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News
Dr. Nimmi Rangaswamy Joins UNU Institute in Macau Advisory Board
Dr. Nimmi Rangaswamy has led many research projects analysing the impacts of AI and HCI through the lens of social science.
News
Mr. Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi Joins UNU Institute in Macau Advisory Board
Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi has extensive years of experience in both the public and private sectors, with contributions to the global internet community.
News
Apprise Selected as Finalist in the World Justice Challenge
The project, which uses technology for the protection of vulnerable populations, will be showcased at the World Justice Forum VI in the Hague.
Project
Assessing the Effectiveness of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
An assessment of the achievements and impacts of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
News
New EQUALS Report Unveils Persistent Digital Gaps and the Complexity of Gender Equality
The report finds that digital technologies benefit gender diversity and inclusion, but females are still lagging far behind male peers in this area.
News
Barriers, not the Pipeline, Prevent Gender Equality in Tech
Though in general women have less motivation to pursue careers in science and technology, women who do acquire the skills are still marginalised.
Blog Post
Testing Apprise Audit in Thailand
This research trip aimed to observe how companies used the tool to support screening of migrant workers as part of their social compliance audits.
Event
Professor Alexander Adum Kwapong Lectures: Nature Speaks
The inaugural session of the Professor Alexander Adum Kwapong Lecture Series: Nature Speaks
News
UNU Institute in Macau at the City University of Macau’s Career Fair
The event offered a chance to talk about the Institute, UNU, and the UN system.
News
United Nations e-Government Survey: Portuguese Edition launched
United Nations e-Government Survey is available in the Portuguese language.