UNU-ViE is the first Vice Rectorate of the United Nations University (UNU) outside the headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Established in May 2007 in Bonn, it strengthens the presence of UNU in Europe.

UNU-ViE concentrates on questions related to »Science and Technology to Ensure Human Security«. ViE serves by networking in capacity development, knowledge transfer and strengthens the institutional development of UNU and its partners.

The section SCIENTIA supports the development of research and science based policy programmes and explores innovative pathways to advance capacity development with a special focus on e-learning and knowledge management in the higher education context in developing countries.

Following the strategic directions of the UNU Vice Rectorate, the section contributes to the goal of the ViE to initiate, support, and co-ordinate projects aiming at the development of capacity development and knowledge transfer. The work of the section has a regional focus on Africa.

Focus Africa

The United Nations University plays a strategic role in Africa as a facilitator of dialogue, a capacity builder, a provider of postgraduate training, and a promoter of innovation.

UNU activities in and on Africa aim to foster knowledge creation with a strong emphasis on home-grown and participatory “made-to-fit” solutions linked to UNU’s continuing efforts to promote endogenous capacity development.