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Empowering Digital Transformation: Building National and Local Capacities in Southern and Eastern Africa

Event Website : https://unu.edu/egov/seadgov The joint event organized by UN DESA, UN ECA, UNU-EGOV has several components: The launch of the South and East Africa Digital Governance Forum. Please visit https://unu.edu/egov/seadgovCapacity building activitiesAfrica Launch of the UN E-Government Survey 2024 And other relevant sessions during the annual meeting of ICEGOVGovernments play a pivotal role in delivering public services and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the… Read More

Roundtable on the Future of Governance

| 10:00 am - 12:00 am EST
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government, the Latin American Center for Public Administration (CLAD) are organizing a Round-Table Discussion on the Future of Governance which will take place on 20 September 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the margins of the Summit of the Future.This Round-Table Discussion on the Future of Governance will focus on:•     Context and drivers of change that are affecting… Read More

Workshop on Strategic Foresight in Pakistan: “Developing a Vision for Chitral”

Chitral, characterized by its immense potential and diverse opportunities, serves as a unique and pivotal setting for this strategic foresight and visioning initiative. The driving force behind this initiative is the visible absence of a shared vision among local stakeholders. The aim of this initiative is to formulate a shared vision for local district strategic development planning to achieve resilient economic growth, with an explicit focus on sustainable eco-tourism that harmonizes economic… Read More

Global Launch of the UN E-Government Survey 2024

| 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Time
Join us for the global launch of the United Nations E-Government Survey 2024: Accelerating Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development, a vital resource providing insights into the evolving landscape of digital government. The thirteenth edition of the Survey explores key trends and innovations that are shaping the future of public administration, with a focus on building resilient, inclusive digital infrastructures.What: Press briefing for the launch of the UN E-Government Survey… Read More

Capacity Development and Consultation Workshop on Public Service Management and Data Governance Framework in Tanzania

| 09:00 am - 05:00 pm GMT +3
Capacity Development and Consultation Workshop on Public Service Management and Data Governance Framework in Tanzania (21-22 August 2024, Dodoma, Tanzania) is being organized by UN DESA/DPIDG with the e-Government Authority, Government of Tanzania. 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… Read More

Capacity Development Workshop on Changing Mindsets in Saint Lucia for Innovation and Digital Transformation

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UN DESA, through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), is organizing a Workshop on “Changing Mindsets in Saint Lucia for Innovation and Digital Transformation” to be held in Saint Lucia from August 6 - 7, 2024, in partnership with The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), Caribbean Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD), and the UN Resident Coordinator Office for Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean. The workshop… Read More

HLPF 2024 - VNR Lab 14: Strengthening digital government and data governance for a more agile and effective public sector in Africa

| 01:15 pm - 02:45 pm EDT
Description Rapid technological development has had a transformative impact on governments across the globe, from the ways in which they communicate with people to the development of innovative solutions enhancing public service delivery and fostering sustainable development (e.g., smart cities and the use of emerging technologies in the public sector). However, potential associated challenges and risks exist, which must urgently be addressed, such as the persistent digital divides, data gaps,… Read More

Foresight and Systems Thinking for Strategic Planning for Sustainable Development Goals in the Dominican Republic

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and its Financing for Sustainable Office (FFSDO) in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) will hold a capacity building workshop on “Foresight and Systems Thinking for Strategic Planning for Sustainable Development Goals in the Dominican Republic”.The virtual workshop aims to promote a more coherent,… Read More

Capacity Development and Consultation Workshop on Sierra Leone National Data Governance Framework

| 09:00 am - 05:00 pm GMT
A capacity development Workshop on a National Data Governance Framework in Sierra Leone (4-5 July 2024, Freetown, Sierra Leone) is being organized by UN DESA/DPIDG with the Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Government of Sierra Leone. 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… Read More

Capacity Development Workshop on the Importance and Relevance of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training

| 02:00 pm - 03:30 pm South Africa
UN DESA, through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), in partnership with the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), is organizing a Capacity Development Workshop on "Importance and Relevance of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training" to be held in Bloemfontein, South Africa on July, 2024. This workshop will take place in the framework of the 2024 IASIA Conference on "Alternative… Read More

2024 UN Public Service Forum

The 2024 UN Public Service Forum and Awards Ceremony will take place in Incheon, Republic of Korea from 24 to 26 June 2024, under the theme ‘Fostering Innovation amid Global Challenges: a Public Sector Perspective’. The Forum is co-organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea (MOIS).  Context As we strive for the… Read More

Gender-inclusive Leadership and Public Sector Innovation for Sustainable Development: Empowering Women Leaders for Future-ready Public Administration

The Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government of UN DESA, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme hosted a global workshop as part of the project "Building capacities for promoting the presence and leadership of women within public institutions at national and local levels", funded by the Government of Italy. This three-day, in-person event was held during the UN Public Service Forum in Incheon, Republic of Korea, from 24 to 26 June 2024. It brought together… Read More