UNESCO Chair on Digital Platforms for Transforming Economies
The UNESCO Chair on Digital Platforms for Transforming Economies is hosted by LUT University and focuses on supporting digital transformation in Africa. The Chair works to reduce poverty, enhance access to digital education and health services, and strengthen inclusive innovation for sustainable development.
The University of Jyväskylä (JYU) provides local support to the Chair through the Finnish Institute for Educational Research. As part of this role, JYU contributes expertise in educational innovation, international collaboration, and sustainability in digital learning environments.
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Project description
- Core fields of research: Digitalisation, innovation, and sustainable development
- Research areas: Digital platforms, education, health technologies, and societal transformation
“Advancing inclusive and ethical digital transformation for resilient societies and economies.”
The UNESCO Chair on Digital Platforms for Transforming Economies is hosted by LUT University and focuses on supporting digital transformation in Africa. The Chair works to reduce poverty, enhance access to digital education and health services, and strengthen inclusive innovation for sustainable development.
The University of Jyväskylä (JYU) provides local support to the Chair. As part of this role, JYU contributes expertise in educational innovation, international collaboration, and sustainability in digital learning environments.
Our Local Support Team
Chair Assistant
- Dr. Kristóf Fenyvesi, Finnish Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä
Collaborators
- Researchers from JYU with expertise in sustainability education, teacher training, and digital learning innovation
Together with LUT University and African partner institutions, the JYU team strengthens the mission of the UNESCO Chair by advancing equitable digitalisation in education and health, fostering international cooperation, and supporting doctoral training.
What We Do
As part of the Chair’s international network, JYU’s local support team contributes to:
- Educational Innovation for Digital Transformation – linking sustainability and digitalisation in learning environments
- Capacity Building in Africa–Europe Partnerships – supporting doctoral training, joint research, and double-degree programmes
- Research on Digital Inclusion and Wellbeing – exploring the ethical, social, and cultural impacts of AI and digital platforms
- Community and Policy Engagement – co-creating strategies with schools, universities, and local stakeholders to ensure fair access to digital opportunities
Contact us
- UNESCO Chair on Digital Platforms for Transforming Economies:
- Prof. Emeritus Pekka Neittaanmäki - pekka.neittaanmaki@jyu.fi
- Local Support at JYU:
- Dr. Kristóf Fenyvesi – kristof.fenyvesi@jyu.fi
