Welcome to 2022! Some new year highlights this January. We're witnessing our Labs working on: 1) Informality - its challenges and opportunities, 2) Using new data sources to understand complex development challenges, 3) Exploring Biomimicry and nature-based solutions, 4) Advancing the innovation ecosytem in Africa. 
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Our 2021 End-of-Year Update. Sharing some learning, events and highlights from the year its been. Tapping into collective intelligence and positive deviance method to mobilize insights, information and ideas to make inroads into solving sustainable development problems. And the progress we're making on a research agenda to better understand the informal sector. 
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Halfway through 2021, we're witnessing our Labs are working on 1) what the future of the workplace will look like, 2) tapping into the insights of young people, emerging innovators & business entrepreneurs, 3) learning from traditional methods and indigenous ways & 4) using of technology and data for development. Learn more here.

We're witnessing Labs learn from traditional knowledge holders, tackle emerging urbanization challenges, explore innovative approaches to improve climate resilience, and work on digital inclusion initiatives. Learn more here.

We're witnessing Labs explore ways to achieve a zero-waste future and envision climate futures,
to engaging with communities through stories and micronarratives, and experimenting with ways to address misinformation and harmful content online. Learn more here.

We're seeing multiple labs are gleaning into real-time and new data sources to empower decision-makers to make informed decisions. We're also starting to see connections among UNDP Accelerator Labs working in urban development. Learn more here. 

Together with Hyundai Motor Company, we launched the ‘for Tomorrow’ global project for grassroots sustainable solutions. We're also witnessing our Labs pivot to respond to the COVID-19 crisis, including exploring the opportunities of mobile money. Learn more here.