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Frictions and Fault Lines: How Entrepreneurs and Financiers Drive the Circular Economy Transitions in Differing Geographical Contexts
Exploring how entrepreneurs and financiers navigate circular economy transitions, highlighting diverse strategies, challenges, & institutional change.
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Reflections from UNIDO: Contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report
PhD fellow Rafael de la Vega reflects on his six-month sabbatical at UNIDO, contributing to the 2026 Industrial Development Report (IDR).
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European Youth Event: young activist fights poverty ¨C Interview with Maria Nathalia Ramirez
European Youth Event: Interview with PHD fellow, Maria Nathalia Ramirez
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²ÝÁñÊÓƵ and Maastricht University Appoint Prof Dr Fiona Tregenna of South Africa as Director of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT
Prof Dr Fiona Tregenna will begin her appointment as Director of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT on 5 January 2026.
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Science, Technology, and Innovation for All: A One UN Approach to Policy Training
Online training on science, technology and innovation policy and policy instruments for Africa
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²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT¡¯s CDO Programmes Contribute to SBE¡¯s Financial Times Executive Education Ranking
A successful collaboration between ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT and the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE).
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Circular Economies, Global Responsibilities: Insights from the Frontlines
Why sociotechnical transitions toward circular and sustainable economies matter now more than ever.
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Human Development in the Age of AI: A Conversation with UNDP¡¯s Pedro Concei??o
A conversation about this year¡¯s Human Development Report theme: ¡°A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI "
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Training Tomorrow¡¯s Policymakers: ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT in the 2025 Maastricht Summer School
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT¡¯s summer courses offer practical skills and knowledge to navigate today¡¯s global challenges in policy, justice, communication and beyond.
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Perspectives on Migration Management: Voices from Iraq and Kenya | Insights from the MMDP Programme
Ali Kadhim (Iraq) and Mercy Achieng (Kenya) share insights on migration management and data in policy, from the MMDP at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT.