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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Project 01 Nov 2017

Gov 3.0 Scientific foundations, training and entrepreneurship activities in the domain of ICT-enabled Governance

Enhance global e-governance through Government 3.0, boosting education, creating digital courses, and fostering entrepreneurship, impacting citizens and governance.

Project 22 Sep 2017

Global and Regional Multistakeholder Institutions (GREMLIN)

This project compares two different policy areas in the broad field of global public goods where multistakeholderism has become a defining norm.

Media Coverage 20 Sep 2017

The Politics of the Kurdish Independence Referendum

The politics of the Kurdish independence referendum.

Expert Principal Visiting Fellow

Pascale Allotey

Professor Pascale Allotey is Principal Visiting Fellow and former Director at UNU-IIGH. Pascale has three decades of experience as a researcher in global health including multidisciplinary background, and experience working across four continents to promote health and well-being.

Project 12 Sep 2017

Group Cohesion and Peace Processes

Internal cohesion of non-State armed groups during peace processes.

Project 11 Sep 2017

Executive Training on ICT Policy, Strategy and Experiences from across the globe

Enhance global ICT proficiency through executive training on E-Government and Smart Cities, focusing on policy, management, and practical applications.

Project 01 Sep 2017

Digital Transformation Agenda for the Republic of Armenia

Enhance Armenia's digital landscape with the Digital Transformation Agenda, fostering economic growth via a national strategy, stakeholder workshops, and training, aiming for regional digital leadership by 2030.

Project 01 Sep 2017

Digital Government strategy and methodologies

This research project relates to the development, renewal, and redesign of the e-Government strategy into a digital governance strategy.

Project 01 Sep 2017

Digital transformation and emerging technologies

This research project aims to explore how emerging technologies can transform the public sector and decision-making, and support sustainable development.

News 15 Aug 2017

Workshop Promotes Student Understanding of the SDGs

UNU-IAS held a workshop for university student clubs dedicated to environmental action.