Register here   The 9th Regional Symposium on Effective Governance and AI Transformation is a United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)’s annual event in the Asia and the Pacific region and beyond. This dynamic gathering brings together public sector leaders, policymakers, tech innovators, and development experts to explore how artificial intelligen.....

  Organised by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through  its Project Office – United Nations Project office on Governance (UNPOG) of the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG)      The UN Public Service Forum 2025 will take place in Samarkand, the Republic of Uzbekistan, from 23 to .....

  Register here   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 (J.....

  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 UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)   Background The Capacity-Building Workshop on Digita.....

  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 Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC)   Background Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC), in collaboration with the U.....

  Key Messages If deployed responsibly, AI holds immense potential to accelerate the implementation of SDGs by enhancing efficiency, innovation, and decision-making across critical sectors like health, education, and climate change. Strategic foresight can help navigate the uncertainties of AI’s rapid advancements and societal impacts and ensure it aligns with ethical principles and.....

  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 .....

  DPIDG/UNPOG received a courtesy visit from the Local Government Officials Development Institute (LOGODI) of the Ministry of Interior and Safety to discuss potential collaboration between the two organizations. LOGODI is responsible for delivering training programs aimed at enhancing the capacity of mid- to senior-level local government officials and strengthening effective local govern.....

  DPIDG/UNPOG participated in the 2025 International Career Fair co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea and Incheon Metropolitan City. The Career Fair was attended by over 400 participants including high school and university students and other interested jobseekers. The Career Fair provided a good opportunity for UNPOG to share knowledge among youth on the w.....

  UNPOG/DPIDG met with Mr. Alessandro Attolico, Head of Regional Planning, Digital Transition, and Resilience of the Province of Potenza, Italy, to explore potential collaboration on strengthening local public governance and contributing to the 9th Regional Symposium organized by UN DESA this September. Potenza is actively advancing the localization of DRR through South-South and triang.....

UNPOG/DPIDG participated in the Seminar on "Strategies and Issues for Government Innovation in the AX Era" held on 9 June 2025. The event was organized by the Korean Association for Public Administration (KIPA) and the Institute for Future Government at Yonsei University, and brought together experts to explore how governments can harness AI technologies to build better governance. During t.....

DPIDG/UNPOG had a virtual meeting with the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) to discuss the preparatory work for organizing the Capacity Development Workshop on Effective National to Local Governance for SDG Implementation in Indonesia, which is planned to be held in 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. During the meeting, DPIDG/UNPOG presented its mandate and draft concept.....

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 ...

  26 June 2025 - On 23-25 June 2025, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the Government of Uzbekistan hosted the 2025 UN Public Service Forum in Samarkand, under the theme "Five Years to 2030: Accelerating Public Service for a Sustainable Future".   The Forum compromised of a series of workshops, with the United Nations Project Off.....

  20 June 2025 - The United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG)/DPIDG, in collaboration with UNITAR CIFAL Jeju/Jeju International Training Center (JITC) and UNDRR Office for North East Asia (ONEA) and Global Education Training Institute (GETI), successfully organised the 'Online Workshop on Effective Public Governance and Finance for Disaster Risk Reduction, Local R.....

  May 19, 2025 – The United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) of the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) in collaboration with Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC), with the support from the UN Resident Coordinator Office and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has.....

    UNPOG/DPIDG paid a courtesy visit to UNDRR ONEA & GETI, UN APCICT, UNESCAP-ENEA, and IFEZ to reinforce partnership and explore possible opportunities for collaboration in 2025 and beyond.  ...

  March 13, 2025 – The United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG) of the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), has successfully launched the first live sessions of the two (2) Blended eLearning Courses on Effective National to Local Public Governance for SDG Implementation and G.....