Asia and the Pacific

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.

Asia and the Pacific Regional Workshop on the Review of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA) are organizing a Regional Workshop for the Review of the Standards of Excellence for Public Administration Education and Training in Asia and the Pacific. The workshop will take place from 8 am to 11 am Manila time on 3 November 2023.