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Event Topic: Public Institutions for SDGs

The 2024 Webinar Series on Effective Governance and the Quintet of Change for the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals is organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (UN DESA/DPIDG), through its Programme Management and Capacity Development Unit. The Webinar Series aims at addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities in public administration, including around the key thematic areas of the UN 2.0 Quintet of Change. Through a series of six dynamic webinars, spread out throughout 2024, this series will explore topics such as changing mindsets in public institutions, innovation and digital government, strategic foresight, transparency and accountability, leaving no one behind and localization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  

Presentations will be based on the Curriculum on Governance for the SDGs developed by UN DESA/DPIDG. The 11 principles of effective governance for sustainable development, which were developed by the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration and endorsed by the UN Economic and Social Council in 2018, will also be highlighted. Each webinar will feature expert presentations, case studies, and real-world examples, providing participants with practical insights and actionable strategies. 

Information Booklet

Past Webinars:

Webinar 1: Changing Mindsets in Public Institutions, Innovation and Digital Transformation to implement the 2023 Agenda for Sustainable Development (In SPANISH), 24 April 2024

Webinar 2 on Innovation and Digital Government, Wednesday, 29 May 2024

  • Concept Note
  • Agenda
  • Bios of Speakers
  • Presentation on SDGs and the importance of Building Capacity in Socially Conscious Leadership (SCL) Values in Public Service by  Dr. Adil Khan, School of Social Sciences, University of Queensland, Australia 
  • Presentation on Digital Transformation in the Age of AI by Armando Guio Español, Affiliate, Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University
  • Presentation on Good Practice around Digital Government Innovation in Public Service Delivery by  Mugambi Njure, Chief Executive Officer, Huduma Kenya
  • Presentation on Changing Mindsets for Innovation and Digital Transformation in Public Service Delivery and Digital Mindsets by  Cristina Rodriguez-Acosta, Interregional Advisor, PMCDU, DPIDG/UN DESA
  • Key Messages from Webinar 2 on Innovation and Digital Government

Webinar 3 on Transparency, Accountability, and Ethics in Public Institutions, Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Webinar 4 on Sound Policy Making and Strategic Foresight, Wednesday, 11 September 2024

Webinar 5 on Localization of the SDGs, Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Webinar 6 on Leaving No One Behind, Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Contact Information:

Coordinating Team: 
Adriana Alberti 
Chief, Programme Management and Capacity Development Unit 
DPIDG/UN DESA 
alberti[at]un.org  

Nosipho Dhladhla
Information Management Officer
DPIDG/UN DESA
dhladhla[at]un.org

Gregory McGann
DPIDG/UN DESA
gregory.mcgann[at]un.org 


Webinar Coordinators:
Webinar 1
Adriana Alberti 
Chief, Programme Management and Capacity Development Unit 
DPIDG/UN DESA 
alberti[at]un.org  

Cristina Rodriguez-Acosta 
Interregional Advisor 
DPIDG/UN DESA
Cristina.rodriguezacost[at]un.org  

Webinar 2
Cristina Rodriguez-Acosta 
Interregional Advisor 
DPIDG/UN DESA
Cristina.rodriguezacosta[at]un.org  

Nosipho Dhladhla
Information Management Officer
DPIDG/UN DESA
dhladhla[at]un.org

Webinar 3
Anni Haataja 
Governance and Public Administration Officer
DPIDG/UN DESA
haatajaa[at]un.org

Webinar 4
Veronique Verbruggen 
Interregional Advisor
DPIDG/UN DESA
verbruggen2[at]un.org

Saras Jagwanth 
Interregional Advisor 
DPIDG/UN DESA
jagwanth[at]un.org

Webinar 5
Cristina Rodriguez-Acosta 
Interregional Advisor 
DPIDG/UN DESA
cristina.rodriguezacosta[at]un.org  

Saras Jagwanth 
Interregional Advisor 
DPIDG/UN DESA
jagwanth[at]un.org

Webinar 6
Saras Jagwanth 
Interregional Advisor 
DPIDG/UN DESA
jagwanth[at]un.org