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The report of the Webinar Series on Effective Governance and the Quintet of Change for the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlights key insights from the webinar series that included six interactive webinars that explored critical themes, including changing mindsets in public institutions, innovation and digital government, transparency and accountability, strategic foresight, localization of the SDGs, and ensuring inclusiveness. Key outcomes of the series include heightened awareness of the need for agile, citizen-centric governance models and the importance of leveraging innovation, digital transformation, and strategic foresight to tackle complex global challenges.
The 2024 Webinar Series on Effective Governance and the Quintet of Change for the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals was organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (UN DESA/DPIDG), through its Programme Management and Capacity Development Unit. The Webinar Series addressed contemporary challenges and opportunities in public administration, including around the key thematic areas of the UN 2.0 Quintet of Change.
Presentations were based on the Curriculum on Governance for the SDGs developed by UN DESA/DPIDG. The 11 principles of effective governance for sustainable development, which were developed by the UN Committee of Experts on Public Administration and endorsed by the UN Economic and Social Council in 2018, were also highlighted. Each webinar featured expert presentations, case studies, and real-world examples, providing participants with practical insights and actionable strategies.
More information on the Webinar Series is available here.