Organised 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), the UN Resident Coordinator Office and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Rwanda, and Rwanda Association of Local Government Aut.....

  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 .....

    The Regional Symposium on Effective Governance is a UN DESA annual event in the Asia and the Pacific region and beyond. It seeks to raise awareness of critical public governance issues, examine current and future trends, and provide innovative approaches and new methodologies to support United Nations Member States in developing their capacities to accelerate the implementation of.....

  Organised 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) and The Korea Research Institute for Local Administration (KRILA)   Background The United Nations Department of Economic and Social.....

    Organised 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 Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) CIFAL Jeju/Jeju International Training Center (JITC),  U.....

  Key Messages Effective climate action requires multilevel governance and coordination across national, regional, and local levels of government, as well as with non-state actors, to maximize synergies and ensure inclusive, coherent approaches. By integrating equity into governance arrangements at all levels, global, national and local stakeholders can foster a more effective and sustainab.....

  Key Messages Effective risk-informed communication is a critical component of multifaceted crises management and should be incorporated into policy and practice at all levels of government and society to effectively handle complex crises, reduce the risk of disasters, and combat climate change. In an era of rapid proliferation of mis- and disinformation, it is increasingly crucial to ens.....

  Ensuring no one is left behind is the overarching principle of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Achieving that goal entails taking bold and accelerated actions to end extreme poverty, curb inequalities, confront discrimination and fast-track progress for those who endure disadvantages or deprivations that limit their choices and opportunities relative to others in society. Local gove.....

  This handbook introduces the reader to concepts, approaches, tools, exercises and innovative cases relating to Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. The handbook guides the reader towards roadmaps, policy toolkits, manuals and peer support to help cities and local communities better invest in practical actions on climate change. This handbook builds on global good practice and the Training .....

  This handbook introduces the reader to concepts, approaches, tools, exercises and innovative cases to Strengthen Resilience in Cities and Local Communities through Innovation and Digital Government. The handbook guides the reader towards roadmaps, policy toolkits, manuals and peer support to help cities and local communities better invest in practical action to strengthen resilience. This han.....

  DPIDG, in collaboration with the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, organized the International Seminar on Public Sectors and Public Services. The seminar emphasized that sustainable development relies heavily on robust public sectors and enhanced public service capacity. Key highlights from the World Public Sector Report 2023 outlined the public sector's role and challenges in advan.....

  DPIDG/UNPOG staff contributed to the 2024 International Disaster Resilience Leaders Forum, which focused on capacity development for local governments in disaster risk reduction and multi-stakeholder efforts to build disaster-resilient communities and support sustainable development. The May 2023 Political Declaration on the Sendai Framework Midterm Review highlights the need to strengthen .....

  At the invitation of the Head of the ESCAP Subregional Office for East and North-East Asia, DPIDG/UNPOG staff attended the Forum, which is ESCAP’s flagship annual subregional event and part of the consultation process for the annual Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD). The Forum’s focus aligns with the 2025 ECOSOC and HLPF theme, "Advancing susta.....

DPIDG/UNPOG had a virtual meeting with the UN RCO in Rwanda and UNDP Rwanda to discuss the collaboration in co-organizing the Capacity Development Workshop on Effective National to Local Governance for SDG Implementation in Rwanda, which will be held from 11 to 13 December 2024. The Workshop aims to enhance the capacity of local governments to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, AU A.....

DPIDG/UNPOG participated in the World Smart City Expo 2024 and networked with potential speakers and moderators of the Local Governance and Partnership Forum to be held during the upcoming 8th Regional Symposium on 1 November 2024. The World Smart City Expo is a platform for technology exchange that brings together smart city leaders from around the globe to create better cities. DPIDG/UNPOG.....

United Nations E-Government Survey 2020: Chapter 7 Capacities for Digital Government Transformation   Presentation by    Adriana Alberti Chief, Programme Management and Capacity Development Unit DPIDG/UN DESA   ...

  Infographics produced thanks to the support of UNPOG interns. Credit: Iben Hjorth and Andra Chow ...

  Infographics produced thanks to the support of UNPOG interns. Credit: Iben Hjorth and Andra Chow ...

  Infographics produced thanks to the support of UNPOG interns. Credit: Iben Hjorth and Andra Chow ...

  Infographics produced thanks to the support of UNPOG interns. Credit: Iben Hjorth and Andra Chow ...

  DPIDG/UNPOG organized the 8th Regional Symposium on Effective Governance and AI Transformation for the 2030 Agenda, which concluded successfully on 1 November 2024. The Regional Symposium attracted 1,563 participants, with recorded sessions accumulating over 1,057 views to date, and in-person attendance saw a notable increase.   The Symposium underscored AI’s transformative .....

Incheon, Republic of Korea – The United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) under the Division of Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) of the Government of the Republic of Korea and Incheon Metropolitan City, is excited.....

  28 June 2024 – On 24 – 26 June 2024, over 2,000 participants from 100 countries gathered in Incheon, Republic of Korea to explore ways to foster innovation in the public administration at the 2024 United Nations Public Service Forum (UNPSF).   Under the theme “Fostering Innovation Amid Global Challenges: A Public Sector Perspective”, the UNPSF brought to.....

  2 May 2024 – UNPOG/DPIDG and the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) successfully organised the Digital Government Transformation Webinar: Driving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union Agenda 2063 on 30 April 2024.   The Webinar provided a platform for knowledge sharing and for participants and prac.....

  13 March 2024 – DPIDG through its Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) and the CEPA Secretariat facilitated the Virtual Workshop on Subsidiarity and Decentralisation for Sustainable Development targeting African countries on 12 March 2023.   The workshop was organised as a follow-up launch of the Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) Guidance Notes on .....