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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
UN Innovation Update - COVID-19 Special Edition
Explore how UN Entities are leveraging innovation to respond to COVID-19.
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August 15, 2022
Guidelines for Responsible Digital Payments
The Guidelines aim to provide a helpful tool supporting responsible practices in the move from cash to digital payments to reduce poverty and drive inclusive growth.
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August 15, 2022
Connecting with Confidence - Managing Digital Risks to Refugee Connectivity
The emergence of connectivity as aid is a significant step in the evolution of humanitarian assistance. In this report, UNHCR explores the management of digital risks to refugee connectivity.
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August 15, 2022
Scanning the Horizon
This brief shares different approaches to and experiences with scanning the horizon for innovative ideas within or outside of organisations.
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August 15, 2022
Use of New Technologies for Consistent and Proactive Screening of Vulnerable Populations
This report focuses on the use of new technologies in identifying potential victims of forced labour and human trafficking and uncovering patterns of exploitation.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
Youth-Centred Digital Health Interventions -
A framework for planning, developing and implementing solutions with and for young people.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
August 15, 2022
Playbook on Smart Urban Innovations
This Playbook aims to kickstart an exchange of practices and strategies between city leaders on cultivating Smart Innovations in their diverse contexts.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
August 15, 2022
Catalogue of Innovations Enhancing Smallholder Agriculture & Food System Resilience
A set of 23 innovations for agriculture and improved nutrition in the East & Southern Africa region has been documented in this Catalogue of Innovations.
SDG 01: No Poverty
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
August 15, 2022
UN Innovation Update (Q1 2021)
Highlights from the innovation efforts of UN Entities in the first quarter of 2021.
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August 15, 2022
Governing Uncertainty
This report surveys major trends that will shape the future of global governance over the next 30 years.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
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
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
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
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
Theme Report on Innovation, Technology and Data - Towards the Achievement of SDG 7 & Net-Zero Emissions
This report provides an overview of the status of energy innovation; proposes actionable recommendations and assesses the catalytic impacts they can have.
SDG 07: Affordable & Clean Energy
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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