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UN DESA Project on Frontier Technology Policy Experimentation and Regulatory Sandboxes in Asia and the Pacific (2020-2024)
Brief Description: Frontier technologies carry a promise to fast track the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through supporting innovative, forwarding-looking policies and solutions. There are, however, numerous risks and complexities of digital technologies that...
1617B - Building institutional capacity for evidence- and data-based e-government policies in support of the Sustainable Development Goals
Expected Accomplishments: The objective of the Project 1617B is to support decision making to support the sustainable development agenda by building institutional capacity to collect analyse and use data on e-government. It is structured around two expected accomplishments, namely: (i.) to improve institutional capacity in target countries to collect, use and publish relevant e-government data and compile indicators for analysis, monitoring and evaluation of progress in e-government; and (ii) to strengthen institutional capacity, frameworks and approaches in target countries to implement e-government policies and strategies in support of selected SDGs and Targets and related decision-making based on data. Recipient countries will also be encouraged to participate and present their digital strategy and e-government initiatives in the annual review process of the SDGs through the UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), as well as to feature their e-government tools to support specific SDGs and Targets through the Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM).
Time Frame: 1 July 2016 – 31 December 2019
Focus Countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia
Developing institutional capacities for digital data management and cooperation to advance progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals
This project seeks to address existing challenges and gaps in digital data management and cooperation, focusing on enhancing the institutional capacities of countries to utilize, manage, and govern data in a comprehensive, objective and evidence-based manner, through regional and global cooperation…
Developing Institutional Capacities for Digital Data Management and Cooperation to Advance Progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (2022 - 2025)
This project seeks to address existing challenges and gaps in digital data management and cooperation, focusing on enhancing the institutional capacities of countries to utilize, manage and govern data in a comprehensive, objective and evidence-based...
DA1617B: Evidence-based e-government policies for advancing governmental service delivery and accountability in support of the Sustainable Development Goals
Brief Description: The Least Developed Countries (LDCs) face multiple development challenges with limited resources, capacities and access to technologies. E-government can be leveraged to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Targets (UN General Assembly, 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. A/RES/70/1. . ). It is, therefore, critical that LDCs have the technical know-how to take advantage of this opportunity. Therefore, there is a need for knowledge transfer through development assistance, smart investments in information communications technology (ICT) infrastructure as well as flexible and effective use of e-government to bring about substantial returns on investment supporting the sustainable development agenda. Under the right conditions, such efforts will in turn deliver multiple benefits such as better access to essential services, including for the poorest and most disadvantaged groups. It can create savings by streamlining and simplifying government processes as well as enhance accountability and transparency.
In order to steadily build capacity in the area of e-government and identify areas of strength and weaknesses, LDCs need to measure their degree of e-government development. This requires using not just supply-side metrics but also demand-side metrics, such as the impact, usage and user satisfaction of online services in supporting the SDGs.
The objective of the Project 1617B is to support decision making to support the sustainable development agenda by building institutional capacity to collect analyse and use data on e-government. It is structured around two expected accomplishments, namely: (i.) to improve institutional capacity in target countries to collect, use and publish relevant e-government data and compile indicators for analysis, monitoring and evaluation of progress in e-government; and (ii) to strengthen institutional capacity, frameworks and approaches in target countries to implement e-government policies and strategies in support of selected SDGs and Targets and related decision-making based on data. Recipient countries will also be encouraged to participate and present their digital strategy and e-government initiatives in the annual review process of the SDGs through the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), as well as to feature their e-government tools to support specific SDGs and Targets through the Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM).
Objective/Purpose of Project: The overall objective of the project is to strengthen capacity of public sector institutions in selected least developed countries, in developing evidence- and data-based e-government policies to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Key Accomplishments: The expected accomplishement for the project are i) Improved institutional capacity in target countries to collect, analyse and publish e-government data and related sectoral data and ii) Strengthened institutional capacity in target countries to implement evidence-based government policies and strategies, in support of selected SDGs and Targets.
Cooperation Partners: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN OHRLLS), UN Development Programme (UNDP) country offices, and the Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development .
Time Frame: January 2017 – December 2019
Funding: Development Account (DA)
Proposed Budget:
Division: DPIDG
Focus Countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia
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Comment: The project has been extended until December 2019. It is being implemented by the Digital Government Branch (DGB).
In order to steadily build capacity in the area of e-government and identify areas of strength and weaknesses, LDCs need to measure their degree of e-government development. This requires using not just supply-side metrics but also demand-side metrics, such as the impact, usage and user satisfaction of online services in supporting the SDGs.
The objective of the Project 1617B is to support decision making to support the sustainable development agenda by building institutional capacity to collect analyse and use data on e-government. It is structured around two expected accomplishments, namely: (i.) to improve institutional capacity in target countries to collect, use and publish relevant e-government data and compile indicators for analysis, monitoring and evaluation of progress in e-government; and (ii) to strengthen institutional capacity, frameworks and approaches in target countries to implement e-government policies and strategies in support of selected SDGs and Targets and related decision-making based on data. Recipient countries will also be encouraged to participate and present their digital strategy and e-government initiatives in the annual review process of the SDGs through the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), as well as to feature their e-government tools to support specific SDGs and Targets through the Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM).
Objective/Purpose of Project: The overall objective of the project is to strengthen capacity of public sector institutions in selected least developed countries, in developing evidence- and data-based e-government policies to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Key Accomplishments: The expected accomplishement for the project are i) Improved institutional capacity in target countries to collect, analyse and publish e-government data and related sectoral data and ii) Strengthened institutional capacity in target countries to implement evidence-based government policies and strategies, in support of selected SDGs and Targets.
Cooperation Partners: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN OHRLLS), UN Development Programme (UNDP) country offices, and the Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development .
Time Frame: January 2017 – December 2019
Funding: Development Account (DA)
Proposed Budget:
Division: DPIDG
Focus Countries: Bangladesh, Ethiopia
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Comment: The project has been extended until December 2019. It is being implemented by the Digital Government Branch (DGB).
ROA 206-8: Strengthening Capacities of the Public Sector in Least Developed Countries to Deliver Quality Services Equitably through the Transfer and Adaptation of Innovative Practices
Main Expectations: The project aims to strengthen capacities of the public sector in LDCs to deliver quality services equitably. This will be achieved through training, as well as sharing of knowledge and best practices. It will also provide an opportunity for LDCs to implement, at their request, new and innovative public administration practices identified through the UNPSA programme. It has been noted that while some countries are striving to find solutions to challenges that stand in their way to achieving the MDGs, others have already found workable and effective solutions to similar challenges. Adapting and replicating these solutions would save time and resources of those countries that are still searching for solutions. Through capacity building workshops, study tours to understand the best practices for adaptation and replication, online training conducted through UNPAN, and defaultrmation sharing, the project will contribute to strengthening the capacities of the public sector to deliver services by promoting and supporting the following: discovery of best practices, dissemination of the best practices, supporting adaptation and replication of the best practices upon demand from the Least Developed countries, and facilitating structured learning processes.
Objective/Purpose of Project: The overall purpose of the Project is to contribute to building public administration capacities in LDCs to provide quality services equitably for supporting the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals. The specific focus of the project is to enhance institutional and human resource capacities of the public sector in LDCs to deliver services; improve processes and mechanisms to involve citizens in the design and delivery of services, and encourage an organizational culture that promotes innovation in service delivery. The project will be delivered through workshops, on-line trainings and the transfer and adaptation of innovative practices.
Key Accomplishments: As a result of EGM deliberations, the project implementation strategy was refined and tailored to the needs of the target countries. 16 LDCs participated and received much needed training in transfer and adaptation of relevant innovative practices for improved public service delivery. Preparations for the first Study Tour to Bahrain at the end of January 2014 as well as for the second capacity-building Workshop to be held in mid-March in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia are underway.
Cooperation Partners: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UN-Women, United Nations Development Programme, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Time Frame: June 2014 – December 2016
Funding: Development Account (DA)
Proposed Budget: US$ 592,000
Division: DPIDG
Focus Countries: Bangladesh, Nepal, Panama and Uruguay
Comment: The four countries above were the ones targeted as part of the Development Account Project on Open Government. Uruguay and Panama are not LDCs. There seems to be a discrepancy between the focus countries and the project being described.
Project Final Report
Objective/Purpose of Project: The overall purpose of the Project is to contribute to building public administration capacities in LDCs to provide quality services equitably for supporting the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals. The specific focus of the project is to enhance institutional and human resource capacities of the public sector in LDCs to deliver services; improve processes and mechanisms to involve citizens in the design and delivery of services, and encourage an organizational culture that promotes innovation in service delivery. The project will be delivered through workshops, on-line trainings and the transfer and adaptation of innovative practices.
Key Accomplishments: As a result of EGM deliberations, the project implementation strategy was refined and tailored to the needs of the target countries. 16 LDCs participated and received much needed training in transfer and adaptation of relevant innovative practices for improved public service delivery. Preparations for the first Study Tour to Bahrain at the end of January 2014 as well as for the second capacity-building Workshop to be held in mid-March in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia are underway.
Cooperation Partners: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UN-Women, United Nations Development Programme, and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Time Frame: June 2014 – December 2016
Funding: Development Account (DA)
Proposed Budget: US$ 592,000
Division: DPIDG
Focus Countries: Bangladesh, Nepal, Panama and Uruguay
Comment: The four countries above were the ones targeted as part of the Development Account Project on Open Government. Uruguay and Panama are not LDCs. There seems to be a discrepancy between the focus countries and the project being described.
Project Final Report