UNDESA organized this virtual VNR Lab on "What should institutions look like to support SDG implementation and how best to reflect it in VNR reporting?" on the margins of 2020 HLPF. This lab focused on what institutions should look like to support accelerated implementation of all the SDGs, including at the sub-national level (...).  Read more

The second installment of the webinar series focusing on Africa provided an interactive platform for sharing different country experiences in responding to the COVID-19 through use of technology and digital government.  Read more

Focused on the needs and responses from the Arab region, UN ESCWA and UN DESA / DPIDG have jointly organized a Webinar Series specifically dedicated to the Arab region.  Read more

The event brought together public servants and leaders to discuss the importance of the continuation of public service provision during times of pandemic. It examined the various approaches countries have taken during the crisis while looking at what measures they are undertaking to better mitigate such challenges in the future. Read more

On the frontlines, honouring public servants in the COVID-19 pandemic response.  Read more

The 2nd Open Consultations and MAG Meeting of the 2020 IGF preparatory cycle took place 15-19 June 2020 in a fully online environment in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

This webinar on "Leveraging Public Governance & Spearheading Innovative Solutions to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic - Responses in Africa" took place on 16 June 2020 and was organized by UNDESA in collaboration with UNECA, AUDA-NEPAD and AAPAM. Read more

The City of Rabat is organizing, in partnership with United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG-Africa) and its ALGA Academy, a remote workshop for reflection and sharing of experiences and good practices, on the subject : " The place and the advantages of Digital in African Local Governance". Read more

The overall theme of this year's CEPA 19th Session, was “Promoting effective governance and institutional reform to accelerate delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals”, with particular reference to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic response and recovery. Read more

The IGF Secretariat in cooperation with the next year's IGF Host Country, Government of Poland and a number of other youth-oriented organizations held an Outreach Webinar as part of a Commitment to engaging youth in the IGF 2020 Processes. Read more