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Effective Governance and the Quintet of Change for the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals

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The 2024 Webinar Series on Effective Governance and the Quintet of Change for the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals is 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 aims at addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities in public administration, including around the key thematic areas of… Read More

Strengthening Institutional Capacities in Africa for Effective Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and AU Agenda 2063

Strengthening Institutional Capacities in Africa for Effective Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and AU Agenda 2063: Follow-up to the 2024 HLPF and Summit of the Future The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) regional workshop on Strengthening institutional capacities in Africa for effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and AU Agenda 2063: Follow-up to the… Read More

Global Symposium on Data and Digital Governance

| 08:30 am - 06:00 pm GMT +8
Global Symposium on Data and Digital Governance in Shanghai (19-20 October 2024, Shanghai, China) and Deqing (21-22 October 2024, Deqing, China) by UN DESA/DPIDG. 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”.  The aim of the UN PDF 2030-Sub-Fund Project is to implement… Read More

Expert Group Meeting towards New Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training

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The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and its Project Office on Governance (UNPOG), and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA), is organizing an “Expert Group Meeting (EGM) of the UN DESA/IASIA Global Task Force: Towards New Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training”. The EGM will take place at United Nations… Read More

Africa Regional Forum on Data Governance and Digital Government

| 08:30 am - 06:00 pm GMT +2
Africa Regional Forum on Data Governance and Digital Government in South Africa (2-4 October 2024, Pretoria, South Africa) is being organized by UN DESA/DPIDG with the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). 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”.  The aim of the UN… Read More

Empowering Digital Transformation: Building National and Local Capacities in South and East Africa

Africa Launch of the UN E-Government Survey 2024 during the annual meeting of ICEGOVGovernments play a pivotal role in delivering public services and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the context of the rapid urbanization and digital transformation in Africa, the development of robust national and local e-government infrastructures has become increasingly critical. However, many countries in the Southern and Eastern African regions face significant challenges in advancing… 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