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Innovation Library
Explore our living library of innovation-related webinars and publications developed and hosted by UNIN and UN Entities.
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September 7, 2023
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Scaling The Summit: A Primer on how to Scale Innovations for Impact for the UN System
The Primer presents key questions alongside additional resources that can guide the evaluation of whether an innovation has the required support for scale, and can also serve as a framework for checking the readiness or ability of an innovation to be taken to the next level.
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September 6, 2023
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UN 2.0 Policy Brief
The Brief outlines the SG's vision for a modernised UN system with cutting-edge skills and forward-thinking culture.
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September 5, 2023
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Green Data Centers: Towards a Sustainable Digital Transformation - A Practitioner's Guide
The guide covers six critical dimensions that practitioners can consider to green their data centers.
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production
September 5, 2023
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Technology in Education: A Tool on whose Terms? (2023 Global Education Monitoring Report)
SDG 04: Quality Education
September 4, 2023
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Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research
This Guidance aims to address the disruptions caused by Generative AI technologies in education and research.
SDG 04: Quality Education
September 1, 2023
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IP Basics for Content Creators
Tune in to understand why intellectual property is relevant to content creators on X, Instagram post or YouTube video.
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September 1, 2023
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The Use of Synthetic Data to Train AI Models: Opportunities and Risks for Sustainable Development
The objective of this policy brief is to explore the potential of synthetic data to accelerate the attainment of the SDGs through AI in the Global South while mitigating its important risks.
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September 1, 2023
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The Use of Synthetic Data to Train AI Models: Opportunities and Risks for Sustainable Development
The objective of this policy brief is to explore the potential of synthetic data to accelerate the attainment of the SDGs through AI in the Global South while mitigating its important risks.
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August 29, 2023
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Generative AI Primer
The primer explores contrasting views on the potential benefits of generative AI.
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August 29, 2023
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On the Unsustainability of ChatGPT: Impact of Large Language Models on the Sustainable Development Goals
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August 29, 2023
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UNU Generative AI series | On the Unsustainability of ChatGPT
This is the first session of the UNU Generative AI Series by Dr. Serge Stinckwich, Head of Research at the United Nations University Institute in Macau. The topic was: On the Unsustainability of ChatGPT: Impact of Large Language Models on the Sustainable Development Goals
SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
August 24, 2023
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Generative AI and Jobs: A Global Analysis of Potential Effects on Job Quantity and Quality
The report assesses the impact of generative artificial intelligence on job quantity and quality.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
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Humanitarian Action
August 23, 2023
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Lessons in Scaling: UNDP's Role in Digitalizing Informal Market Vendors in Uganda
The story illustrates why, when and how UNDP is (or isn’t) well-suited to help social innovations scale, and what constraints can emerge when working with the private sector to do so.
SDG 08: Decent Work & Economic Growth
August 21, 2023
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Accelerating The SDGs Through Digital Public Infrastructure: A Compendium of The Potential of Digital Public Infrastructure
This compendium is designed to inform the efforts towards accelerating SDGs through DPI.
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August 21, 2023
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The Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Approach: A Playbook
This DPI playbook is designed as a practical resource that low and middle-income countries in particular can utilize in building an inclusive and rights-based DPI
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SDG 09: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
August 1, 2023
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Mitigating Harm: A Foresight Ethics Guide for Practitioners RBAP Strategic Foresight Network
The Foresight Ethics Guide offers several lines of inquiries on foresight. Its intentionally expansive questions are intended to prompt reflections that can support a group to move towards more justice-led and power-sensitive modes of thinking about, facilitating and responding to the future.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
July 26, 2023
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Digital Transformation Strategy
The Digital Transformation Strategy provides a unified vision and approach to realizing the rights of refugees to digital inclusion and protection. It also guides UNHCR in reshaping our use of digital channels and associated technology to achieve our strategic objectives.
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July 18, 2023
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Innovative Learning Solutions to Navigate Complexity: Adapting Systems Thinking to Future Classrooms
This white paper explores how to embed a systems thinking mindset throughout the education system.
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July 14, 2023
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Guide to Innovation Partnerships
This guide explain key concepts of innovation partnerships, demonstrates how to set them up for success, and provides an overview of tools & guides.
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
July 13, 2023
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From “Pilotitis” to Lasting Impact: Guiding Questions for Innovation Scaling
This webinar brought together UN colleagues to delve deeper into innovation scaling, learning and sharing emerging good practices and lessons learnt.
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
June 30, 2023
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WFP Innovation Accelerator Year in Review 2022 Lunch and Learn
Having implemented innovation projects, colleagues from WFP Innovation Accelerator shared their innovation stories as well as lessons learned in 2022.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
June 30, 2023
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Affordable Devices for All Innovative Financing Solutions and Policy Options to Bridge Global Digital Divides
This report examines the key themes and drivers of costs in the supply and demand for Internet-enabled mobile devices and reviews financing schemes for low-income individuals to access a smartphone.
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June 26, 2023
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Use of Behavioural Science in Organizations: A Workforce Survey
This survey tool was designed to support organizations that wish to assess barriers and drivers for a systematic use of behavioural science in their public health workforce, policies and programmes.
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
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