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Events & Publications on the topic: Inclusive Innovation

Artificial Intelligence for Social Good

August 2020 KEIO University, APRU

AI For Social Good, a partnership between APRU, UN ESCAP and Google, released a new report exploring the impact of AI on societies in the Asia-Pacific region. This report is based on realities and experiences from Asia and the Pacific, and provides various perspectives on what AI for social good may look like in this region. More importantly, the report offers suggestions from the research community on how policymakers can encourage, use, and regulate AI for social good.

6 Jul

Co-Creation of Myanmar STI Policy: Inaugural Session

6 July 2020 United Nations ESCAP
In early 2020, ESCAP agreed to support the Department of Research and Innovation (DRI), Ministry of Education, of Myanmar to formulate the national STI Policy and Strategy for Sustainable and Inclusive Development.
31 Aug

United Nations launches a call for research proposals on evidence-based financial solutions for women entrepreneurs

31 August 2020 ESCAP
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has launched a call for research proposals which will provide up to US$ 25,000 in funding to a maximum of 6 proposals, to undertake human centered design inspired research. The research should explore the nuanced challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing financing at different stages of their enterprise journey and offer solutions to those challenges.
15 Jul

Expert Group Meeting: Regional Consultation on “Guidelines for inclusive technology and innovation policies for sustainable development”

15 July 2020 ESCAP
VIRTUAL MEETING, THAILAND BY INVITATION ONLY Technology and innovation can potentially increase the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of efforts to meet the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda. However, technology and innovation can be a source of inequality and exclusion. As recognized by the UN General Assembly, the promise of science, technology and innovation remains unfulfilled for the poor. A variety of policies and initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region promote inclusive technology and innovation. The consultation will be an opportunity to:

Artificial Intelligence in the Delivery of Public Services Report

October 2019 ESCAP, Google

The report, jointly prepared by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and Google, showcases successful models of leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for improved public services in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

29 Sep

Third ASEAN Inclusive Business Summit

29 September 2020 United Nations ESCAP
Inclusive Business Partnerships to Address Challenges Ahead Virtual Event, Bangkok 29 September 2020 | Thailand Time: GMT+7