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
Project
Multifunctional Use of Agricultural Landscapes Under Climate Change Conditions
The project aims to develop strategies for a multifunctional rural landscape by considering the characteristics of a pilot area of Tanzania
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Inequality and governance in unstable democracies – the mediating role of trust
This project seeks to provide new insights and empirical evidence on how trust shapes the relationship between economic inequality and governance.
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The state and statebuilding in the Global South – international and local interactions
This project focuses on the state and statebuilding in the Global South with attention to the interaction between international and local actors, institutions, and context.
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Clientelist politics and economic development – theories, perspectives and new directions
This project aims to build and deepen connections between literatures on clientelist politics and economic development
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How do effective states emerge?
This project examines the role of committed states in delivering inclusive development.
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WIID – World Income Inequality Database
The World Income Inequality Database (WIID) presents information on income inequality for developed, developing, and transition countries.
News
Asia-Pacific Mayors’ Academy Highlights Sustainable Urban Development During Opening Session
The opening session of the Asia-Pacific Mayors’ Academy 2020-2021 was held on 24 November 2020.
Article
Rethinking Water-Migration Interlinkages Within the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis
In a time of compounding disease outbreaks, it is vital to understand the connections between conflict, migration, and water, sanitation, and hygiene.
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Addressing group-based inequalities
This project aims to study and learn from the policy efforts and experience of countries fighting inequality, with focus to the Global South.
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The changing nature of work and inequality
The project will investigate the main drivers of observed trends in earnings inequalities within developing countries.