UNU research provides guidance for navigating the changing geo-economic landscape while more effectively monitoring and evaluating economic progress and its social impacts. Our work in Africa, for example, is helping establish robust information systems to monitor and evaluate economic progress and its social impacts, thereby helping planners to transform skewed development into opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
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Working Paper
Towards a UN Role in Governing Foundation Artificial Intelligence Models
Working paper considers UN governance strategies for Artificial Intelligence and the newly announced Multistakeholder Advisory Body on AI.
Working Paper
Addressing the Challenges of Creating a Global AI Architecture
New working paper outlines key questions surrounding the global governance of Artificial Intelligence.
Lecture
Globalization in Crisis — Confronting a New Economic Reality
ONLINE/OSLO: On 10 October 2023, UNU-WIDER will host the 27th WIDER Annual Lecture with Pinelopi (Penny) Goldberg.
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.
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.
Blog Post
Financial Inclusion is Key to Reducing Haiti’s Vulnerability to Modern Slavery
For World Day Against Trafficking in Persons we explore how financial inclusion can be strengthened to protect vulnerable Haitians from exploitation.
Project
A Breakthrough for People and Planet
Building Momentum for the Summit of the Future and Beyond.
News
Advancing Sustainable Development: An Impactful Visit by UNU Rector
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, the esteemed Rector of UNU, visited the vibrant nation of Namibia accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Dr Michael Baldock.