The University shall devote its work to research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of the United Nations and its agencies.
People ¡ª topics on improving lives of people everywhere
Planet ¡ª topics on preserving and improving our environment and natural resources
Prosperity ¡ª topics on building a sustainable and fulfilling future
Peace and partnerships ¡ª topics on fostering peaceful, just, and inclusive societies
Affiliate
Prof. Dr. Zhong Zhao
Zhong Zhao is an associate dean and a professor of economics at the School of Labou and Human Resources, Renmin University of China, and a member of the university academic committee, as well as Affiliated Researcher at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT.
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Prof. Dr. Hein de Haas
Hein de Haas is Professor of Sociology at the University of Amsterdam. He holds an extraordinary professorship in Migration and Development at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT/Maastricht University.
Affiliate
Dr. Godsway Korku Tetteh
Godsway Korku Tetteh is a Research Associate of the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab at the Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and Affiliated Researcher at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT.
Affiliate
Dr. Danilo Spinola
Dr. Danilo Spinola is an economist and affiliated researcher at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-Merit, part of the Research teams on Innovation, Structural Change and Economic Complexity.
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Dr. Carlos Cadena Gaitan
Dr. Cadena Gait¨¢n¡¯s work is focused on urban mobility and urban sustainability, with a specific focus in the developing world.
Affiliate
Dr. Fauzan Ansyari
Dr. Fauzan Ansyari is an affiliated researcher at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ-MERIT in the Netherlands. He is also an associate professor of curriculum development and director of Satya Institute for Sustainability at Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau State Islamic University Indonesia.
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Announcement
Applications Open: RCE Awards 2025
The deadline for submissions is 31 July 2025.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Renewable Energy Under Climate Change
Understanding the Climate-Energy Nexus Through Data-Driven Modeling
Article
Getting Debt Sustainability Right in Developing Countries
FFD4 is an opportunity to speak with one voice to the Western-backed institutions that oversee the current international financial architecture.