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Explore our living library of innovation-related webinars and publications hosted by the UN Innovation Network and UN Entities.
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April 18, 2024
UN Innovation Update 2024 #1
Explore how 40 Entities are leveraging new approaches and cutting-edge technologies in their work.
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April 8, 2024
WFP Innovation Accelerator - Year in Review 2023
The WFP Innovation Accelerator Year in Review 2023 showcases the tangible impact of its efforts to source, support and scale innovations ending hunger and achieving the SDGs.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
SDG 01: No Poverty
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
SDG 05: Gender Equality
SDG 06: Clean Water & Sanitation
March 27, 2024
WFP Global Data Strategy 2024 – 2026
WFP's first-ever global data strategy is rooted in the WFP I&T strategy and charts an ambitious course for the organization's use of data and emerging technologies to accelerate progress toward the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
February 28, 2024
The State of Open Humanitarian Data 2024
Insights into humanitarian data availability and use come from managing the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX), an open platform for finding and sharing data across crises and organizations.
Humanitarian Action
February 16, 2024
WFP Innovation Accelerator Pitch Event
Witness the newest cohort of cutting-edge startups and social entrepreneurs pitch live in front of potential funders, government officials, and industry leaders.
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
October 24, 2023
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 3, 2023
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 17, 2023
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 6, 2023
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 1, 2023
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
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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Humanitarian Action
June 30, 2023
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 22, 2023
A Principled Framework for Responsible Data Sharing Between Humanitarian Organizations and Donors
The framework offers six guidelines to inform data sharing between humanitarian organizations and donors.
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April 21, 2023
Harnessing Data Innovation for Migration Policy: A Handbook for Practitioners
The Practitioners’ Handbook provides insights into why and how non-traditional data sources can contribute to better understanding migration-related phenomena.
SDG 01: No Poverty
SDG 02: Zero Hunger
SDG 03: Good Health & Well-Being
SDG 04: Quality Education
SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
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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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