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Africa is a continent of extraordinary diversity and potential. Home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, the continent is becoming a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation, and leading the way in digital innovation. The African Union recognizes science, technology, and innovation as tools to achieve continental development goals and aims to accelerate Africa’s transition to an innovation-led, knowledge-based economy. Despite a growing demand for skilled professionals, however, there remains a significant skills gap that disproportionately affects wo...
Ahmed Hassanein founded a startup to transform agricultural waste into valuable carbon products in Egypt.His startup helps farmers cut costs, increase yields, and reduce water use.He joined the 2024 UNITAR “Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Promoting Food Security and Economic Development in Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon” training programme, which enhanced his business skills and built his global connections.Ahmed aims to expand his startup worldwide and drive sustainable innovation in agritech., 15 August 2025, Hiroshima, Japan – Growing up in Asyut, Egypt, Ahmed Hassa...
9 April 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is proud to announce its upcoming panel discussion aimed at fostering capacities to propel the New Agenda for Peace forward. The event will be held on April 19 at the Salle Nyon of the Centre de Conférence Varembé in Geneva and online from 3 to 5 pm CEST.
With the global landscape continuously evolving, UNITAR recognizes the imperative to equip stakeholders with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively contribute to peacebuilding efforts worldwide. The panel discuss...
日本出身の長谷川晶子さんは、ジュニア・プロフェッショナル・オフィサー（JPO）として国連開発計画（UNDP）に着任し、様々なキャリアを経験しました。UNDP本部CFO（Chief Financial Officer）オフィスのプログラム・アナリストや、アフガニスタン事務所の財務部門長等を経て、直近ではUNDPバンコク地域事務所でオペレーション専門官としてアジア太平洋地域の各国事務所を支援するなど、幅広い経験を積みました。財務・オペレーション分野の豊富な経験を活かし、2025年1月に広島で開催された「平和構築・開発におけるグローバル人材育成事業」ミッドキャリア・コースに参加しました。本事業は日本の外務省が実施するもので、広島大学が受託し、国連訓練調査研究所（ユニタール）の協力のもとで実施されています。より戦略的な役割への転換とキャリアのさらなる発展を見据え、自身にとってのリーダー像を明確にするために、晶子さんはこのミッドキャリア・コースに応募しました。本コースの修了後、晶子さんは世界銀行の予算管理担当官として、新たな仕事に挑戦しています。, 2025年8月、広島 —「平和構築・開発におけるグローバル人材育成事業のミッドキャリア・コースで経験した1週間は、とてもハードでしたが、充実していました。私のこれまでの経歴を見つめなおす貴重な機会となりまし...
26 November 2024, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom – In partnership with the University of Surrey, UNITAR has launched CIFAL Surrey, the newest addition to the CIFAL Global Network. Hosted by the University of Surrey's Institute for Sustainability, CIFAL Surrey will focus on key areas such as Urban Governance and Planning, Economic Development, Social Inclusion, and Environmental Sustainability. The official launch event took place in Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom.CIFAL Surrey is set to become a hub for innovation and collaboration, addressing both local and global cha...
11 December 2024, Geneva, Switzerland - The Global Surgery Foundation and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) are pleased to announce the launch of "Navigating the Global Surgery Ecosystem", an educational series hosted on SURGhub. This series is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to engage effectively in the complex and evolving global surgery landscape. By addressing the unique challenges of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the series empowers participants to drive meaningful, lasting cha...
Micky Welin, Planning and Logistics Support Officer at Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) Vanuatu From Training to Action: Impact on Disaster Management Micky Welin's journey in disaster risk management (DRM) showcases the power of education and collaboration in enhancing disaster preparedness and response. Working as the Planning and Logistics Support Officer at Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office (NDMO), Micky recognised the crucial need for advanced skills in Geospatial Information Technology (GIT) for effective disaster managem...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought major challenges to human health and development. Its impact on health systems, economic growth, and sustainable development was profound and unprecedented. At the same time, it created opportunities for learning, rapid response and innovation. In the field of pandemic management, the ultimate purpose of communication interventions is focused on increasing awareness and understanding and the uptaking of protective behaviours. Communication interventions are normally designed through behavioural models that include components such as ...
UNITAR and Cushman & Wakefield have signed a memorandum of understanding.The meeting was led by UNITAR Director of UNITAR Division for Prosperity Ms. Mihoko Kumamoto, and Chief Executive Officer of Greater China at Cushman & Wakefield Mr. Jinquan Zhao.This strategic partnership seeks to pursue collaboration in several key thematic areas, business facilitation, environmental, social, governance (ESG) development and sustainability, international communication and leadership and empowerment., 8 July 2024, Shanghai, China - UNITAR and Cushman & Wakefield signed a m...
21 August 2023, Kigali, Rwanda - “The land of a thousand hills” – this statement is no exaggeration of the undulating landscape of Rwanda. The hills were also a welcoming sight for UNITAR’s pilot training on gender and climate change, organized in collaboration with the Gender Monitoring Office of Rwanda and CIFAL Kigali with support from the Ministry of Environment under the One UNITAR Gender initiative. The One UNITAR Gender promotes innovative learning solutions for women’s empowerment, building on extensive experiences and knowledge of all&...