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The conversation about the future of work has become increasingly complex as we navigate an era of unprecedented volatility and uncertainty. Many jobs that will exist in the next decade are not yet on our radar, making it challenging to envision the future of work. The landscape is changing rapidly, necessitating the embrace of new skills such as agility, resilience, and effective communication., The Role of TechnologyOne key area where these skills are indispensable is technology. Navigating the digital landscape is becoming increasingly vital. Placing technology at the se...
Branson Pitakia, Information Technology Officer at the Solomon Islands National Disaster Management Office, illustrates the potential of knowledge and innovation in disaster management. His story shows how geospatial technology can help in disaster preparedness and response, and ultimately protect communities.
Branson Pitakia's quest for knowledge led him to enrol in UNOSAT's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training courses, which are part of the project “Strengthening Capacities in the Use of Geospatial Information for Improved Resilience in Asia-Pacific and Africa (...
フィリピン・コタバト市の非政府組織（NGO）でモニタリング・評価・学習担当官を務めるJohn Isidore Laureさんは、地方自治体における若者のエンパワーメントに取り組んでいます。彼の活動は、ユース協議会の強化や、暴力的過激主義や誤情報といった課題への対応に焦点を当てています。2024年の国連ユニタール青少年大使・アジア太平洋プログラムに参加したことで、若手公務員を育成するプロジェクトをより洗練させることができました。彼は、若者が変革の推進者であることの重要性を強調し、彼らの声を世界に広めるさらなる機会の必要性を訴えています。, 2025年2月27日、広島 – フィリピン・コタバト市の若き活動家であるJohn Isidore Laureさんは、現在、地元の非政府組織（NGO）でモニタリング・評価・学習担当官を務め、青年協議会（Sangguniang Kabataan）と協力しながら、ガバナンスの向上と地域社会の発展に尽力しています。 10代の頃には、地域における暴力的過激主義や誤情報の防止を目的とした組織を共同設立しました。この経験を通じて、彼は若者のエンパワーメントと社会課題への対応に対する強い決意を培いました。, 2017年、フィリピン南部のマラウィで、政府軍と武装勢力の間で武力衝突が発生しました。暴力は5か月間続き、市...
Here’s what has been happening at UNITAR Division for Prosperity between March and May 2024., Eighth Special Purpose Grant Agreement Signed by UNITAR and the Hiroshima Prefectural Government
UNITAR and the Hiroshima Prefectural Government signed the Eighth Special Purpose Grant Agreement. The agreement renews the partnership that began in 2003 for fiscal years 2024 to 2026. The Hiroshima Prefectural Government recommitted its generous financial support for UNITAR Hiroshima Office’s training programmes, impacting lives of learners in developing countries, conflict, post-con...
Professor Akiko Yuge, a member of the UNITAR Board of Trustees, visited Hiroshima Office for the first time.
Professor Yuge believes UNITAR has the agility to stay relevant in the long term.
In an increasingly complex world, UNITAR can offer capacity-building to empower people to make better decisions.
, 27 February 2023, Hiroshima, Japan – Professor Akiko Yuge, a member of the UNITAR Board of Trustees, visited the UNITAR Division for Prosperity, Hiroshima Office to observe the in-person nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation training of 18 government officials from ...
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The presentation focuses on delivering Digital Health initiatives to healthcare systems with limited resources, particularly those facing humanitarian crises. Emphasizing the necessity for efficient use of available human knowledge and technology, this approach not only aids strained healthcare infrastructures but also offers humanitarian opportunities for those unable to assist directly on-site. At HTWB, we champion an ethical approach to Digital Health technology deployment, recognizing its potential to reshape human collaboration and teamwork.
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Curitiba, Brazil, 9 July 2020 - New technologies have had unprecedented impacts on industries and on the performance of professionals. The so-called fourth industrial revolution provided the citizens of the 21st century with a set of technologies with unprecedented historical impacts, materialized in the wide digitalization and technological convergence of the most diverse aspects.
In organizations, this has led to “industry 4.0. -the integration of data, artificial intelligence, machinery and communication to create an efficient industrial ecosystem that is not just...
22 October 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a country known for its breathtaking landscapes and mountainous terrain. However, this landlocked nation faces significant environmental challenges. As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, Bhutan’s fragile ecosystem, with around 2,700 glaciers, is increasingly impacted by global warming. Melting glaciers have led to increased risks of floods, landslides, and other natural disasters, threatening communities and ecosystems. In response to these challenges, the United ...
The Learning Solutions team at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is dedicated to equipping future professionals with essential skills to navigate the ever-evolving global landscape. Future leaders need the tools to tackle complex problems and seize emerging opportunities. By focusing on innovation, strategic foresight, and problem-solving, we ensure that our internal team, external partners, and training participants are prepared to help create a better world., Living Our ApproachWe do not just teach these skills; we live them. Our team embodie...
UNITAR Division for Prosperity will hold the final workshop of the 2023 Cycle “Women’s Leadership in Tsunami-based Disaster Risk Reduction Training Programme for World Tsunami Awareness Day” from 5 to 11 March 2024 in Nuku’alofa, Tonga.
The programme empowers women leaders in the Pacific and other small islands developing states and Asian countries with practical expertise and insights to spearhead disaster risk reduction management initiatives that are both gender-inclusive and oriented to the whole of the community.
The top 20 learners selected from more than 200...