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Capacity Development and Consultation Workshop on Samoa National Data Governance Framework
| 08:00 am - 06:00 pm GMT+13
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
Capacity Development and Consultation Workshop on Vanuatu National Data Governance Framework
| 08:00 am - 06:00 pm GMT+11
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
Second Phase Workshop on the National Data Governance Project in Ethiopia
| 08:00 am - 06:00 pm GMT+3
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
Capacity Building Workshop on Strengthening National Capacities for Spreading Digitalization at Local Levels
Capacity Development and Consultation Workshop on Lao PDR National Data Governance Framework
| 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza, Vientiane(lunch and coffee breaks will be provided at the Workshop venue)Number of participants: 50 - 60(Note: by invitation only; including organizers, resource persons, and support staff)UN DESA in collaboration with the Ministry of Technology and Communications (MTC) of the Government of Lao PDR will be hosting a national consultation workshop with representatives from governments, private, public sector, civil societies, academia and other key stakeholders to develop a… Read More
Open Forum on adopting data governance framework: from silos to ecosystem
| 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
| 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
More information can be found here.
Consultations in preparation for the UN E-Government Survey 2022
Expert Group Meeting on the Preparations for the United Nations E-Government Survey 2022
| 08:00 am - 11:00 am EST (New York time)
UN DESA/DPIDG is organizing an Expert Group Meeting on the preparations for the 2022 edition of the United Nations E-Government Survey, to be held virtually on 29-31 March 2021, 0800 – 1100 hrs. EST (New York time). The purpose of the meeting is to provide a platform for public administration and e-government experts to share global and regional perspectives and insights on the Future of Digital Government and how to imagine (or reimagine) it in 5, 10, 20 years’ time, with a view to capturing… Read More
Webinar on Developing Institutional Capacities in Digital Transformation for a More Inclusive and Equitable Recovery