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
Lecture
Professor Alexander Adum Kwapong Lecture on Artificial Intelligence and Economic Growth
ACCRA/ONLINE: UNU-INRA will host a lecture on the theme of AI for Economic Development, featuring Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of UNU.
Expert
Prof. Edeltraud Guenther
Prof. Edeltraud Guenther is the Director of United Nations University Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES).
News
Celebrating 10 Years of EGOV: 2014-2024
UNU-EGOV celebrates its 10 year anniversary.
Event
Sustainable Cities Discussion Forum
HELSINKI/ONLINE: UNU-WIDER and the City of Helsinki will host the third Sustainable Cities Discussion Forum series event, featuring SDG 13.
Conference
ICEGOV 2023 – 16th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance
BELO HORIZONTE: The 16th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV 2023) will be hosted in Brazil.
Event
Unlocking Open Data
GUIMARÃES: UNU-EGOV will host a seminar on open data governance in the context of the digital transformation of the public sector.
Conference
Public Forum of the 9th IPSI Global Conference
AKITA: UNU-IAS will co-organise a public forum as part of the Ninth Global Conference of the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative.
Seminar
A Theory of Triadic Power with Applications to Leadership, Collective Action, and Institutional Evolution
HELSINKI/ONLINE: Prof. William Ferguson will present at the WIDER Seminar Series on 7 June 2023.
Conference
Revving Up Revenue for Development – The Role of Domestic Resource Mobilization
OSLO: The WIDER Development Conference on the role of domestic revenue mobilization in development takes place in during 6-8 September, 2023.
Training
Second UGAMOD Retreat
KAMPALA: UNU-WIDER will host a training event on UGAMOD, the tax-benefit microsimulation model for Uganda, as a five-day research retreat.