UN DESA/DPIDG will be hosting a two-day capacity development workshop, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy of the Government of Republic of the Gambia, to engage government officials and other stakeholders, focusing on digital government, data, and data governance with the objective of strengthening the capacity of public sector employees in the concerned governmental organizations with regards to understanding how to improve the performance of digital… Read More
Over the past decade Governments have given a growing importance and priority to digital transformation, resulting in more people benefiting from the efficiencies and conveniences of digital government services. Countries gradually improve the overall e-government development by investing in telecommunications infrastructure, online services delivery, and extended access to public information. At the same time, the disparities and digital divides remain significant within and between the… Read More
Over the past decade, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governments have given a growing importance and priority to digital transformation, resulting in more people benefiting from the efficiencies and conveniences of digital government services, reflected in the findings of the 2024 UN E-Government Survey. Countries gradually improve the overall e-government development by investing in telecommunications infrastructure, online services delivery, and extended access to public… Read More
Global Symposium on Data and Digital Governance in Shanghai (19-20 October 2024, Shanghai, China) and Deqing (21-22 October 2024, Deqing, China) by UN DESA/DPIDG. The workshop is being organised under the scope of the UN Peace and Development Fund’s (UN PDF) capacity development project on “Developing institutional capacities for digital data management and cooperation to advance progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals”. The aim of the UN PDF 2030-Sub-Fund Project is to… Read More
Africa Regional Forum on Data Governance and Digital Government in South Africa (2-4 October 2024, Pretoria, South Africa) is being organized by UN DESA/DPIDG with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). The workshop is being organised under the scope of the UN Peace and Development Fund’s (UN PDF) capacity development project on “Developing institutional capacities for digital data management and cooperation to advance progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals”. The aim of… Read More
Capacity Development and Consultation Workshop on Public Service Management and Data Governance Framework in Tanzania (21-22 August 2024, Dodoma, Tanzania) is being organized by UN DESA/DPIDG with the e-Government Authority, Government of Tanzania. The workshop is being organised under the scope of the UN Peace and Development Fund’s (UN PDF) capacity development project on “Developing institutional capacities for digital data management and cooperation to advance progress toward the… Read More
A capacity development Workshop on a National Data Governance Framework in Sierra Leone (4-5 July 2024, Freetown, Sierra Leone) is being organized by UN DESA/DPIDG with the Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Government of Sierra Leone. The workshop is being organised under the scope of the UN Peace and Development Fund’s (UN PDF) capacity development project on “Developing institutional capacities for digital data management and cooperation to advance progress toward… Read More
A capacity development Workshop on a National Data Governance Framework in Samoa (8-9 May 2024, Apia, Samoa) is being organized by UN DESA/DPIDG with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of Samoa. The workshop is being organised under the scope of the UN Peace and Development Fund’s (UN PDF) capacity development project on “Developing institutional capacities for digital data management and cooperation to advance progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals… Read More
A capacity development Workshop on a National Data Governance Framework in Vanuatu (2-3 May 2024, Port Vila, Vanuatu) is being organized by UN DESA/DPIDG with the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) of Vanuatu. The workshop is being organised under the scope of the UN Peace and Development Fund’s (UN PDF) capacity development project on “Developing institutional capacities for digital data management and cooperation to advance progress toward the Sustainable… Read More
Data and digital data governance in the public sector have become increasingly important in Governments’ modus operandi and real-world applicability. Data are now integral to every sector and function of government—as essential as physical assets and human resources. Much of the operational activity in government is now data-driven or data-centric, and many Governments would find it difficult, if not impossible, to function without data.This Global Forum seeks to address existing challenges and… Read More
Phase I of the project involved conducting a comprehensive baseline study on national data governance in Ethiopia, which occurred from August to October 2022. The study focused on understanding the current data governance landscape and identifying key challenges. At the end, a workshop was conducted in the presence of ICT personnel from various government institutions including representatives from regions and other stakeholders from the private sector, civil society and academia. Phase II… Read More
UNITED NATIONS E-GOVERNMENT SURVEY 2020 WEBINAR SERIES
Webinar 1: Global and regional e-government development
The 2020 edition of the United Nations E-Government Survey was launched on Friday, 10 July.
Join us for an in-depth look at the results and rankings of the Survey, movements of countries and regions, and trends in online service provision. This analysis will be complemented by the reflections of external subject matter experts who will also present their views on the… Read More