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As somebody engaged in producing reports for the UN, this one hits home. I have seen first hand the incredible range of knowledge and expertise that exists in this organization. The UN is uniquely positioned to provide data and guidance on some of the most pressing issues of our time. But if the message is not getting through, are we just one more... See more

to make research practical and useful for senior leaders, one person interviewed said that research, “should not be hollow praises ... it needs to have 3-5 points that explain how [I can] actually do it.” Publishing learnings in simple, usable formats—such as case studies or toolkits—makes it easier for readers to take away learnings quickly and

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decolonial theory and Indigenous data governance principles. Rather than advocating for mere inclusion, it argues for epistemic pluralism and solidarity, urging a reorientation of AI from extractive to relational ontologies.

Imagine if we put a fraction of the resources currently spent on disinformation and divisive content into designing new media platforms and ecosystems for cultivating curiosity, connection and community?

The Asia Pacific region is a major player in global cotton production, contributing around 60% of the world's total cotton output. Sustainable cotton production in the Asia Pacific region has also seen significant growth, with India, Pakistan, and China as the leading countries. In 2022, about 25% of the region's cotton production was certified as... See more

While 75 per cent of policy documents relating to agriculture and rural development from 68 countries recognize women’s roles and/or women’s challenges in agriculture and rural development, only 19 per cent included policy goals related to gender

Democracy Index 2021: The China Challenge , London: The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited, 2022; Alizada et al., Autocratization Turns Viral: Democracy Report 2021 , Gothenburg, Sweden: University of Gothenburg, 2021.

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