This virtual course provides an introduction to how behavioral science impacts policy design, enhancing outcomes in various sectors, including education, healthcare, social norms, gender equality, tax compliance, climate change, and more.

This course presents the main principles, concepts, and approaches of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) Common Framework on Capacity Development for Agricultural Innovation Systems (CDAIS), developed by international experts to strengthen innovation capacities in low- and middle-income countries. The course consists of 6 lessons, of approximately 30-40 minutes duration each: Lesson 1 – Agricultural Innovation Systems – concepts and elements Lesson 2 – Capacity development for Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS) Lesson 3 – Capacity needs assessments and strengthening at innovation niche level Lesson 4 – Capacity needs assessments and strengthening at organization level Lesson 5 – Strengthening the enabling environment Lesson 6 – The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning framework

UN Women AI School is a regional movement and learning programme that equips UN staff, policy makers, civil society, and young leaders to learn, build, and govern safe, gender-inclusive AI. Through a shared core curriculum on AI foundations, responsible use, and prompt craft—plus weekly Expert Talks and hands-on Innovation Labs—participants turn ideas into policy briefs, tools and datasets that serve communities across the region. A 24/7 Companion GPT supports practice and catch-up, and the Grand Challenge spotlights standout projects. All toolkits and templates are open for replication across Asia and the Pacific.

This course familiarizes participants with the FAO Science and Innovation Strategy. It introduces the Strategy's core components – the pillars, outcomes, enablers, and guiding principles – fostering a holistic understanding of the Strategy. Key concepts such as science, innovation, and technology are defined, highlighting their roles in driving progress. The course presents the Strategy's vision, goal, and scope, emphasizing better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind, in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Practical application is emphasized, enabling learners to apply the Strategy to real-world scenarios to promote sustainable agrifood systems.