UN Innovation Update 2023

The paper focuses on e-waste derived from wireless infrastructure for mobile Internet connectivity, connected devices and data storage with examples from mobile networks, IoT and data centres.

The ever-evolving Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) is profoundly impacting people’s engagement with media and information. As it continues to evolve, what are implications of generative AI for us, how can we use it to empower ourselves, and what knowledge and skillsets are needed to address its challenges? To enhance people’s critical thinking and awareness of these issues, the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau) hosted to provide an open platform for the public, researchers, media practitioners, and relevant stakeholders to exchange ideas and engage in insightful discussions.

The Digital Health Spotlight begins with a deep dive into Digital Health, and its potential as an enabler of equitable, resilient, and efficient health systems.

UNDP’s Me-Smile, a health care waste management system from Indonesia, uses IoT-enabled digital scales and QR code scanners for accurate tracking. It streamlines labelling, weighing, recording, and reporting, cutting hospital waste weighing time from 3 hours to 30 minutes while enhancing accuracy.