Innovation Library

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

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August 15, 2022
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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
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Behavioural Science around the World

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August 15, 2022
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Making Online Events More Inclusive

These tips are for trainers and organisations that are transitioning their events online. They aim to mainstream inclusivity across all aspects of design and implementation to make online (and offline) events more inclusive, effective and impactful.
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August 15, 2022
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Tackling Social Norms: A Game Changer for Gender Inequalities

SDG 05: Gender Equality
August 15, 2022
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People’s Money - Harnessing Digitalization To Finance A Sustainable Future

The report summarizes the findings and recommendations developed and agreed by the Task Force on Digital Finance of the SDGs.
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August 15, 2022
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Toolkit to Scale Innovation for Development

This Toolkit aims to provide a hands-on strategy to scale social innovation in the Grow stage.
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August 15, 2022
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Accelerating Results for Children with Technology and Digital Innovation

This report highlights examples of country-level COVID-19 response initiatives employing digital innovation and T4D approaches.
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SDG 04: Quality Education
August 15, 2022
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Tax Digitalization in Indonesia: Success Factors and Pathways Forward

This report sets out pathways forward to help realize the full potential of digitalization, using lessons learnt from Indonesia and proposes specific and practical recommendations.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
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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
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Engaging Governing Bodies on Innovation

This brief shares strategies and recommendations on how to engage Governing Bodies on innovation, with examples from the World Bank, UNICEF and WFP.
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
August 15, 2022
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Stop the Virus of Misinformation: The Risk of Malicious Use of Social Media during COVID-19 & Technology Options to Fight itI

The report explores the risk of malicious use of social media during COVID-19 and outlines technology options to fight it
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
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Towards an Enabling Policy Environment for Impact Investment in Asia and the Pacific

ESCAP and the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment launched new digital policy resource with tools, recommendations and best practices for enabling policy environment for impact investment in Asia and the Pacific.
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August 15, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Geospatial Strategy for the United Nations

The Strategy aims to contribute to the data ecosystem by enabling location information for the UN.
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August 15, 2022
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Can Blockchain Revolutionise International Trade?

This publication analyses the relevance of blockchain for international trade by reviewing how it is or can be used in areas covered by WTO rules.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
August 15, 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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UN Secretary-General's Guidance Note on Behavioural Science

The Secretary-General’s Guidance urges all colleagues to explore and apply behavioural science in programmatic and administrative areas and work together to realise its tremendous potential for impact towards the SDGs.
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August 15, 2022
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UN Behavioural Science Report

Explore how 25 UN Entities are applying behavioural science in the UN Behavioural Science Report. The Report outlines approaches and experiences from across the UN and shares practical steps to create an enabling environment for the application of behavioural science.
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August 15, 2022
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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

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