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Unrisd

The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) is an autonomous research institute within the UN system.

Research Services
Headquarters
Geneva, SwitzerlandSource: RevenueBaseRetrieved October 13, 2026
Employee range
11 to 50Source: RevenueBaseRetrieved October 13, 2026
Founded
1963Source: RevenueBaseRetrieved October 13, 2026
Published list appearances
2 supported appearances ↗Source: RevenueBase lists
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What does Unrisd do?

UNRISD conducts multidisciplinary research and policy analysis on the social dimensions of contemporary development issues. UNRISD works through collaborative inquiry to mobilize and strengthen research capacity among individuals and institutions in developing countries.

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Who it serves

UNRISD engages researchers, policymakers, and civil society actors worldwide in generating and sharing knowledge.

What the business offers

Services & capabilities.

Multidisciplinary research and policy analysis

Research and analysis address the often-neglected social content and impacts of development processes, including how social institutions, relations, and actors shape development policies and pathways.

Source: LinkedIn company description · Retrieved October 13, 2026

Idea exchange space

UNRISD provides a space to exchange ideas that gives prominence to marginalized viewpoints and offers alternative policy options, often challenging mainstream development thinking.

Source: LinkedIn company description · Retrieved October 13, 2026

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