How do regional powers secure rare earth supplies? Is Chinese research underrated? And why do some developing countries fail to invest in social protection? Just three of the questions tackled by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance in January 2016 — in five journal articles, seven working papers, and one research report, among others. Click here for the full list. Journal Articles ‘The structure and comparative advantages of China’s scientific research: quantitative and qualitativ...
How does foreign direct investment shape high-tech industries in developing countries like Pakistan? What are the pros and cons of diaspora engagement in fragile countries of origin such as Iraq? How does parental absence impact the educational performance of children in West Africa? Just three of the questions tackled by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance in December 2015 — in three journal articles, four research reports, and six working papers, among others. Click here for the full ...
Our EU Trend Reports tackle innovative business practices from a policy perspective. They help policymakers better understand the latest trends in business and industry innovation and provide specific policy recommendations to unleash the potential of European businesses and scale-up successful innovative solutions in the EU. Two trend reports are published every year, drawing on case studies and conference outcomes. ••• The latest innovation trends — from drones to food to collaborative p...
Prof. Shyama V. Ramani of UNU-MERIT has been working to make a small Indian village called Kameshwaram, devastated by the 2004 Tsunami, as clean as any in the world – and to document the process so that it can be replicated elsewhere. She is still grappling with the core problems of sanitation, waste management and safe water. Yet her work has had an impact on various stakeholders in the sanitation sector far beyond the village, as confirmed by her being shortlisted in the #100women achievers (I...
Is Sino-African trade exacerbating resource dependence in Africa? How have border controls influenced migration across the Caribbean? And how has structural change shaped the economic development of the BRICS countries? Just a few of the questions tackled by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance in November 2015 — in one book chapter, four working papers, and three PhD defences, among others. Click here for the full list. Book Chapter ‘The Diffusion of Renewable Energy Technologies ...
With sanctions set to be lifted, and Iran slowly opening up to the international community, we travelled to Tehran for a workshop on the ‘Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policies’ (DEIP), from 18-22 October 2015. We spoke to three lecturers about their research and training experiences in the Islamic Republic. Dr. Michiko Iizuka, DEIP Course Leader We ran this DEIP workshop with the Iranian Association for Management of Technology (IRAMOT), an NGO that gathers researchers from universities, ...
What are the comparative advantages of Chinese scientific research? How important is trust in Ethiopian diaspora policies? And how do Arab countries perform in terms of technology transfer in manufacturing? Just three of the questions tackled by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance in September 2015. Our most recent publications are detailed below including three research reports, four book chapters, and 12 journal articles, among many more. Click here for the full list. Book Chapters ‘T...
The 2015 Global Innovation Index (GII) shows new ways for policymakers to boost innovation and spur growth, building on local strengths while developing sound national innovation environments. The report, now in its 8th edition, is co-published by Cornell University, INSEAD and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Each year the GII surveys 141 economies around the world, using 79 indicators to gauge both innovative capabilities and measurable results. This year’s report inc...
This article is part of UNU’s “17 Days, 17 Goals” series, featuring research and commentary in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit, 25-27 September 2015 in New York City. Goal #10: Reduce inequality within and among countries A large share of the world’s population — those living in low-income communities of developing countries — are locked out of the global economy. They have limited access to products, markets, and opportunities to increase their well-being and develo...
How does money sent home build social capital in Burundi? How has the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme shaped the ICT sector? And how has aircraft manufacturing evolved, not only via Boeing and Airbus but also firms in developing countries? Just three of the questions tackled by UNU-MERIT and its School of Governance in July and August 2015. Our most recent publications are detailed below including two book chapters, four journal articles, and four research reports, among many more. Click ...