Innovation Library

Explore our living library of innovation-related webinars and publications developed and hosted by UNIN and UN Entities.

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October 19, 2022
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Uncrewed Ground Systems: A Primer

This primer introduces the different types of UGS, describes their key components and functions, and outlines the main challenges that these systems can pose to international security.
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October 19, 2022
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Uncrewed Aerial Systems: A Primer

This primer introduces the different types of UAS, describes their key components and functions, and outlines the main challenges that these systems can pose to international security.
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October 19, 2022
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Uncrewed Maritime Systems: A Primer

This primer introduces the different types of UMS, describes their key components and functions, and outlines the main challenges that these systems can pose to international security.
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October 19, 2022
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AI & Cities: Risks, Applications and Governance

This report is part of UN-Habitat’s strategy for guiding local authorities in realizing a people-centered digital transformation process in their cities and settlements.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
October 12, 2022
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Digital Technology Towards Transforming Education

Around half of the world’s primary schools still lack computers and internet access. ITU and UNICEF’s Giga school connectivity aims to turn this around by connecting all schools to the internet. What further opportunities do digital technologies offer to transform education?
SDG 04: Quality Education
October 7, 2022
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Humanitarian Blockchain - Inventory & Recommendations

This report contains an inventory of Blockchain in the humanitarian sector and proposes Dos and Don’ts for anyone thinking about implementing the technology in the sector.
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September 29, 2022
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Intelligent Robots for Space Science and Planetary Exploration 

This AI for Good webinar looks at the latest AI and robotic technologies for space science that are taking humanity into the future of interplanetary exploration missions, while promising to help improve life on Earth.
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September 26, 2022
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In Search of Trustworthy AI: Can the Law Help?

This talk discusses key possibilities the law offers to tackle trust issues that facing AI.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
September 22, 2022
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Unlocking Impact: Data with Purpose

This high-level UNGA event explored how new data ecosystems can unlock exponential value for the big challenges of our time.
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September 22, 2022
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The Future of Digital Cooperation

This digital moment highlighted pioneering initiatives and leaders that are ushering in a new era of country-led digital cooperation to build safe, trusted, and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
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September 22, 2022
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Technology Assessment in Developing Countries: A Proposed Methodology

This report summarizes the existing knowledge about technology assessment processes and good practices and reflects on these in the context of the current conditions in developing countries.
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September 16, 2022
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Strategic Foresight for Policy Planning

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September 14, 2022
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The State of Science, Technology and Innovation in the World’s Least Developed Countries

The report reaffirms the business case for investment in sustainable science, technology and innovation systems in LDCs to contribute to long-term productivity upgrading, economic development, job creation as well as addressing societal challenges.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
September 12, 2022
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Climate Science for Anticipatory Action: Applying Climate Models in Humanitarian Contexts

This webinar sheds light on climate models and how they can be applied in a humanitarian context.
SDG 13: Climate Action
September 8, 2022
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Shaping Public Policy through Behavioural Science

This discussion examines the importance and significance of behavioural insights to enhance and shape public policy and make an impact on people and planet.
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August 16, 2022
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GeoTech4Tenure: Technical Guide on Combining Geospatial Technology and Participatory Methods for Securing Tenure Rights

This technical guide provides orientation on how to combine participatory methods and geomatics technology to strengthen legitimate tenure rights in land-based investments.
SDG 01: No Poverty
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
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UN Innovation Update - Best of 2020

Highlights from the innovation efforts of 40+ UN Entities throughout 2020.
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August 15, 2022
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A Behavioural Insights Toolkit for Entrepreneurship Programming

The Behavioural Insights Toolkit for Entrepreneurship Programming is aimed at practitioners looking to complement their entrepreneurship policy and practice with behavioural approaches.
SDG 05: Gender Equality
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
August 15, 2022
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Using Social Media in Community-Based Protection

This guide shows how UNHCR staff and partners can develop a Community-Based Protection strategy, using Social Media in a way that respects UNHCR’s data protection policy and PoCs’ rights to privacy and security.
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August 15, 2022
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UN Innovation Update (Q3 2020)

Highlights from the innovation efforts of UN Entities in the third quarter of 2020.
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August 15, 2022
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UN Innovation Update - COVID-19 Special Edition 2

Explore how UN Entities are leveraging innovation to respond to COVID-19.
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August 15, 2022
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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
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Behavioural Insights to Respond to COVID-19

Explore how UN Entities are leveraging behavioural science to respond to COVID-19.
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August 15, 2022
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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
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The Role of Digital Labour Platforms in Transforming the World of Work

This report explores how digital labour platforms are transforming the way work is organised, enterprises, workers and society.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth

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