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People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
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Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
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Yik Chan CHIN
Dr. Chin is a specialist in AI and data governance, with extensive experience in digital and AI policy, ethics, and regulation at national and international levels. She is a Research Consultant at the United Nations University Macau, and an Associate Professor at Beijing Normal University. Dr Chin serves on ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42, CEN/CLC/JTC 21, BSI/ART/1, the UN ODET’s AI Governance for Humanity Lab’s Working Group on AI governance interoperability, etc.
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Santiago Tangir
Santiago Tangir is a Visiting Research Fellow at UNU-CRIS.
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UNU-CRIS and the Bhutan Knowledge Exchange and Capacity-Building Programme
This programme is a strategic knowledge-exchange and capacity-building initiative between the Kingdom of Bhutan and UNU-CRIS.
Media Coverage
NHK Features UNU-IAS Event with Sakana-kun and Dr. Yoro
The Japanese public broadcaster showcased our event on the resilient recovery of the Noto Peninsula.
Journal Article
An Actor-Interest-Power (AIP) governance indicator framework for operationalising the Actor-Centred Power approach
This publication was released as part of the UNU Resource Nexus Focus Area Resilient Food, Forest and Ecosystems.
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Blog Post
Can AI Generate Solutions to Life's Problems?
What do the new transparency obligations under the EU AI Act (2024/1689) address, and are they effective against AI-driven emotional manipulation?
Announcement
A New Partnership for Science Diplomacy, Global Health and Sustainable Development
UNU Global Health and UCSI University signed a new five-year agreement to strengthen collaboration across education, research and capacity building.