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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 (#1 2022)
Highlights from the innovation efforts of UN Entities in the first half of 2022.
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August 15, 2022
Responsible Innovation in Technology for Children: Digital Technology, Play and Child Well-Being
As digital technology plays an increasingly important role in children’s development, the report aims to create practical tools that empower stakeholders to put the well-being of children at the centre of digital design..
SDG 04: Quality Education
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
SDG 05: Gender Equality
August 15, 2022
Precision Agriculture for Smallholder Farmers
This report explores data-driven farm management and the applications it enables, through real-world examples and use cases.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
August 15, 2022
UN Climate Change Innovation Compendium
TheUN Climate Change Innovation Compendium and linked living library showcase initiatives, programmes and policies launched by UN Entities that are using innovative approaches to respond to climate change.
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August 15, 2022
Go.Data Gitub Documentation Site
Go.Data is an outbreak investigation tool for public health emergencies, and includes features for contact tracing, contact follow-up, and visualizing chains of transmission. This repository helps users implement Go.Data for outbreak investigation.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
August 15, 2022
Measuring Digital Development - Facts and Figures 2021
The report sheds light on the evolving nature of the digital divide and takes stock of the progress towards closing it.
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August 15, 2022
Addressing the Digital Divide
This Playbook is structured around six main steps that public authorities, NGOs or communities can take towards taking action to address the digital divide.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
August 15, 2022
Assessing the Digital Divide
This playbook provides a pragmatic approach to assessing the digital divide and will equip readers with crucial information they can use to establish a culture of digital inclusion within their organizations and communities.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
August 15, 2022
SDG Global Startup Competition - 25 Innovators Working for a More Sustainable and Innovative Tourism
Meet the 25 winners of the SDG Global Startup Competition, working for a More Sustainable and Innovative Tourism, selected as the most disruptive startups that directly contribute to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs.
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August 15, 2022
Top 100 UNWTO Tourism Start-Up Competitors
An overview of the 100 most outstanding tourism proposals, selected by the UNWTO Innovation Team.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
August 15, 2022
Digital Skills Insights 2021
The publication examines the future digital skills ecosystem and the importance of digital skills in a world shaped by the pandemic.
SDG 04: Quality Education
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
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
Go.Data User Guide
The Go.Data User Guide provides instructions for installing, configuring, navigating, and using the Go.Data application.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
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
Digital Solutions for a Circular Electronics Value Chain
The report explores the applicability and scope of digital technologies for enabling circularity in the lifecycle of electronic devices.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
August 15, 2022
Digital Agriculture Report: Rural e-Commerce Development Experience from China
This publication examines how rural e-commerce could advance the digital transformation of agri-food systems and discusses challenges encountered during the development of rural e-commerce.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
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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