Leveraging the power of ICTs and digital government for the transformation of public institutions, and the public-sector landscape more broadly, is essential to advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Governments worldwide are gearing up efforts to strengthen their capacities for digital transformation.
The UN E-Government Survey 2022 will be launched on 28 September 2022. The theme of the 12th edition of the Survey is “The Future of Digital Government”. The Survey looks at how digital government can facilitate integrated policies and services across the 193 United Nations Member States. It supports countries’ efforts to provide effective, accountable and inclusive digital services to all and to bridge the digital divide and leave no one behind.
The IIAS-EUROMENA 2022 Conference on Next Generation Governance and Young Global Public Administration called for papers for its MENA Track on « Digitalization and Emerging Technologies for Resilience and Recovery. The Conference is due to take place on June 27-July 1 in Rome, Italy.
The 4th Western Balkan (WB6) Digital Summit was organized in hybrid platform from 11 to 13 October 2021 in Podgorica, Montenegro. The third day was an occasion of organizing high level meeting, gathering the WB6 prime ministers on the common path of digital transformation and integration process. Building on the experience of the high-level regional dialogue on digital transformation, the Western Balkan Digital Summit 2021 was held in the framework of the Berlin Process and the Common Regional Market Action Plan for the Western Balkans adopted in Sofia in November 2020.
The Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat is a vital interface between global policies in the economic, social and environmental spheres and national action.
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 2024
Join us for a session focused on the potential of Generative AI in Canada to enhance productivity, efficiency, and streamline processes in the public sector. We will explore economic opportunities highlighted in recent reports from Microsoft and Accenture, as well as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and share real-world use cases from various sectors.
The fifth LOSI webinar series organized by the Digital Government Branch (DGB) of the DPIDG / UN DESA will focus on the application of LOSI methodology in India. This 90 minute webinar will host researchers who conducted the study in 34 most populous cities across various states and union territories within India and share the assessment findings. The webinar will also provide an opportunity for city officials to gain insights into and engage in discussions about the forthcoming UN E-Government Survey 2024, which is slated to launch in the fall of this year.
Background
Digital government transformation is not just about technologies and is crucial for governments worldwide. It offers new ways to improve efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness in the public sector, and above all revolutionises how businesses, governments, and societies operate globally.
Frontier technologies hold the potential to accelerate SDGs for Asia-Pacific countries with innovative policies, yet pose risks like the widening digital divides and regulatory challenges. Recently, countries are adopting policy experimentation and regulatory sandboxes, creating controlled spaces for governments and relevant stakeholders to trial digital innovations beyond existing regulatory frameworks.
Join us for a 90-minute follow-up meeting to review the outcomes of the LOSI Bangkok Capacity Building Workshop conducted in November 2023. The focus will be on assessing the progress made in applying LOSI in various countries since our last gathering, as well as exploring other LOSI-related initiatives such as the LOSI network, Local E-Government Toolkit, Rural LOSI, and more.
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