Events | Public Institutions

Advances and challenges of digital government in Latin America and the Caribbean

14 December 2022

Objectives 1. Present the main results for the United Nations E-Government Survey 2022 with special focus on the results of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. 2. Discuss and reflect on the progress and challenges in the region to ensure that digital government becomes a driver for sustainable development. Duration The event will last 1 hour and 30 minutes. Language There will be English/Spanish interpretation. Registration Link:… Read More

Open Forum on adopting data governance framework: from silos to ecosystem

01 December 2022 | 07:45 am - 08:45 am

Data and related issues and developments in the public sector have become increasingly important in terms of government analysis and operations, academic research, and real-world applicability and acceptance. 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 effectively… Read More

17th Annual Meeting of the Internet Governance Forum

28 November 2022 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm

More information can be found here.

Effective Governance and Digital Transformation for Accelerating Implementation of the 2030 Agenda

21 November 2022

Regional Symposium on "Effective Governance and Digital Transformation for Accelerating Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Addressing Global Challenges" 21 to 24 November 2022 20:00 – 03:00 | (EST, New York Time) 22 to 24 November 2022 10:00 – 17:00 | (Seoul Time) The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) 's Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), through its Project Office on Governance (UNPOG),… Read More

Implementing new approaches to E-government for SDG Implementation

17 November 2022

Capacity Building Workshop on “Adopting new approaches to e-government for SDG implementation” Co-organized by the United Nations Department of Social and Economic Affairs (UNDESA) and the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation Istanbul, Türkiye 17-18 November 2022 Venue: Hotel Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, in collaboration with the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation which includes… Read More

LOSI Information Session in preparation for the United Nations E-Government Survey 2022

17 June 2022 | 08:00 am - 09:00 am EST

In preparation for the UN E-government Survey 2022 and with the aim to improve the Survey and its methodology, UN DESA is organizing a Local Online Service Index information session with stakeholders from cities to gather feedback and suggestions for the LOSI (Local Online Services Index) section of the UN E-Government Survey 2022. In addition to the Expert Group Meetings held in March 2021, UN DESA has already organized four regional consultation sessions, during the month of May 2021, in… Read More

Innovation, Digital Government and Changing Mindset for Public Sector Transformation in Guyana to Achieve the SDGs

22 March 2022 | 10:00 am - 01:00 pm EDT

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), the Ministry of Public Service of Guyana, the Caribbean Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), with the support of the Resident Coordinator Office, co-organized a Training Workshop on “Innovation, Digital Government and Changing Mindset for Public Sector Transformation in Guyana to Achieve the… Read More