Research Topics

Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.
Charter of the United Nations University

People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere

Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources

Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies

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Article 11 Dec 2020

Rethinking Water-Migration Interlinkages Within the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis

In a time of compounding disease outbreaks, it is vital to understand the connections between conflict, migration, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Project 10 Dec 2020

Addressing group-based inequalities

This project aims to study and learn from the policy efforts and experience of countries fighting inequality, with focus to the Global South.

Project 10 Dec 2020

The changing nature of work and inequality

The project will investigate the main drivers of observed trends in earnings inequalities within developing countries.

News 09 Dec 2020

Enhancing the Cyber Resilience of Macau CSOs through Capacity Building

The cyber resilience capacity-building workshop series is part of the Smart Citizen Cyber Resilience project.

Project 09 Dec 2020

Economic Transformation Database (ETD)

This project aims to provide sectoral data on employment and productivity in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, to facilitate structural change.

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The Changing Face of Aid and Development in the Post-COVID World

Aid and development: Where we are, how we got here, and where it might all go

Article 08 Dec 2020

Black Voices Matter: What Have the Protests Achieved and Should They Always Be Non-violent?

Although non-violent resistance may seem weak and inefficient, it has proven to be a very strategic tool in the hands of marginalised communities.

Series 06 Dec 2020

5 Things You Need to Know About Health Infrastructures

Health infrastructures are considered critical infrastructures in many countries. COVID-19 has made it clear that societies depend on functioning heal

Project 05 Dec 2020

Assessing the State of Application of the Digital Economy and Society Index in the Western Balkans

Enhance digital competitiveness in Western Balkan economies through DESI indicator analysis, establishing methodologies, and harmonizing data collection for improved governance.

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COVID-19 and Conflict: How Armed Groups Are Instrumentalizing the Pandemic

This event explored the roles and behaviors of armed groups and governments during the pandemic.