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Peer-to-Peer Learning International Workshop on One-Door-Service Centers back-to-back with the National Workshop on Implementing the One-Door-Service Centers in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR)

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and with the support of its project office on governance (UNPOG), and in collaboration with the Resident Coordinators Office in Lao PDR and UNDP, is organizing a peer-to-peer learning international workshop on One-Door-Service Centers (ODCSs) back-to-back with a national workshop on lessons learned and next steps in implementing the ODCSs in Lao PDR… Read More

Peer-to-Peer Learning International Workshop on One-Door-Service Centers

        Peer-to-Peer Learning International Workshop on One-Door-Service Centers back-to-back with the National Workshop on Implementing the One-Door-Service Centers in Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) Wednesday, 4 August 2021 08:30 am – 13:15 pm and 14:15 pm – 16:00 pm | Lao Time 10:30 am – 15:15 pm and 16:15 pm – 18:00 pm | KST 21:30 pm (3 August 2021) – 02:15 am and 03:15 am – 05:00 am | EST   The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through… Read More

UN ECOSOC approves new members of the Committee of Experts on Public Administration

On 22 July 2021, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) approved  24 experts nominated by the UN Secretary-General to serve on the Committee of Experts on Public Administration for a four-year term, beginning on 1 August 2021. Click here for more information.

The 25th UN/INTOSAI Symposium on Working During and After the Pandemic: Building on the Experience of Supreme Audit Institutions for Strengthening Effective Institutions and Achieving Sustainable Societies 

UN DESA/DPIDG and the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) are organizing the 25th UN/INTOSAI Symposium on the theme of Working During and After the Pandemic: Building on the Experience of Supreme Audit Institutions for Strengthening Effective Institutions and Achieving Sustainable Societies. The symposium brings together over 400 participants, including representatives from Supreme Audit Institutions, the United Nations and other international organizations,… Read More

VNR lab 12: Governance and policy integration in the context of COVID-19

Virtual VNR lab - Governance and policy integration in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic 14 July 2021, 08:00-09:00 am (Eastern Daylight Time, New York) Online - via Zoom   Description: Success in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and building back better depends on mobilizing and effectively coordinating efforts of multiple policy sectors and all levels of government. This VNR lab will provide a platform for governments to share experiences in tackling COVID-19. Countries… Read More

VNR Lab - Governance and Policy Integration in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Success in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and building back better depends on mobilizing and effectively coordinating efforts of multiple policy sectors and all levels of government.  A VNR Lab on Governance and Policy Integration in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic, organized by UN DESA/DPIDG, will provide a platform for governments to share experiences in tackling COVID-19. Countries will be invited in particular to consider the challenges and opportunities that the pandemic has… Read More

Virtual Celebration of United Nations Public Service Day: Innovating the Future Public Service: New Government Models for a New Era to Reach the SDGs 

United Nations Public Service Day, celebrated on 23 June each year, highlights the work of public servants and recognizes the value and virtue of public service to the community and development processes. To celebrate the 2021 United Nations Public Service Day, DESA/DPIDG in collaboration with the government of the United Arab Emirates will organize a virtual event under the theme of Innovating the Future Public Service: New Government Models for a New Era to Reach the SDGs. The event will… Read More

CEPA 20th session findings and recommendations move forward

The report of the 20th session of the Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA), held in April 2021, is now available in the six official UN languages. A key message of the session was that recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals should not be seen as sequential or separate. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development provides a roadmap to recover from the pandemic and build resilience to future shocks. Achieving sustainable… Read More

Building Transparent, Accountable and Inclusive Institutions 

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), and the Group of States against Corruption of the Council of Europe (GRECO) will organize a side event on the theme of “Building Transparent, Accountable and Inclusive Institutions” at the Special Session of the General Assembly against Corruption 2021.   The side event showcased the importance of building transparent, accountable and inclusive… Read More

25th UN/INTOSAI Symposium on “Working during and after the pandemic"

25th UN/INTOSAI Symposium on “Working during and after the pandemic: Building on the experience of supreme audit institutions for strengthening effective institutions and achieving sustainable societies” 28 to 30 June 2021 8.00 AM – 12.00 PM (EDT)   The Symposium, co-organized by UNDESA and the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI),  brings together representatives from supreme audit institutions, the United Nations, international organizations,… Read More

Building Transparent, Accountable and Inclusive Institutions - Side Event of the Special Session of

    Building Transparent, Accountable and Inclusive Institutions -  Side Event of the Special Session of the General Assembly (UNGASS) Against Corruption 2021 Wednesday 2 June 2021, 14:00-15:00 EDT     The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), and the Group of States against Corruption of the Council of Europe (GRECO) will organize a side event on… Read More

Expert group meeting on Development of a handbook on supreme audit institutions’ contribution to strengthening budget credibility through external audits

DESA/DPIDG in collaboration with the International Budget Partnership (IBP) will organize a virtual expert group meeting on the development of a handbook on how supreme audit institutions (SAIs) can contribute to strengthening the credibility of government budgets. Representatives from SAIs and other organizations, will discuss the proposed approach, analytical framework, methodology and relevant audit issues for the handbook, and provide technical inputs on the subject matter, including the… Read More