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 Development… Read More
Within the framework of the project titled "Building capacities for promoting the presence and leadership of women within public institutions at national and local levels," funded by the Government of Italy, the Regional Workshop is organized by the Division for Public Institutions and Digital government of UN DESA in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau, Bangkok Regional Hub. This Workshop aims to delve into strategies, policy changes… Read More
UN DESA in collaboration with the Government Technology (GovTech) of the Government of Bhutan will be hosting a national consultation workshop with representatives from governments, private, public sector, civil societies, academia and other key stakeholders to develop a national data governance framework.The objective of the National Consultation Workshop is three-fold: Engage stakeholders from different agencies and other non-government stakeholders to participate in the official dialogue and… Read More
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) are organizing a Regional Workshop for the Review of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training in Lusophone countries. The workshop will take place from 8.30 am to 11.30 am New York time on 20 February 2024. The event will be conducted in Portuguese.The purpose of the Workshop is to gather inputs on the… Read More
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) are organizing a Regional Workshop for the Review of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training in the Americas (to be conducted in English). The workshop will take place from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm New York time on 23 January 2024.The purpose of the event is to gather inputs from the Americas on the review… 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 of… Read More
Organised byUnited Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) through the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and its Project Office – United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) BackgroundThe Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) adopted 11 principles of effective governance at its seventeenth session. The principles, endorsed by the Economic and Social Council in its resolution 2018/12. Highlight the need for pragmatic and… Read More
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) are organizing a Regional Workshop for the Review of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training in the Middle East. The workshop will be held in the context of the Middle East and North Africa Public Administration Research (MENAPAR) conference from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Egypt); 7:00 am to 10:00 am New York… Read More
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) are organizing a Regional Workshop for the Review of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training in Spnaish-speaking countries. The workshop will take place from 9.30 am to 12.30 am New York time on 4 December 2023. The event will be conducted in Spanish.The purpose of the Workshop is to gather inputs on… Read More
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), in collaboration with the Division of Economic Analysis and Policy Division, the UN RC Namibia, UN ECA and UNFAO will organize a workshop in support of NPC – the CLEWS focal point within the Government of Namibia to invite Directors or delegates of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Ministry… Read More
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) are organizing a Regional Workshop for the Review of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training in Africa. The workshop will take place from 8.30 am to 11.30 am New York time and 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm Morocco time on 22 November 2023. The Workshop is being organized in the framework of the 7th Edition of the… Read More