau's ongoing project Apprise demonstrated how digital technology can play a role in anti-slavery efforts today.

Blog Post 21 Aug 2019

AI & Global Governance: When Autonomous Weapons Meet Diplomacy

New technologies could dramatically change how war is waged. We need to take AI seriously in diplomatic settings.

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Do the Next Billion Users Need More Innovation? Rethinking Automation for the Common Good

Payal Arora will visit UNU Macau to share her insights on smart technology in the age of innovation.

Expert Senior Research Assistant

Mercy Erhi Makpor

Mercy Erhi Makpor is a Senior Research Assistant at the United Nations University (UNU-EGOV) since 2019. She is also a research associate and a visiting professor at the University of Minho, Portugal.

Blog Post 02 Aug 2019

AI & Global Governance: A Seat at the Negotiating Table for AI? Opportunities and Risks

Given the rapid and changing nature of AI, it is recommended that international governmental institutions assess considerations with urgency.

News 01 Aug 2019

UNU-CPR Strategy 2019-2021

The think tank situated in the UN system continues to adapt to an increasingly multilateral world.