Information and Communications Technology

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Blog Post

Overcoming Trust, Power, and Communication Dissonances: Why Innovative Tech Can Combat Forced Labour

Apprise studies reveal that most workers are more comfortable using this digital tool to answer questions when compared with face-to-face interviews.

20 Oct 2020

Event

UN Day Open House to Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations

UNU Macau will open its heritage building for an afternoon of activities and workshops on the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Blog Post

Who is Being Left Behind in COVID-19 Data?

Besides marginalisation that occurs in the COVID-19 data collection phase, marginalisation and exclusion may also occur in the data analysis phase.

08 Oct 2020

Event

What’s Next for AI in Africa? The Opportunities and Challenges of Responsible AI Implementation in the Continent

The event aims to support global AI cooperation and establish an AI African Expert Network.

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Blog Post

Identifying Labour Risks through Worker Engagement

Worker voice technology, such as Apprise, can identify forced labour and ensure workers’ voices are central and confidential during social audits.

17 Sep 2020

Blog Post

Youth Digital Engagement for Global Action: Insights and the Way Forward

The importance of co-creating engagement with young people and of addressing digital exclusion has been highlighted in our Youth Day Twitter chat.

20 Aug 2020

Event

Twitter Chat: Youth Digital Engagement for Global Action

Technology can engage youth post-pandemic. Join chat with Dr. Alicja Pawluczuk on youth digital engagement.

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News

New Report Highlights the Potential of Technologies to Uncover Patterns of Labour Exploitation

Smartphone app Apprise allows for secure and confidential interviews of vulnerable populations to identify cases of human trafficking.

30 Jul 2020

Blog Post

We Go Digital: The South Korean Case and Sustainable Digital Transformations

During the pandemic, virus-related information and precautionary instructions were shared across digital technologies, especially mobile applications.

15 May 2020