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Innovation in General (incl. HCD)
Explore our living library of innovation-related webinars and publications hosted by the UN Innovation Network and UN Entities.
Learn about new technologies, be inspired by the application of new approaches to the Sustainable Development Goals, and leverage the work and knowledge of UN innovators to advance your innovative ideas.
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August 15, 2022
Digital Inclusion of Refugees Resettling to Canada: Opportunities & Barriers
This report provides insight into how refugees who participate in the Canadian Orientation Abroad programme are using digital tools in the pre-departure stage, and what challenges they face in doing so.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
August 15, 2022
ITC Innovations Directory
The Directory showcases ITC's innovations in Data & Research, Digital Transformation and Organizational Transformation.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
August 15, 2022
Innovative Data-Centre Cooling Technologies in China – Liquid Cooling Solution
This brief showcases how two large Chinese companies leverage advanced liquid-cooling systems to cool their data centres.
SDG 07: Affordable & Clean Energy
August 15, 2022
Turning digital technology innovation into climate action.
Climate change is threatening to increase vulnerability, undermine economic gains, hinder social and economic development, and worsen access to basic services and the quality of life of citizens all over the world.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
August 15, 2022
Countering Terrorism with Artificial Intelligence
This report provides an guidance on the potential application of AI to counter terrorism online for law enforcement and counter-terrorism agencies in South Asia and South-East Asia.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
Malicious Uses and Abuses of Artificial Intelligence
This report explores the malicious uses and abuses of artificial intelligence and possible ways that criminals may exploit it in the future.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
A Policy Framework for Responsible Limits on Facial Recognition
A policy framework for responsible limits on facial recognition including an use case on law enforcement investigations.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
August 15, 2022
The UN Innovation Toolkit
Developed by the UN, for the UN, the toolkit includes 27 tools, step-by-step directions, worksheets and case studies, as well as a self-assessment that provides a diagnosis on every user’s innovation strengths and areas for improvement.
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August 15, 2022
Global Innovation Index 2021 - Tracking Innovation through the COVID-19 Crisis
The 2021 Global Innovation Index presents the global innovation ranking with a special focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on innovation.
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August 15, 2022
UN Innovation Update (Q3 2021)
Highlights from the innovation efforts of UN Entities in the third quarter of 2021.
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SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
August 15, 2022
Collective Intelligence for Sustainable Development13 Stories from the UNDP Accelerator Labs
This report provides 13 case studies of the collective intelligence initiatives developed and run by the Accelerator Labs in their first year of operation.
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August 15, 2022
Collective Intelligence for Sustainable DevelopmentGetting Smarter Together
This report sets out how governments and the many organizations involved in global development are increasingly mobilizing not just money, but also intelligence to speed up progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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August 15, 2022
How Young Entrepreneurs in Asia-Pacific Responded to COVID-19
This report reveals how businesses in Asia-Pacific were impacted by COVID-19 and how youth entrepreneurs responded with agility and resilience to ensure their business' survival.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
August 15, 2022
Leveraging Technology for the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing
This report showcases good practices on utilising technology to support older persons and effective policy interventions in promoting the development of technology for ageing societies.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
Innovation Library
The UN Innovation Network and many UN Entities regularly host webinars and discussions to uncover emerging good practices, showcase successful projects and learn about opportunity areas for innovation, data and digital transformation.
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