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November 28, 2023
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Designing a Youth-centred Journey to the Future - A Youth Foresight Playbook

This tool encourages the safe and meaningful engagement of young people in foresight processes.
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November 27, 2023
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Futures Cards To Shape Inclusive Foresight

This gamified learning experience is designed to help participants develop their knowledge and skills in inclusive and participatory foresight.
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November 23, 2023
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Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

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November 17, 2023
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Using large language models to help train machine learning SDG classifiers

This paper proposes the use of synthetic training data generated by large language models to improve machine learning SDG classifiers. It shows that supplementing existing training data with synthetic data produced by the ChatGPT tool improves the performance of the SDGClassy classifier.
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November 9, 2023
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Scaling Social Innovation: A Ugandan Case Study

This webinar explores how UNDP Uganda partnered with Jumia, a global e-commerce company, to digitalise informal market vendors.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
November 9, 2023
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The Contribution of Behavioral Science to Addressing the Social and Wider Determinants of Health

This report discusses the differences and similarities between two approaches to health equity and inequalities: individually oriented behaviour change, and the social or wider determinants of health.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
November 7, 2023
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UNU Generative AI Series | Generative AI and the Role of Law

In this webinar discussion, guest speakers explore risks and challenges raised by Generative AI and the role of law in addressing them.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
November 6, 2023
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Trends in AI and Perspectives on Transparency

The webinar discusses global trends in AI with a focus on generative AI and transparency.
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November 6, 2023
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Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in an Era of Generative AI

While generative AI offers previously unimaginable gains in productivity, it also presents concerns for the protection and promotion of human rights and for the safety of women and girls.
SDG 05: Gender Equality
November 2, 2023
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Generative AI and Jobs: Understanding the Potential Effects of Gen-AI on the Quantity and Quality of Jobs

This webinar discusses the impact of Generative AI on different occupations around the world.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
October 31, 2023
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Guide for smart and sustainable city leaders: Envisioning sustainable digital transformation

To effectively create a smart and sustainable city through digital transformation, it is essential to have a well-defined action plan with targets, along with a funding framework to make decisions today that are in line with a city’s vision for tomorrow.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
October 24, 2023
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UN Innovation Update 2023

The UN Innovation Update highlight how 40 UN Entities from across the system are leveraging innovative approaches in their work.
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October 23, 2023
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Generative AI and Education

An exploration of how Generative AI can be used to improve education outcomes in Cameroon
SDG 04: Quality Education
October 17, 2023
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Responsible Technology Playbook - Tools for the United Nations

Technology has become increasingly pervasive. Only recently, have we begun to better understand the potential negative impacts they have on our daily lives. A Responsible Tech approach to technology adoption and development is essential to our commitment to UN ideals, including human rights, peace, equality, and sustainability.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
October 5, 2023
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Large Language Models: ChatGPT, Bard, 悟道

This talk explains some technical aspects of Generative AI Large Language Models such as ChatGPT to a non-technical audience.
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October 5, 2023
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UNU Generative AI Series | Large Language Models: ChatGPT, Bard, 悟道

In the third session of the UNU Generative AI Series of webinars, guest speaker Prof. Philippe de Wilde explains some technical aspects of Generative AI Large Language Models such as ChatGPT to a non-technical audience.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
October 3, 2023
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Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows: Harnessing Safe Data Sharing for Global and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence

This policy brief discusses the significance of inclusive crossborder data flows. It also proposes an all-encompassing strategy to promote global cooperation to synergize global conversations on cross-border data flows and AI.
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September 22, 2023
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Generative AI for Humanitarians

The paper is for humanitarians who would like to gain an understanding about Gen AI or insights on trending strategies for mainstreaming these tools within their organization
Humanitarian Action
September 22, 2023
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Why Generative Methods Are Still Missing Something to Become Responsible

This talk comments on Responsible AI in a multi-dimensional approach and delves into the complexities surrounding the apparent oversight of the human factor in these impressive adaptive algorithms.
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September 22, 2023
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UNU Generative AI Series | Why Generative Methods Are Still Missing Something to Become Responsible (AI)

AI tools, including generative ones, have undeniably taken the world by storm, and their outcomes often leave us in awe. Nevertheless, there are some fundamental issues pertaining to veracity and impact assessment that continue to concern prospective users. Prof. Fernando Buarque is the guest speaker of this second session of the UNU Generative AI Series.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
September 17, 2023
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SDG Digital Acceleration Agenda

The SDG Digital Acceleration Agenda explores the transformative potential of digital and highlights how it is already positively impacting lives and livelihoods around the world.
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September 16, 2023
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Breaking the Scale Barrier: From SDG Innovation to SDG Achievement

The event shines a light on lessons learnt from moving from a global portfolio of experiments to scaling successful innovations system-wide.
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September 15, 2023
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Gender, Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence

SDG 05: Gender Equality
September 15, 2023
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Behavior Change in Solid Waste Management: A Compendium of Cases

This compendium is designed to help decision-makers investigate, understand, and respond to waste management challenges through interventions considering a behavioral science lens.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
September 13, 2023
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Scaling with Confidence: Effective M&E in Guiding Decisions for Scaling Innovations

The webinar explored various methodologies and best practices for evaluating innovations, and advice on how to utilise evidence strategically to facilitate their journey towards scale.
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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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