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2017 - The Hague, Netherlands

2017 UN Public Service Forum: The Future is Now - Accelerating Public Service Innovation for Agenda 2030

 
The 2017 UN Public Service Forum concluded on 23 June with a ceremony during which Awards were given for excellence and innovation by local, national and regional governments.

For two days, participants debated how innovative policies can be fostered to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development even when resources are scarce, objectives are highly ambitious and interests are disparate. They focused on ways to channel the efforts and creativity of Governments into effective SDG implementation in areas as diverse as children and youth, health, sustainable cities, leave no one behind, circular economy, and sustainable energy, among many others. A wealth of lessons learned were exchanged based on existing initiatives.


There was a key message that, at a time of great change, government needs to work differently, harnesses the enormous potential of public administration and mobilize all actors towards a more effective, inclusive and accountable governance, as envisioned by SDG 16. Synergies with the other Goals and Targets of the Agenda 2030 and actionable strategies on how to translate them into integrated and effective policies took centre stage in the discussions.


Many public institutions have been experimenting with innovative approaches in areas related to the SDGs. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a clear roadmap with measurable and adaptable targets to realize an ambitious vision.

Report of the 2017 UN Public Service Forum

 

General Information

Aide-Memoire (English  French)

Agenda at a Glance

Online Registration

Logistics Note

List of participants

Confirmed Innovative Practices

Plenary Sessions

Thursday, 22 June, 2017

Plenary Session I:  The Future is Now: Accelerating Public Service Innovation for Agenda 2030

Programme

Bios of speakers

Opening Statement: Mr. Thomas Gass Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs

Friday, 23 June

Plenary Session II: How is Innovation Shaping the Government of the Future?

Programme

Ministerial Conversation: From The Hague onwards: How do we accelerate innovations in public service?

Statement: Mr. Thomas Gass Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs

United Nations Public Service Day and Awards Ceremony
Ministerial Conversation: From The Hague onwards: How do we accelerate innovations in public service?Ministerial Conversation: From The Hague onwards: How do we accelerate innovations in public service?

Opening Remarks: Mr. Wu Hongbo Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs

Parallel Tracks: Public service innovation from around the world, future proofing and leaving no one behind

  1. Job creation and prosperity

  2. Excellence in delivering health services

  3. Partnerships for sustainable energy

  4. Working together for managing increasing water and sea levels

  5. Enabling children and youth to achieve the Agenda 2030

  6. Unlocking the potential of the furthest behind

  7. Inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities

  8. Circular economy: sustainable management of resources

Reflection Tables: What is driving innovation in public service?

  1. Leadership and capacities for innovative government
  2. Transparent, accountable and participatory institutions
  3. Overcoming challenges through technology
  4. Policy coherence and integration

Interactive Innovation Fair

UN Public Service Awards

Photos and Videos

Photos

Photo Album 1

 Photo Album 2

(Photos Credit: @UNPSF2017 By: Ministerie van BZK)

 

Videos

 

Opening Session 

Thursday, 22 June 2017

 

Plenary Discussion: How is innovation shaping the government of the future?

Friday, 23 June 2017

 

Ministerial Conversation: From The Hague onwards: How do we accelerate innovations in public service?

Friday, 23 June 2017

 

United Nations Public Service Award Ceremony

Friday, 23 June 2017

 

Organizers and Partners

The Government of the Netherlands

United Nations


Ms. Adriana Alberti, Senior Governance and Public Administration Officer
Division for Public Administration and Development Management, UNDESA
Telephone: + 1 212 963 2299
Email: alberti@un.org

Mr. Stefania Senese, Governance and Public Administration Officer
Division for Public Administration and Development Management, UNDESA
Telephone: + 1 212 963 7188
Email:  senese@un.org