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… Read More
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
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… Read More
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… Read More
Within the framework of the project titled "Building capacities for promoting the presence and leadership of women within public institutions at national and local levels," funded by the Government of Italy, the Regional Workshop is organized by the Division for Public Institutions and Digital government of UN DESA in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This Workshop aims to delve into strategies, policy changes and institutional reforms aimed at… Read More
The fifth LOSI webinar series organized by the Digital Government Branch (DGB) of the DPIDG / UN DESA will focus on the application of LOSI methodology in India. This 90 minute webinar will host researchers who conducted the study in 34 most populous cities across various states and union territories within India and share the assessment findings. The webinar will also provide an opportunity for city officials to gain insights into and engage in discussions about the forthcoming UN E-Government… Read More
A capacity development Workshop on a National Data Governance Framework in Samoa (8-9 May 2024, Apia, Samoa) is being organized by UN DESA/DPIDG with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) of Samoa. 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 Sustainable Development Goals… Read More
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the International Development Law Organization and the Permanent Mission of Italy to the United Nations will organize the “SDG 16 High-Level Conference 2024 – Peace, justice and inclusive societies for Sustainable Development”, to be held on Monday, 6 May 2024 at the Trusteeship Council Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York.The High-Level Conference comes at a time when peace, justice and inclusive, effective, and… Read More
A capacity development Workshop on a National Data Governance Framework in Vanuatu (2-3 May 2024, Port Vila, Vanuatu) is being organized by UN DESA/DPIDG with the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) of Vanuatu. 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 Sustainable… Read More
The Webinar will focus on African countries aiming to share knowledge and promote interaction between participants and practitioners from the UN system and other organizations. The overarching objective is to explore concrete action-oriented steps towards digital government transformation for effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union Agenda 2063.Concept Note and Agenda Register hereContact InformationUN DESA/DPIDGMr. Juwang Zhu, Director… Read More
Data and digital data governance in the public sector have become increasingly important in Governments’ modus operandi and real-world applicability. Data are now integral to every sector and function of government—as essential as physical assets and human resources. Much of the operational activity in government is now data-driven or data-centric, and many Governments would find it difficult, if not impossible, to function without data.This Global Forum seeks to address existing challenges and… Read More
Within the framework of the project titled "Building capacities for promoting the presence and leadership of women within public institutions at national and local levels," funded by the Government of Italy, the Regional Workshop is organized by the Division for Public Institutions and Digital government of UN DESA in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau, Bangkok Regional Hub. This Workshop aims to delve into strategies,… Read More