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On 20 December 2002, the General Assembly designated 23 June as Public Service Day by adopting resolution 57/277 to "celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community". The UN Public Service Day intends to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community; highlight the contribution of public service in the development process; recognize the work of public servants and encourage young people to pursue careers in the public sector.
The United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA) is a recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions that lead to a more effective and responsive public administration in countries worldwide.
In a significant milestone, the UNPSA programme celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023. A comprehensive review of the programme was undertaken to assess its impact and make adjustments to better promote and disseminate innovations in the public sector. Based on this review, it was decided that starting in 2024, the UNPSA will run on a biennial basis.
The 2024 edition of the Awards concluded on 26 June 2024 in Incheon, Republic of Korea.
The next UNPSA cycle will span 2025 and 2026 and will conclude in 2026. The call for applications will be announced in the first quarter of 2025.
