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United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) (2006-2030)

The United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) is part of the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA). Its principal mission is to strengthen the...

SDG 16 Conference

The objective of the SDG 16 Conference is to support the reflection and actions of the international community on issues related to SDG 16 by facilitating inclusive stock-taking and dialogues on the challenges and opportunities for furthering people-centred governance. In doing so, the Conference…

UN DESA Project on Frontier Technology Policy Experimentation and Regulatory Sandboxes in Asia and the Pacific (2020-2024)

Brief Description: Frontier technologies carry a promise to fast track the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through supporting innovative, forwarding-looking policies and solutions. There are, however, numerous risks and complexities of digital technologies that...

1617B - Building institutional capacity for evidence- and data-based e-government policies in support of the Sustainable Development Goals

Expected Accomplishments: The objective of the Project 1617B is to support decision making to support the sustainable development agenda by building institutional capacity to collect analyse and use data on e-government. It is structured around two expected accomplishments, namely: (i.) to improve institutional capacity in target countries to collect, use and publish relevant e-government data and compile indicators for analysis, monitoring and evaluation of progress in e-government; and (ii) to strengthen institutional capacity, frameworks and approaches in target countries to implement e-government policies and strategies in support of selected SDGs and Targets and related decision-making based on data. Recipient countries will also be encouraged to participate and present their digital strategy and e-government initiatives in the annual review process of the SDGs through the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), as well as to feature their e-government tools to support specific SDGs and Targets through the Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM).

Time Frame: 1 July 2016 – 31 December 2019

Focus Countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia

Building capacities for promoting the presence and leadership of women within public institutions at national and local levels

The project aims to enhance the presence and leadership of women in public institutions at national and local levels in Mauritius and Senegal, Bhutan, and Lao People’s Democratic Republic. It will strengthen the capacity of these governments to...

Innovation, Digital Government Transformation and Changing Mindsets in the Caribbean SIDS (2024 - 2027)

The project aims to enhance the capacities of government officials to promote new mindsets needed in support of digital transformation and innovation and changing mindsets for stronger public institutions, to ensure the benefits of improved service delivery and leave no one behind...

National recovery strategies for selected small island developing states (January 2023 – June 2027)

Lead by UN DESA (DPIDG, EAPD, DSDG, UNFFS) and in partnership with UNECA, RCOs in the respective Countries, UNCTs, and UNITAR, this project aims to strengthen the capacity of Mauritius, Seychelles, Guinea-Bissau and Jamaica to formulate and implement integrated...

Developing institutional capacities for digital data management and cooperation to advance progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (2022 - 2025)

This project seeks to address existing challenges and gaps in digital data management and cooperation, focusing on enhancing the institutional capacities of countries to utilize, manage, and govern data in a comprehensive, objective and evidence-based manner, through regional and global cooperation…

Strengthened capacities of developing countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative to advance the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development through enhanced development policy synergy, mutual learning and people-to-people ex

As governments make renewed efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, coordinated approaches and innovative solutions are needed to ensure that its ambitious goals are realized and that the progress towards sustainable...

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) (2006 - current)

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) serves to bring people together from various stakeholder groups as equals, in discussions on public policy issues relating to the Internet. While there is no negotiated outcome, the IGF informs and inspires...

The Use of New Technology Policy Experimentation and Regulatory Sandboxes for Digital Transformation in the Republic of Kazakhstan: A Pilot Initiative (2021 - 2024)

Technologies offer unprecedented opportunities for acceleration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and hold the potential to break through some of the most complex challenges. There are, however, numerous risks and complexities of digital...

1819G - Institutional arrangements for policy integration, coordination, and stakeholder engagement in SDG implementation and reviews in Asia and the Pacific

Objective/Purpose of Project: The objective of the Project 1819G is to strengthen the capacity of selected developing countries in Africa and Asia in organizing and mobilizing their institutions and public servants to enhance effectiveness and institutional coordination, public accountability, and engagement of key stakeholders in the implementation and review of the SDGs. The project is structured around two expected accomplishments, namely: (i) Improved capacity of beneficiary countries to mobilize public institutions and build their capacities for SDG implementation and review, according to country-specific circumstances and priorities, as well as ensure public accountability and engagement of key stakeholders; (ii) Enhanced capacity of beneficiary countries to formulate strategies and policies to strengthen the technical capability and skills of civil servants to support SDG implementation and review. Recipient countries will also be encouraged to participate and present their findings during the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), as well as to take part in other related divisional capacity development workshops.

Partners: ESCAP
Time Frame: April 2018 - 31 December 2021
Focus Countries: Buthan, Laos, Fiji, Vanuatu

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