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Senior Governance and Public Administration Officer, P5 (Temporary Job Opening)

This position is located in the Digital Government Branch (DGB), in the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). DPIDG focuses on supporting countries in enhancing digital government development, internet…

Global Experts Meet at United Nations Headquarters to Redefine Standards of Excellence

United Nations Headquarters, October 15, 2024 — In a significant step towards enhancing public administration education worldwide, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), alongside the International Association of Schools and Institutes of Administration (IASIA),…

Upcoming Launch: United Nations E-Government Survey 2024

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…

UNPAN Newsletter 2/2024

The newest issue of the UNPAN Newsletter is now available.The UNPAN Newsletter contains the latest news from the UNPAN Partners.Access the Newsletter here.

United Nations' Job Opening: Inter-regional Adviser for Systems Thinking and Strategic Foresight for Policy…

This position is located in the Division for Public Institutions Digital Government (DPIDG) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). The Inter-regional Adviser (IRA) will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of Programme Management and Capacity…

Invitation to Participate in the WeGO-NIA’s Annual Joint Training Course 2024 in Seoul

With great pleasure, we would like to invite you and representatives from your city to attend the WeGO-NIA Annual Joint Training Course 2024, scheduled for October 8-11, 2024, in Seoul, South Korea.The 4-day WeGO-NIA Joint Training Course 2024 is designed to:enhance participants’ knowledge and…

Calling for Proposal: ASPA 2025 Annual Conference—Not Robots Yet: Keeping Public Servants in Public Service

The ASPA 2025 Annual Conference will take place March 28-April 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. View our Presenters Guidelines here to learn more to help you shape a perfect proposal.ASPA’s Annual Conference always creates space to compare global practices and this year’s conference enables more profound…

Registration is now open: 2024 AAPA-EROPA-AGPA-IAPA Joint Conference with the theme “Towards World Class Bureaucracy…

The registration for this year's conference is now open!Join the discussion on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, leadership in VUCA and post-pandemic bureaucracy, public values, risk management, and more.Take advantage of the opportunity to network, make significant connections with…

United Nations' Job Opening: Head of Office, United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG)

This position is located in the United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG), based in Incheon City/Republic of Korea, which is a project office of the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).…

United Nations' Job Opening: Governance and Public Administration Officer (P4)

The Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Governance and Public Administration Officer (P4). This position is located in the Institutions for the Sustainable Development…

Announcing the awardees of the 2024 UN Public Service Awards

Fifteen initiatives from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Indonesia, Jordan, Latvia, Portugal, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Tanzania and Thailand will be recognized at the UN Public Service Awards Ceremony, to be held at the conclusion of the UN Public Service Forum on 26 June.  Co-organized…

New publication – Inter-Agency Policy Brief – Accelerating SDG localization to deliver on the promise of the 2030…

The newly published Inter-Agency Policy Brief on Accelerating SDG Localization to deliver on the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is now available here. This policy brief was prepared by UNDESA, UN Habitat and UNDP in close collaboration with the Global Taskforce of Local and…