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Behavioural Science
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May 25, 2022
The Role of Information, Journalism and Media in Countering COVID-19 (WSIS TalkX)
This webinar focuses on the role of information, journalism and media encountering COVID 19
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May 18, 2022
Evidence Review on Behavioural Change in Developing Countries: Approach Paper
This review examines which interventions are effective in promoting environmental and development outcomes from individuals, households, communities and companies, and how effective efforts have been to date.
SDG 13: Climate Action
April 13, 2022
Behavioural Insights in Employers’ Choice of Recruitment Services for Domestic Work
This report explores how behavioural science can be used to influence the behaviour of employers when hiring domestic workers.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
April 4, 2022
The Behavioral Insights Evaluation Guide
The goal of this guide is to recognize, identify and address human bias when engaging in evaluation.
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January 31, 2022
Behavioural Science as a Power for Good!
This event explored the role that behavioural science can play in policy development, in providing real solutions to challenges our agrifood systems are facing and its potential in key areas of food and agriculture.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
January 18, 2022
Applying Behavioural Science to Tackle Mis/Disinformation
The dissemination of false information, either without deliberate intent (misinformation) or with malicious intention (disinformation), is a growing global issue.
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November 9, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Confidence, Access and Roll out: Global Lessons from the Field using Behavioural Science
This report summarises the discussions and work of members from the International Behavioural Insights and Policy Group, a working group which aims to strengthen the application of behavioural science through shared successes, challenges and overall learning.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
November 1, 2021
Changing Hygiene Behaviours: A cluster-randomized trial
This paper examines a series of behavioural interventions designed and tested in rural Ethiopia to try to improve hygiene-related behaviours and decrease the prevalence of trachoma.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
May 21, 2021
ICTs for Biological Diversity
This session highlighted innovative initiatives using ICTs for biodiversity conservation and how they can help overcome challenges and strengthen efforts to mobilize, create and drive solutions to achieve SDG 15.
SDG 15: Life on Land
April 13, 2021
Behavioural Science Brief
The UN has embraced the application of behavioural science and issued Guidance to encourage its use as part of its wider transformation process to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
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April 9, 2021
Applying Behavioural Science to Support the Prevention of Violent Extremism: Experiences and Lessons Learned
This report provides step-by-step suggestions for practitioners looking to use behavioural sciences to address violent extremism.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
March 3, 2021
ICTs for Wildlife Conservation (WSIS TalkX, Part 2)
The event explored the positive impact of digital technologies for wildlife protection, including satellite images, computer algorithms, the Internet of Things and the Cloud.
SDG 15: Life on Land
March 1, 2021
Call to Action
This Call to Action explores how you can leverage behavioural science in our work.
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June 22, 2020
Adaptability & AQ: Developing highly adaptable workforces, a roadmap to recovery
Preparing individuals, teams and organizations for the future - measuring and improving adaptability at scale.
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