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News
UNU Macau Opens Up 3 Researcher Positions
UNU Macau is looking for talented researchers to join us in three positions.
Blog Post
Improving the Design of Geospatial Analysis for Anticipatory Action
Exploring approaches that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian action – thereby saving more lives, properties, and livelihoods.
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Martin Kinuthia
Martin Kinuthia is Finance and Administrative Officer at United Nations University Centre for Policy Research. He has over twelve years of experience working in programme support, finance and office administration.
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Fabiana Coccia
Fabiana Coccia is UNU-CPR’s Office Manager and is responsible for providing administrative, financial, and logistics support to ensure the smooth functioning of our New York office.
News
Climate Academy brings experts together to explore planned relocations
The Climate Academy discussed and explored the topic of "Supporting community choices in a changing climate - Learning from planned relocations".
News
UNU-WIDER Releases Major Report on Peace, Decent Work and Greater Equality
The report distills evidence and key messages from hundreds of UNU-WIDER studies.
Article
When the Chips Are down — the Increasingly Cutthroat Political Economy of Computer Chips
Computer chip scarcity has had a strategic consequence of ushering in possible fragmentation of the global supply value chain.
Announcement
Enrolment Open — Decent Work and Economic Growth: Achieving SDG 8
This new online course provides research insights that support policymaking towards the achievement of SDG 8.
News
New Research Provides Insights into Development Aid Addressing Target 8.7
A detailed and robust analysis on national commitments.
Media Coverage
Protecting Education Rights Amid Climate Displacement
The Japan News featured an article by a UNU-IAS expert on the education challenges faced by climate-displaced people.