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2022 Annual Report: UN Global Pulse showed its value in a changing world
Download UN Global Pulse’s 2022 Annual Report here. 2022 was a troubled year for the world, as it went from the COVID-19 pandemic to a new crisis in Ukraine. Despite
Dialogue is the Key- Shaping AI for Africa
At UNGP, we believe in dialogue. This is why we participated in the Conference on the State of Artificial Intelligence in Africa (COSAA) held in March 2023. The conference was
Press Release: Indonesia and Australia Boost Innovation in Asia Pacific with Pulse Lab Expansion
PRESS RELEASE Indonesia and Australia are joining forces to transform Pulse Lab Jakarta (PLJ) into a regional innovation powerhouse. This pledge, announced during the Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology, and
UN Global Pulse repositions as the Secretary General’s Innovation Lab, transitioning offices and expanding innovation efforts for a UN 2.0
In 2022, UN Global Pulse evolved from an initiative focused on data and artificial intelligence for crisis response to a wider role serving as the Secretary-General’s Innovation Lab. UN Global
Beyond the Conventional: Designing a Customisable MSMEs Analytical Platform to Support Policy Making
Building upon efforts to provide enhanced support to MSMEs in Indonesia, Pulse Lab Jakarta (PLJ) developed a project last year in collaboration with Indonesia’s Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas)
G20 “Recover Together Recover Stronger”: Participating in the Road to Recovery Through Digital Transformation
The recent global pandemic impacted many aspects of society ranging from personal health to the global economy. As nations continue to recover socioeconomically, Indonesia through its G20 Presidency chose the
Her Barriers are More Systemic than You Think: Learnings from our “Breaking Growth Barriers for Women Impact Entrepreneurs” research
What comes to mind when you think of constraints faced by women entrepreneurs? Perhaps the barriers you think of relate to access to financial capital, limited support networks, and training
Building Actionable Knowledge to Make UN’s Vision of the Future a Reality
A training programme led by UN Global Pulse is creating a community of practice for infusing foresight into every UN agency. There’s no stopping the future from arriving, and in
Redefining Business As Usual: Exploring the Future of MSMEs in Indonesia through Strategic Foresight
In times of rapid changes and multiple crises – such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine conflict and the climate crisis – responsible governance requires preparation for the unexpected. This
