Levels of Intervention

In line with UN DESA’s capacity development strategy, the Division works at different geographic levels — global, regional, national and subnational — and aims to match each capacity development intervention to the most appropriate level for that specific response. Work at higher geographic levels is sought when that increases impact and facilitates a more efficient use of resources. The Division leverages technology whenever possible to ensure access to its activities by a wide range of stakeholders.

Global and Regional Level Initiatives

Every year, the Division organizes the UN Public Service Forum and Day, a unique capacity development global event on public governance that provides a platform to explore, discuss and learn about: (i) emerging challenges, issues and trends in public governance; (ii) innovative practices to address these challenges; and (iii) capacity development strategies, approaches and tools in support of sustainable development. From the year 2000 to 2007, the Division also organized a series of Global Forums on Reinventing Government. DPIDG’s initiatives in Asia and the Pacific and Eastern Africa are implemented in collaboration with its Office on Governance (UNPOG) located in Incheon, Republic of Korea.

National and Sub-national Levels

At the national level, the Division supports UN Member States through advisory services and national and sub-national workshops/training based on research and analysis. It takes advantage of its advisory missions to raise awareness of the 2030 Agenda and facilitate countries' engagement in the UN High-level Political Forum (HLPF), as well as explore the synergies with other regional instruments such as AU Agenda 2063. Outcomes of capacity development activities can be used as inputs into the inter- governmental process, including the HLPF and the meetings of the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration.