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Gender-inclusive Leadership and Public Sector Innovation for Sustainable Development: Empowering Women Leaders for Future-ready Public Administration

Event Date: -
Country: Incheon, Republic of Korea
Event Topic: UN Public Service Forum, Workshop, Public Service Innovation

The Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government of UN DESA, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme hosted a global workshop as part of the project "Building capacities for promoting the presence and leadership of women within public institutions at national and local levels", funded by the Government of Italy. This three-day, in-person event was held during the UN Public Service Forum in Incheon, Republic of Korea, from 24 to 26 June 2024. It brought together government representatives from Bhutan, Brazil, Cape Verde, Colombia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Mauritius, Mongolia, Senegal, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Zambia, and the USA. The workshop showcased advancements in capacity development and strategies for enhancing gender equality in public administration. Drawing on insights from action plans formulated by Bhutan, Lao PDR, Mauritius, and Senegal, the event underscored the critical importance of increasing the presence and leadership of women in national and subnational public administration. Such efforts are pivotal in advancing gender equality, bolstering governance accountability, and fostering sustainable development. For further details, please visit the page of the UN Public Service Forum 2024.