Networks of Knowledge

From its headquarters in Tokyo, the United Nations University is establishing a unique world-wide network of research and intellectual communication.

• Categories: News & Features / Features
• Video Length: 00:29:37
• Production Date: 1 January 1979
• Asset Language: English
• Corporate Name: UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY - UNU
• Subject Topical: HUNGER; MANAGEMENT; NATURAL RESOURCES; SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
• Geographic Subject: GUATEMALA; INDIA; JAPAN; PHILIPPINES; SENEGAL; THAILAND
• MAMS Id: 2408613
• Parent Id: 838084

Description

The three global problem areas selected as priorities for the University are human and social development; the use and management of natural resources; and world hunger. Filmed in Guatemala, India, Japan, Philippines, Senegal and Thailand, the film explains the philosophy of the University and shows the research work it is sponsoring at scientific institutions in the developing world, making U Thant's dream of an international university a reality.