Events | Public Institutions

Capacity Building Workshop on Strengthening National Capacities for Spreading Digitalization at Local Levels

21 November 2023

UN DESA, in collaboration with UN ESCAP and UNU-EGOV is organizing an informative workshop in Bangkok, from 21—23 November 2023. The objective of this workshop is to provide knowledge and technical support to strengthen national capacities for spreading digitization at the local level, thereby advancing SDG 11. During the workshop, training for using a newly developed Digitalization Toolkit for Local Governments will be given. The toolkit is a set of comprehensive materials on local e-… Read More

18th Internet Governance Forum: "The Internet We Want - Empowering All People"

08 October 2023

The 18th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum will be hosted by the Government of Japan in Kyoto from 8 to 12 October 2023. The Forum's overarching theme is: The Internet We Want - Empowering All People.Building on the results of the call for thematic issues the MAG decided that the 18th annual IGF programme will develop around the following sub-themes:AI & Emerging Technologies Avoiding Internet Fragmentation Cybersecurity, Cybercrime & Online… Read More

SDG High Impact Initiative on FutureGov - Building Public Sector Capabilities for the Future

17 September 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

The FutureGov High Impact initiative is designed to support member states through their public sector transformation journeys as they improve the way they design, finance, deliver, and evaluate public services.The FutureGov Facility will be launched at the SDG Action Weekend (16-17 September 2023) by UN DESA, UNDP, and a coalition of countries and organizations committed to enhancing the public sector, to support the achievement of the SDGs and national priorities.JOIN US on 17 September 10:00… Read More

United Nations E-Government Survey Local Online Service Index (LOSI) Webinar Series - Episode 3 - the State of Palestine

21 June 2023 EDT

The third LOSI webinar series, organized by the Digital Government Branch (DGB) of the DPIDG/UN DESA, will concentrate on the application of the LOSI methodology in the State of Palestine. This one-hour webinar will host researchers who have conducted the study in the country. The webinar also offers an excellent opportunity for city governments to engage in discussions and learn about the upcoming UN E-Government Survey 2024, with a special focus on the LOSI.Application of Local Online Service… Read More

Launch of the Toolkit on Capacities for Digital Government Transformation

30 May 2023 | 02:00 am - 03:40 am EST

Organized by• United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and its project office - United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) • United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) Context and Thematic Focus The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through its Division for… Read More

Capacity Development and Consultation Workshop on Cambodia National Data Governance Framework

16 May 2023 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm EST

Date/time: 16 – 17 May 2023 (to be confirmed)Venue: Hyatt Regency Phnom PenhHotel, Phnom Penh(lunch and coffee breaks will be provided at the Workshop venue)Number of participants: 40-50(Note: by invitation only; including organizers, resource persons and support staff) UN DESA in collaboration with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) of the Government of Cambodia will be hosting a national consultation workshop with representatives from governments, private, public sector,… Read More

Capacity Development and Consultation Workshop on Lao PDR National Data Governance Framework

11 May 2023 | 09:00 am - 05:00 pm

Venue: Crowne Plaza, Vientiane(lunch and coffee breaks will be provided at the Workshop venue)Number of participants: 50 - 60(Note: by invitation only; including organizers, resource persons, and support staff)UN DESA in collaboration with the Ministry of Technology and Communications (MTC) of the Government of Lao PDR will be hosting a national consultation workshop with representatives from governments, private, public sector, civil societies, academia and other key stakeholders to develop a… Read More

Transforming Public Service Delivery through Human-Centered Design and Collaborative Governance

29 March 2023 EST

Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 1.15 pm – 2.30 pm | Conference Room 9, United Nations Headquarters The Side Event will focus on transforming public service delivery through a human-centered design and collaborative governance. It will showcase the innovative practice of the ASAN Service Centers and the ASAN Public Service Assessment Frameworks of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The objective of ASAN is to ensure that public services are delivered in a uniformed and coordinated… Read More

Capacity Development Workshop on Digital Government and National Data Governance Framework in Rwanda

22 March 2023

UN DESA in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Government of Rwanda, supported by the Tony Blair Institute, will be hosting a two-day capacity development workshop with representatives from governments, private, public sector, civil societies, academia and other key stakeholders, on the subject of digital government and data governance. The Workshop will provide a timely opportunity to engage government officials and other stakeholders, focussing on digital government,… Read More

United Nations E-Government Survey Local Online Service Index (LOSI) Webinar Series Episode 2 – Brazil

25 January 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

United Nations E-Government Survey Local Online Service Index (LOSI) Webinar Series Episode 2 – Brazil The second LOSI webinar series organized by the Digital Government Branch (DGB) of the DPIDG / UN DESA will focus on the application of LOSI methodology in Brazil. This one-hour webinar will host researchers who conducted the study in Brazilian cities. The webinar will highlight opportunities and challenges on e-government at city levels while aiming at information sharing and… Read More