Program Overview

University Program Information

The United Nations University offers various programs, including Master's and PhD degrees, as well as Capacity Development and Resources.

Program Details

Course Description

The course introduces participants to the challenges of digital inclusion, the consequences of digital divides, and the opportunities towards inclusive and equitable digital transformation. The modules focus on digital inclusion, evaluation, and approaches to understanding ICTs and their relationship with development and governance in a changing technology landscape.

Course Dates and Application Deadline

• Course dates: 1028 March 2025
• Application deadline: 23 February 2025

Cost and Targeted Participant Profiles

• Cost: Free of charge for selected participants (thanks to the generous support of the Global Gateway EU initiative)
• Targeted participant profiles:
  • Policy-makers
  • Government officials and other relevant civil servants from national and regional administrations
  • Officials from international organisations
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Professionals in relevant sectors
  • Representatives of civil society organisations
  • Universities
  • Research centres
  • Think-tanks
  • Government officials and policymakers from developing countries, particularly women, are encouraged to apply

Course Type

• Online

Institute Information

UNU-MERIT

The Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology is part of the United Nations University.