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Innovation Library
Explore our living library of innovation-related webinars and publications developed and hosted by UNIN and UN Entities.
Learn about new approaches, explore how new technologies can be applied to the work of the UN, and build on the work and knowledge of UN innovators to advance your innovative ideas.
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August 15, 2022
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Young People & COVID-19: Behavioural Considerations for Promoting Safe Behaviours
This policy brief provides relevant insights from behavioural evidence and considerations for those promoting COVID-19 preventive behaviours among young people.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
August 15, 2022
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Social & Behavioural Insights COVID-19 Data Collection Tool for Africa
A tool to help collect and use social and behavioural data that is locally-relevant in the response to COVID-19.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
August 15, 2022
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UNDP Digital Strategy 2022-2025
UNDP's new Digital Strategy 2022-2025 aims to get ahead of the ever-evolving digital reality and accelerate work towards achieving the SDGs. The strategy lays out UNDP’s long-term vision to help create a world in which digital is an empowering force for people and planet.
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August 15, 2022
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Automated School Location Mapping at Scale from Satellite Imagery Based on Deep Learning
This paper explores the possibility of having a scalable model that can be used to map schools across the globe.
SDG 04: Quality Education
August 15, 2022
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Behind the Scenes of Central Bank Digital Currency
The paper shines a light on six countries at the frontier of issuing central bank digital currencies in the hope of identifying insights, lessons, and open questions.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
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The State of Open Humanitarian Data 2022
The report contains details on the data available for humanitarian crises with deep-dive for Somalia and the work of UNFPA.
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August 15, 2022
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Blockchain for Urban Development - Guidance for Urban Managers
The Guide discusses blockchain’s unique features in relation to urban development and explores its applications and the risks and challenges associated with its implementation.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
August 15, 2022
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Blockchain for Sustainable Energy & Climate in the Global South
The report illustrates a road map to accelerate the clean energy, low-carbon transition, and climate change mitigation through blockchain technology.
SDG 07: Affordable & Clean Energy
SDG 13: Climate Action
August 15, 2022
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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
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Measuring Volunteering for the 2030 Agenda: Toolbox of Principles, Tools and Practices
This toolbox showcases principles, tools and practices to measure the impact of volunteer work for the SDGs.
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August 15, 2022
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#360 Diagnostics Tool for Tech Start-Ups
This bilingual platform is used to assess the maturity and the internationalisation readiness of tech start-ups.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
August 15, 2022
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The Digital Regulation Handbook: A Guide for Digital Transformation
The Guide provides practical guidance and best practice for policy makers concerned with harnessing the benefits of the digital economy and society.
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August 15, 2022
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Guide to Developing a National Cybersecurity Strategy
The guide supports policymakers in the development of National Cybersecurity Strategies.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
August 15, 2022
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UN Activities on Artificial Intelligence
This report highlights over 200 cases and AI projects run by 40 UN entities covering all 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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August 15, 2022
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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
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Frontiers of inclusive Innovation: Formulating Technology and Innovation Policies that leave no one behind
This report highlights the opportunities and challenges that policymakers and development partners have to expand the frontiers of inclusive innovation.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
August 15, 2022
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Sustainable Data Center & ICT
The series of publications explores how data centres can become more environmentally sustainable, improve energy efficiency and use innovative cooling techniques.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
August 15, 2022
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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
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Behavioural Science to Reduce Administrative Burden
This brief explores how behavioural science can be used to reduce administrative burdens and increase efficiency, effectiveness and improve employee satisfaction within the UN system.
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August 15, 2022
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Geospatial in Action - Data and Insights for the SDGs
This report highlights how geospatial technologies is being applied to all of the Sustainable Development Goals with case studies from across the UN.
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August 15, 2022
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Policy Guidance on AI for Children
UNICEF has developed this policy guidance to promote children's rights in government and private sector AI policies and practices, and to raise awareness of how AI systems can uphold or undermine these rights.
SDG 04: Quality Education
August 15, 2022
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Using Gender Statistics - A Toolkit for Training Data Users
This toolkit supports statistical systems to increase the understanding and use of gender statistics by government officials and other development practitioners, and includes descriptions of concepts with practical examples, and practical exercises for use in the training sessions.
SDG 05: Gender Equality
August 15, 2022
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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
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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
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Innovation Impact Stories Competition Guide
The guide outlines the innovation impact stories competition process to highlight innovative approaches and activities that contribute to efficiencies, inclusiveness and the maximization of impacts in different urban contexts
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
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