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News
UNU-WIDER Launches new World Income Inequality Database Explorer
The World Income Inequality Database (WIID), hosted and maintained by UNU-WIDER for more than 20 years, is now accessible via a new WIID Explorer.
Media Coverage
Beyond the UN Security Council: Can the General Assembly Tackle the Climate–Security Challenge?
The UN General Assembly could drive climate action across the multilateral system and even pressure the Security Council to take action more directly.
Conversation Series
The Future of Artificial Intelligence
TOKYO: On 6 July 2023, UNU will host a conversation with Professor Marc Deisenroth.
Announcement
Applications Open for UNU Global Seminar 2023
Application are open until 5 July 2023 for the 39th UNU Global Seminar.
News
The Path from Venda: An Interview with UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala
UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala looks back at the experiences that shaped his career and shares thoughts on technology and sustainable development.
Article
AI Is Here to Stay! How Artificial Intelligence Can Contribute to Economic Growth in Africa
Africa's adoption of AI and related technologies could accelerate the continent's development and help to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
News
Policy Brief Offers Solutions to Accelerate Climate Action in Africa
A new UNU-IAS policy brief offers recommendations on strengthening climate strategies in Africa.
Brief
Accelerating Climate Action in Africa: Insights from the 2022 Voluntary National Reviews
Recommendations on strengthening climate strategies in Africa.
Media Coverage
Event
Explorar as Tecnologias Emergentes para uma Governação Melhor: o Contexto da Região Norte
As tecnologias emergentes têm alimentado a globalização. No entanto, promover tecnologias emergentes a nível do governo local nem sempre é fácil.