Innovation Library

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

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May 25, 2022
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Online Safety and Security during COVID-​19

This webinar discusses strategies which have been deployed to ensure safer and secure access to digital service, as well as helping younger generations to be protected by potential online threats
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May 25, 2022
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The 'Infodemic' – Misinformation and Disinformation during COVID-19

This webinar aims to discuss specific communication challenges countries are facing during the COVID19 crisis, and strategies and tactics which have been deployed to counter disinformation and misinformation.
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May 25, 2022
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Connectivity – Best Practice "COVID-19 Initiatives, What does work, What does not"

This webinar will focus on what lessons could be drawn from responses so far that could also apply to the COVID19 response for the most vulnerable populations, including those in least developed countries.
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May 25, 2022
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The #BuildBackBetter Challenge

The #BuildBackBetter Challenge seeks to leverage the creativity, experience and skills of colleagues from across the system to reimagine the UN together!
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May 25, 2022
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Global Data Pledge Launch – A foundation for tomorrow

We aim to propose an international Pledge on global data resources opened to contributions from national governments, institutions and private organizations alike, the Pledge calls for establishing a multilateral system for data resources sharing that includes global rules for access and standards to maximize the impact and benefits of sharing of those data assets at scale.
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May 25, 2022
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Ensuring Industrial Safety & Security - Resilient, Reliable and Responsive Manufacturing Sites

This episode focuses on more resilient, reliable and responsive manufacturing sites, capable to reconfigure fast to changing external conditions.
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May 25, 2022
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Introduction of E-Learning Courses "How to deal with H2S, First Aid at Workplace, Footwear Pattern Engineering, Sustainable Leather Manufacturing"

These introductory webinars aim to introduce innovation and strengthen institutional capacity building for leather manufacturing factories, effluent treatment plant staff, university lecturers and students.
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May 25, 2022
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Industry 4.0 & Emerging Trends: Evaluating Industry Maturity/Readiness

The session aims to discuss different models or tools on Industry 4.0 Maturity that can be used in assessing the readiness of Philippine enterprises to adapt Industry 4.0.
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May 25, 2022
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Gender Equality in Science, Technology and Innovation: Driving Sustainable Future during COVID-19 & beyond

On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl 2020, this webinar aims to galvanize awareness and leverage action to empower girls through enhanced access to science, technology and innovation.
SDG 05: Gender Equality
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
May 25, 2022
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What could the future of agriculture look like?

Learn more about agricultural technology – from vertical farming to agricultural apps to farm drones – which is growing and becoming the new normal.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
May 18, 2022
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Evidence Review on Behavioural Change in Developing Countries: Approach Paper

This review examines which interventions are effective in promoting environmental and development outcomes from individuals, households, communities and companies, and how effective efforts have been to date.
SDG 13: Climate Action
May 2, 2022
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Innovation Matters

This podcast series explores how innovation, or experimentation with ideas to create value, is changing our world and could drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
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May 2, 2022
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How to Bring Projects to Scale

This brief shares WFP's experiences in scaling innovation with the wider community.
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April 13, 2022
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Behavioural Insights in Employers’ Choice of Recruitment Services for Domestic Work

This report explores how behavioural science can be used to influence the behaviour of employers when hiring domestic workers.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
April 4, 2022
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The Behavioral Insights Evaluation Guide

The goal of this guide is to recognize, identify and address human bias when engaging in evaluation.
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March 28, 2022
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Global Review of Smart City Governance Practices

The report highlights several dimensions for effective smart city governance and ways to foster a people-centered approach to smart cities.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
January 31, 2022
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Behavioural Science as a Power for Good!

This event explored the role that behavioural science can play in policy development, in providing real solutions to challenges our agrifood systems are facing and its potential in key areas of food and agriculture.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
January 18, 2022
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Applying Behavioural Science to Tackle Mis/Disinformation

The dissemination of false information, either without deliberate intent (misinformation) or with malicious intention (disinformation), is a growing global issue.
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January 17, 2022
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Sensemaking Workshop Preparation Guide and Facilitator Guide

A guide for practitioners to run sensemaking within their organisation. Sensemaking helps organsations be more strategic, practice futures thinking and produce more impact from their programming.
All
January 3, 2022
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Measuring Digital Development - Facts and Figures 2022

The 2022 edition of Facts and Figures features estimates for key connectivity indicators for the world, global regions, and several country groupings.
All
January 3, 2022
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Thinking about the future of food safety - A foresight report

In this publication, the FAO food safety foresight programme provides an overview of the major global drivers and trends by describing their food safety implications including climate change, changing consumer behaviour and preferences, new food sources and food production systems, technological advances, microbiome, circular economy, food fraud, among others.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
November 9, 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccination Confidence, Access and Roll out: Global Lessons from the Field using Behavioural Science

This report summarises the discussions and work of members from the International Behavioural Insights and Policy Group, a working group which aims to strengthen the application of behavioural science through shared successes, challenges and overall learning.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
November 1, 2021
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Changing Hygiene Behaviours: A cluster-randomized trial

This paper examines a series of behavioural interventions designed and tested in rural Ethiopia to try to improve hygiene-related behaviours and decrease the prevalence of trachoma.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
June 7, 2021
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New Technologies & Innovations for Ocean Conservation (WSIS TalkX)

This event highlighted examples of innovative initiatives using ICTs to protect oceans, overcome challenges and strengthen efforts to achieve SDG14 – Life below water.
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May 21, 2021
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ICTs for Biological Diversity

This session highlighted innovative initiatives using ICTs for biodiversity conservation and how they can help overcome challenges and strengthen efforts to mobilize, create and drive solutions to achieve SDG 15.
SDG 15: Life on Land

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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