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The UNU Jargon Buster app

The UNU Jargon Buster app, launched on World Science Day for Peace and Development, is a dynamic glossary offering instant search, browse by SDG, and numerous reference links facilitating cross-cultural dialogue on key global issues like governance, migration, urbanization, and more. With over 13 research and training sites worldwide, including UNU-MERIT, this actively updated glossary serves as a guide—not a gospel—aiding debate and mutual understanding. Whether offline in the field, at conferences, or tackling new job challenges, the app is a vital resource to bridge gaps in knowledge and interpretation. By facilitating civil engagement and grassroots empowerment, UNU continues to disseminate knowledge globally, engaging scholars and the public to foster dynamic interaction and alleviate intellectual isolation in developing nations. Contributors like Hugo Hollanders, Dr. Carlos Cadena Gaitán, and Dr. Özge Bilgili ensure diverse perspectives and cutting-edge insights in this vital UN initiative.

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The UNU Jargon Buster app

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  1. The UNU Jargon Buster app Launched on ‘World Science Day for Peace and Development’ Howard Hudson, 10 November 2015

  2. Cross-cultural dialogue? Conquistador: “We have come to speak with you of God, civilization and truth.” Aztec priest: “But of course: what do you want to know?” Ulrich Beck, 1997

  3. Tragi-comedy continues… Missionary rhetoric, jargon and legalese still used to distort the truth: “facts were being fixed around the policy.“ Iraq Memo, 2002

  4. Subjective definitions? “There is no state with a democracyexcept Libyaon the whole planet.” Muammar Gaddafi, 2006

  5. Global buzzwords? “Few words have become more heavily used or abused in government or corporate affairs than ‘sustainable’.” Bill Jamieson, 2009

  6. United Nations University? 13 research & training sites in 12 countries, working on Governance, Migration, Urbanisation, Water, etc. UNU-MERIT: 75 staff,100 PhD fellows, 140 Master students

  7. Jargon Buster? Not a dictionary, nor an encyclopaedia, nor a holy book. A guide, not a gospel. A collection of knowledge and recommended resources. A tool to assist debate, not close it down.

  8. … An active glossary that works offline Instant search: Results appear as you type Browse by SDG Missing term? Crowdsourcing email Share via email, whatsapp, etc. Browse by institute References and further reading: most with hyperlinks Not meant to be the last word: more a bridge to mutual understanding. Are all the terms perfect? No. Are there many terms missing? Yes. Why? Because it’s only the start. Plan x10 in 2016.

  9. Likely to be used (offline)? In the field… At a conference… For a new job… At a lecture…

  10. Filtered by SDG Sustainability: UNU-IAS / UNU-MERIT… Migration, Innovation: UNU-MERIT Regional Integration: UNU-CRIS… International Health: UNU-IIGH Gender Equality: UNU-GEST… Overall to bridge SDG 4 & 16 Why civil engagement? Nobody understands what we do.

  11. UNU Strategic Plan 1. Own channels 2. External channels 3. Current partnerships 4. Nascent partnerships “...more resources are being devoted to innovative means of messaging... UNU researchers will also continue to be encouraged to work together across UNU institutes… thus… delivering a truly unique, multidisciplinaryperspective.”

  12. UNU Charter “The University shall disseminate the knowledge gained in its activities to the UN and its agencies, to scholars and to the public, in order to increase dynamic interaction… It shall endeavour to alleviate the intellectual isolation of persons in… developing countries…” ≠ spoonfeeding = helping people to think for themselves…

  13. Is UNU reaching grassroots? UNU-INRA Ghana UNU-CS Macao UNU-IIGH Malaysia UNU-BIOLAC Venezuela

  14. Contributors include… Hugo Hollanders Senior Innovation Researcher Dr. Carlos Cadena Gaitán Future Sustainability LeaderAward 2015 Dr. Özge Bilgili Migration Researcher

  15. So please download…

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