CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
Blended eLearning Course on Government Innovation for Social Inclusion of People in Vulnerable Situations
February 12, 2025
Organised by
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), through
the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and its project office - United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG)
Background
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) plays a crucial role in strengthening governance and public institutions to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Recognizing that innovation and equitable governance are key to achieving the SDGs, UN DESA emphasizes the need for government innovation to support people in vulnerable situations.
Public institutions must adopt inclusive policies, innovative strategies, and participatory governance models to ensure that marginalized groups are empowered, engaged, and integrated into decision-making processes. This course aligns with UN DESA’s commitment to strengthening the capacities of governments in building inclusive societies and promoting responsive governance that leaves no one behind.
Objective
This blended eLearning course aims to build capacities to promote government innovation for social inclusion of those who are vulnerable by introducing approaches, strategies, and real-world experiences. It also highlights the importance of empowering and engaging marginalized groups as agents of change in policy design, implementation, and monitoring processes.
Documents
Reference Documents
Report from the Secretary-General on Strengthening Social Cohesion through Social Inclusion (E/CN.5/2025/3)
Contact Information
Ms. Ana Thorlund, Governance and Public Administration Expert, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA | thorlund@un.org
Mr. Jin Seong Choi, Associate Research and Policy Analysis Expert, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA | jin.choi1@un.org
Ms. Hye Kyung (Shelley) Choi, Programme Management Assistant, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA | choi9@un.org
