UniPID is a network of Finnish universities. We support our members' global responsibility actions and strengthen their response to global challenges. UniPID offers a variety of support services for the interdisciplinary studies, research and societal impact of universities related to global development.
UniPID offers virtual courses and a Minor in Sustainable Development.
UniPID awards a yearly Master’s Award in Development Studies and supports the training and networking of Finnish doctoral students.
UniPID connects researchers and institutions engaged with global development within Finland, and to partners around the world.
UniPID coordinates the UniPID DocNet network for selected doctoral candidates and supervisors from UniPID member universities.
UniPID engages actively with policy makers, advocating for evidence-based policies and stressing the importance of higher education and research in facing global challenges.
UniPID facilitates researchers’ input in development and higher education policy, national and international research programs and priority areas in funding.
UniPID offers a variety of funding opportunties for researchers, lecturers, and partners from our member universities.
UniPID has collected a number of opportunities for research, capacity building, and other types of activities related to development research.
Suomeksi
Salminen, Erik; Häkkinen, Elina & Keskinen, Marko. (2020). Vesidiplomatia: Konseptin edistäminen ja suomalainen lisäarvo. Ulkoministeriön tilausselvitys, Aalto-yliopisto.
Karttunen, Kaisa & Savikurki, Anni. (2019). Ruokaturvatutkimusta suomalaisin voimin: Kartoitus kehitysmaiden ruokaturvan tutkimuksesta ja tutkimuskapasiteetin vahvistamisesta 2010 - 2018.
Salminen, Erik; Honkonen, Tuula; Belinskij, Antti & Keskinen, Marko. (2019). Vesidiplomatia – ennakoivaa rauhanvälitystoimintaa. Ulkoministeriön tilausselvitys, Aalto-yliopisto ja Itä-Suomen yliopisto.
Vastapuu, Leena; Mattlin, Mikael; Hakala, Emma; & Pellikka, Petri. (2019). Afrikan megatrendit. Ulkoministeriö.
In English
Kontinen, Tiina; Palmusaari, Maria; Pernthaler, Magdalena; Ranta, Eija; Salmivaara, Anna. (2022). Finland's action to strengthen civil societies and advance their enabling environment
Santos, Íris; Pekkola, Elias; Abebe, Rediet; Kujala, Emmi-Niina; Kivistö, Jussi; Ilola, Hanna. (2022).The Presence and Influence of Finnish Education Sector Expertise in International Organisations
Atkins, Salla; Tiitto, Jere; Miti, Jairous; Pajula, Johanna; Kervinen, Elina; Nhassengo, Pedroso; Perkiö, Mikko; Koivusalo, Meri. (2022). Social protection in Africa: a focus on gender equality and external shocks.
Dhital, Avinash; Sigdel, Uma; & Shrestha, Uttam Babu. (2022). Transition from development cooperation to broader forms of cooperation in Nepal: Comparisons, lessons learned and recommendations for policy and action.
Conolly, Joffy; Lampinen, Johanna & Lehtomäki, Elina. (2021). Finnish teacher education students’ practical training and exchange in developing countries : a commissioned study for the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Nilsson, Eva; Hodzi, Obert; Sutinen, Erkki; Kautonen, Mika; Komba, Neema & Laakso, Liisa. (2020). Connecting Africa - Perspectives for Energy, Transport, Digitalisation and Research & Innovation.
Leino, Irene & Winiecki, Emma. (2019). Leave No One Behind: The role of Digitalization and Frontier Technologies in Enhancing Human Rights and Contributing to the Achievement of SDGs.
Vastapuu, Leena; Mattlin, Mikael; Hakala, Emma; & Pellikka, Petri. (2019). Megatrends in Africa. Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Nilsson, Eva. (2019). Integration of Africa.