Enablers for Behavioral Science Application in the UN
UN Entities, governments and international organisations outside of the UN have identified key needs to enable uptake of behavioural science.
These objectives are based on the findings of a survey of 25 UN Entities and 12 governments and international organisations with behavioural science experience outside the UN:
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Fostering Exchange and Collaboration Across the UN and Beyond
We routinely engage with and connect behavioural science practitioners in member states, academia, international organisations outside of the UN, among others through project collaborations, webinars, events, etc.
Building internal and external behavioural science networks increases the UN’s ability to respond to urgent issues.
Creating a Culture that Supports Behavioural Science
Building and Strengthening Capacity at Working and Senior Levels
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Supporting the Application of Behavioural Science
We support behavioural science application and lead the design and delivery of projects in partnership with UN Entities.
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The UN Behavioural Science Fellowship Programme links UN Entities with behavioural scientists from the Global North and South who lead projects and upskill colleagues via “learning by doing”.
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Supporting UN Entities with Embedding Behavioural Science
We support UN Entities by helping scope and prioritise projects, hire specialists, connect with academic partners, and design and implement projects, based on UN Entity capabilities and project needs. In short, we help Entities develop and implement plans for sustained behavioural science application.
We also engage with UN senior leadership to enhance understanding of the value add of behavioural science, as well as help develop and realise concrete plans to apply behavioural science in their organisations.