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.
People — topics on improving lives of people everywhere
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Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
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Fifth SDG–UP Workshop Discusses Efforts to Nurture Change-Makers for the SDGs
The fifth workshop of the SDG–Universities Platform (SDG-UP) was organized on 18 February 2021.
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Makiko Yanagiya
Makiko Yanagiya joined the UNU-IAS as Programme Coordinator for the International Satoyama Initiative project in June 2020.
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Dr. Upalat Korwatanasakul
Upalat Korwatanasakul was a Consultant at UNU-IAS.
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Richa Kandpal
Richa Kandpal holds a PhD in Global Environmental Studies from Kyoto University, Japan, with a thesis titled “A Socio-Institutional Approach for Improving Regional Planning and Basic Service Provisioning in Peri-Urban Villages – The case of Mumbai Metropolitan Region, India”.
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UNU Researchers Win IN3+ Award
Researchers affiliated with UNU-EGOV won the prestigious IN3+ Award 2021.
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Three Vaccine Assumptions for 2021
Policymakers should incorporate three assumptions into vaccination plans: delays, rise in inequality, and the influence of geopolitics in procurement.
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Peacebuilding and Authoritarianism: The Unintended Consequences of UN Engagement in Post-Conflict Settings
Developing a usable framework to ensure peacebuilding support is not distorted or co-opted.
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Digital Governance Strategy of Cape Verde
Developing Cape Verde's Digital Strategy to modernize government services.