United Nations

Inclusion

System-wide Innovation Challenge

The initiative was developed and driven by an alliance of interested individuals, networks and departments from across the UN System.

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The Challenge

How might we improve knowledge sharing, collaboration and resource pooling to enable the UN to adapt to the pandemic and better support employees effectively?

The Reimagine the UN Together Challenge fostered a culture of innovation and collaboration across the UN System by addressing shared challenges through collective ideation, connecting employees globally to propose, refine, and pitch innovative solutions.

The Solution

Reimagine the UN TogetherSystem-wide Innovation Challenge

Through virtual workshops, a collaborative bootcamp, and the grand finale "Dragons’ Den," teams presented their ideas to senior leaders and peers. Finalist teams included UN Digital ID, Conecta, Mobility Marketplace, Skills4Future, UNicoins, and UN Vizion.

Impact & Results

The Challenge demonstrated the power of collaboration and innovation within the UN System, providing a platform for staff to propose solutions to common organizational challenges. It inspired optimism among leaders, reaffirming the UN’s ability to adapt and scale creative solutions.

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Ideas submitted
6
Dragons’ Den finalists
89
Coaches involved
4,613
Pulse Check respondents

Skills & Tools

Community MobilizationCommunication & StorytellingInnovation & IdeationFacilitationDesign Thinking

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