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 19, 2021
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Harnessing AI for Development in the post-COVID-19 Era - A Review of National AI Strategies and Policies

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April 13, 2021
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Behavioural Science Brief

The UN has embraced the application of behavioural science and issued Guidance to encourage its use as part of its wider transformation process to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
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April 9, 2021
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Applying Behavioural Science to Support the Prevention of Violent Extremism: Experiences and Lessons Learned

This report provides step-by-step suggestions for practitioners looking to use behavioural sciences to address violent extremism.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
March 3, 2021
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ICTs for Wildlife Conservation (WSIS TalkX, Part 2)

The event explored the positive impact of digital technologies for wildlife protection, including satellite images, computer algorithms, the Internet of Things and the Cloud.
SDG 15: Life on Land
March 1, 2021
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Call to Action

This Call to Action explores how you can leverage behavioural science in our work.
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February 8, 2021
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Guidance Note on Strategic Planning and Foresight

The Note provides an introductory understanding and supports advanced finetuning of using Strategic Foresight for Government Officials and others.
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January 1, 2021
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Global strategy on digital health 2020-2025

In 2013, the Health Assembly adopted resolution WHA66.24 on eHealth standardization and interoperability, which urged Member States “to consider developing … policies and legislative mechanisms linked to an overall national eHealth strategy”.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
November 1, 2020
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Practitioner's Guide to Innovation Policy: Instruments to Build Firm Capabilities and Accelerate Technological Catch-Up in Developing Countries

This practitioner’s guide helps policymakers in developing countries better formulate innovation policies by providing a rigorous typology of innovation policy instruments and the critical conditions in terms of institutional capabilities to successfully implement these.
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August 4, 2020
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Strategy to Scale Social Innovation for Development

This research project aims to provide a hands-on strategy including a scaling framework and toolkit for the Accelerator Labs to scale social innovation as they enter the next phase of their learning cycle.
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June 30, 2020
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The Future of Global Production Networks in the Aftermath of COVID-19

The webinar discusses how the ongoing pandemic will shape the future of global production networks in the context of the fourth industrial revolution.
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June 29, 2020
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Digital Currency Applications and Need for Standards

This episode considers use cases and applications of digital currency including central bank digital currency and the technologies behind them.
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June 22, 2020
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Adaptability & AQ: Developing highly adaptable workforces, a roadmap to recovery

Preparing individuals, teams and organizations for the future - measuring and improving adaptability at scale.
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June 17, 2020
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Secretary-General's Roadmap for Digital Cooperation - The State of the Digital World Today and Implementing the Roadmap

The Secretary-General's "Roadmap for Digital Cooperation" on the impact of rapid technological change on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and targets.
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June 16, 2020
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Using E-Commerce as a Pillar for Growth on Projects

This webinar creates awareness about the global e-commerce landscape globally; why it is important for developing world and how it can help to attain the SDGs.
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June 10, 2020
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Supply Chain Innovation - A Private Sector Persective

This webinar explores how supply chains are changing due to the disruptive forces of technology, sustainability and geopolitical risk; and how they are reacting to COVID-19.
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June 10, 2020
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Supply Chain Innovation - A Private Sector Perspective

This webinar explores how supply chains are changing due to the disruptive forces of technology, sustainability and geopolitical risk; and how they are reacting to COVID-19.
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June 4, 2020
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TechLearnTalk - An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

This TechLearnTalk explores Artificial Intelligence and how it can be used for the work of the UN with case studies from WFP and WHO.
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May 27, 2020
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Digital Transformation Time for Aviation 4.0

This webinar addresses major elements and steps to consider when launching a digital transformation initiative within an organization.
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May 20, 2020
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Getting Started with Blockchain

Launch of the Practical Guide to Blockchain, an easy-to-use, functional guide to help UN colleagues evaluate if blockchain is the correct tool for their specific challenge.
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May 20, 2020
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The Atrium - An Interagency Platform for the UN

This webinar introduces The Atrium, an interagency Blockchain Platform, designed to support learning, collaboration and conversation amongst the UN community.
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May 12, 2020
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Behavioral Economics 2.0

How can we use behavioral economics to create communication and digital tools that are more effective in changing behavior?
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May 5, 2020
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BI and COVID-19 - Experiences from across the UN

The webinar explores how UN Entities are leveraging Behavioural Insights in their response to COVID-19.
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April 17, 2020
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TechLearnTalk - An Introduction to Virtual Reality for the SDGs

This TechLearnTalk explores Virtual Reality and how it can be used for the work of the UN with case studies from UN-DPPA and the IAEA.
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April 7, 2020
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Getting to Know... Lessons Learnt from Across the UN

This webinar compares the journeys and approaches different UN Entities have taken when building their innovation functions.
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April 6, 2020
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An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence - WFP Case Study

This TechLearnTalk explores Artificial Intelligence and how it can be used for the work of the UN with case studies from WFP and WHO.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger

Innovation Library

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