The fifth LOSI webinar series organized by the Digital Government Branch (DGB) of the DPIDG / UN DESA will focus on the application of LOSI methodology in India. This 90 minute webinar will host researchers who conducted the study in 34 most populous cities across various states and union territories within India and share the assessment findings. The webinar will also provide an opportunity for city officials to gain insights into and engage in discussions about the forthcoming UN E-Government… Read More
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
Join us for a 90-minute follow-up meeting to review the outcomes of the LOSI Bangkok Capacity Building Workshop conducted in November 2023. The focus will be on assessing the progress made in applying LOSI in various countries since our last gathering, as well as exploring other LOSI-related initiatives such as the LOSI network, Local E-Government Toolkit, Rural LOSI, and more.This interactive session aims to engage all participants in discussions about their local e-government endeavors and… Read More
United Nations E-Government Survey Local Online Service Index (LOSI) Webinar Series Episode 4 – UzbekistanThe fourth LOSI webinar series organized by the Digital Government Branch (DGB) of the DPIDG / UN DESA will focus on the application of LOSI methodology in Uzbekistan. This one-hour webinar will host researchers who conducted the study in 14 municipalities in Uzbekistan. The webinar will provide an opportunity for city officials to learn about and discuss the upcoming UN E-Government Survey… 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
UN DESA, in collaboration with UN ESCAP and UNU-EGOV is organizing an informative workshop in Bangkok, from 21—23 November 2023. The objective of this workshop is to provide knowledge and technical support to strengthen national capacities for spreading digitization at the local level, thereby advancing SDG 11. During the workshop, training for using a newly developed Digitalization Toolkit for Local Governments will be given. The toolkit is a set of comprehensive materials on local e-… Read More
Philippine Mayors Forum on Effective Governance for Sustainable Development to Accelerate the 2030 Agenda in the Philippines - Sharing Global and Local Experiences25 to 27 April 202321:00 – 00:30 | (EST, New York Time)26 to 27 April 202309:00 – 12:30 | (Manila Time) The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and its Project Office on Governance (UNPOG), and in collaboration with the UN… Read More
United Nations E-Government Survey Local Online Service Index (LOSI) Webinar Series Episode 2 – Brazil
The second LOSI webinar series organized by the Digital Government Branch (DGB) of the DPIDG / UN DESA will focus on the application of LOSI methodology in Brazil. This one-hour webinar will host researchers who conducted the study in Brazilian cities. The webinar will highlight opportunities and challenges on e-government at city levels while aiming at information sharing and capacity… Read More
United Nations E-Government Survey Local Online Service Index (LOSI) Webinar Series Episode 1 – Jordan
The first LOSI webinar series organized by the Digital Government Branch (DGB) of the DPIDG / UN DESA will focus on the application of LOSI methodology in Jordan. This one-hour webinar will host researchers who conducted the study in 19 cities in the country. The webinar will also highlight opportunities and challenges in e-government at city level while aiming at information sharing and… Read More
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
Background
The future of sustainable development will be determined in part in urban areas. Despite various challenges, urbanization can be a driving force for sustainability when anchored on the principles of sustainable development. Rapid advancement of digital technologies and applications has created also enormous opportunities and expectations for cities to harness digital tools to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Increasingly, digital technologies are integrated into… Read More