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
Planet — topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity — topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships — topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Blog Post
AI & Global Governance: AI in Africa is a Double-Edged Sword
Can Artificial Intelligence be a useful tool for augmenting state capacity in weak and fragile contexts?
Toolkit
Malaria Matchbox Tool: An equity assessment tool to improve the effectiveness of malaria programs
The tool aims to support national programs and in-country implementing partners & stakeholders in improving the effectiveness of malaria programmes
Project
Women's work - routes to economic and social empowerment
This project aims to shed light on how and why women’s work differs from men’s work in specific contexts, in order to help narrow the gender gap.
Report
Conflict Prevention in the Sahel: Emerging Practice Across the UN
Supporting the UN’s understanding of the situation in the Sahel - and how it can better respond to current and emerging risks.
Project
Transforming informal work and livelihoods
This project will shed light on the causes of and most effective mechanisms to reduce informality, and the effects of the COVID-19 on informal work.
Project
Social mobility in the global south - concepts, measures, and determinants
This project aims to gather existing knowledge on social mobility in developing countries to develop concepts and methodologies for further research.
Report
The New Geopolitics of Converging Risks: The UN and Prevention in the Era of AI
The emerging impacts of AI convergence on the UN's prevention agenda.
Report
Annual Report 2018
In 2018, UNU-CRIS expanded its team and research portfolio with new projects like PADIRE and GREMLIN, while meeting all key performance indicators.
Blog Post
2018 Recap and Season's Greetings
2018 has brought UNU Macau to a new milestone, but much has yet to be done to maximise the power of ICTs to achieve sustainable development.
Blog Post
AI & Global Governance: Why We Need an Intergovernmental Panel for Artificial Intelligence
Striking a balance between enabling innovation and mitigating risks.