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Virtual Workshop on Subsidiarity and Decentralization for Sustainable Development

The Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) adopted 11 principles of effective governance at its seventeenth session. The principles, endorsed by the Economic and Social Council in its resolution 2018/12. Highlight the need for pragmatic and ongoing improvements in national and local governance capabilities to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The principles are designed to ensure effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions for sustainable development at all levels.

Global Workshop on Policy Experimentation and Regulatory Sandboxes on Digital Technologies for Sustainable Development

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.

Save the Date: SANPA International Conference, Dhaka, 25-26 October 2024

We are excited to announce that the South Asian Network for Public Administration (SANPA) will be hosting its first conference in Dhaka on 25-26 October 2024. Please save the dates! Dhaka International University is partnering with us to host the conference.

For all international participants, SANPA will provide local hospitality, including accommodation and meals. National participants will receive meals and refreshments during the conference hours.

Building on Bangkok: A Follow-up Discussion on the LOSI Capacity Building Workshop Outcomes

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.

Capacity Development and Consultation Workshop on Bhutan National Data Governance Framework

UN DESA in collaboration with the Government Technology (GovTech) of the Government of Bhutan will be hosting a national consultation workshop with representatives from governments, private, public sector, civil societies, academia and other key stakeholders to develop a national data governance framework.

Global Forum on Data Governance and Digital Transformation

Data and digital data governance in the public sector have become increasingly important in Governments’ modus operandi and real-world applicability. Data are now integral to every sector and function of government—as essential as physical assets and human resources. Much of the operational activity in government is now data-driven or data-centric, and many Governments would find it difficult, if not impossible, to function without data.

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