Policy coherence is now more important than ever considering the ongoing multiple global crises that the world faces. There is a renewed drive for policy coherence and integrated approaches in the policy debate around the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Identification of synergies and trade-offs, and recognizing interdependencies and interactions in the 2030 Agenda, are key first steps to ensure that public policies are coherent with one another and will achieve… Read More
The third LOSI webinar series, organized by the Digital Government Branch (DGB) of the DPIDG/UN DESA, will concentrate on the application of the LOSI methodology in the State of Palestine. This one-hour webinar will host researchers who have conducted the study in the country. The webinar also offers an excellent opportunity for city governments to engage in discussions and learn about the upcoming UN E-Government Survey 2024, with a special focus on the LOSI.Application of Local Online Service… Read More
The Association of Bolivian Municipalities (AMB) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), are co-organizing a Training of Trainers (ToT) online workshop with the objective of presenting the content in Spanish of UN DESA’s Curriculum on Governance for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the main modules of the toolkits on Changing Mindsets in Public Institutions to Implement… Read More
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and Project Office on Governance (UNPOG), and in collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator's Office and UNDP Mongolia, is organizing a National Workshop on Effective Governance for Sustainable Development in Mongolia on 07-13 June 2023.The Workshop is being organized in response to the expressed need for capacity development requests received… Read More
The National Institute of Public Administration (INAP) of Guatemala and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), in collaboration with the Resident Coordinator Office in Guatemala are co-organizing a Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop with the objective of presenting the content in Spanish of UN DESA’s Curriculum on Governance for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the main… Read More
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the International Development Law Organization and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy are co-organizing the fourth SDG 16 Conference to take place from 30 May to 1 June 2023 in Rome, Italy. The overarching theme of the 2023 Conference will be “SDG 16 as a compass for navigating intersecting crises.” Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 16, in addition to being a standalone goal, is also an enabler… Read More
Organized by• United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and its project office - United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) • United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) Context and Thematic Focus The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG… Read More
Date/time: 16 – 17 May 2023 (to be confirmed)Venue: Hyatt Regency Phnom PenhHotel, Phnom Penh(lunch and coffee breaks will be provided at the Workshop venue)Number of participants: 40-50(Note: by invitation only; including organizers, resource persons and support staff) UN DESA in collaboration with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) of the Government of Cambodia will be hosting a national consultation workshop with representatives from governments, private, public sector, civil… Read More
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
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), the African Management Development Institutes’ Network (AMDIN), the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), the Kenya School of Government (KSG), and the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG-Africa)/African Local Government Academy (ALGA) are co-organizing an online Regional Symposium on… 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
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 1.15 pm – 2.30 pm | Conference Room 9, United Nations Headquarters The Side Event will focus on transforming public service delivery through a human-centered design and collaborative governance. It will showcase the innovative practice of the ASAN Service Centers and the ASAN Public Service Assessment Frameworks of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The objective of ASAN is to ensure that public services are delivered in a uniformed and coordinated manner across… Read More