UNPOG

CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT

Blended E-Learning Course on Risk Informed Governance and Innovative Technology (14 September - 30 October 2026) September 03, 2026

The Blended E-Learning Course on Risk-informed Governance and Innovative Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Resilience will be held virtually from 14 September to 30 October 2026. It is organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) through the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) and its Project Office on Governance (UNPOG). The course draws on an eLearning course developed jointly with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR).

This blended e-learning course aims to build capacities of public officials and other stakeholders to spearhead innovations and utilize Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) and key frontier technologies in the government to drive disaster risk reduction and resilience. Special emphasis is given to public service innovations that serve the needs of countries in special institutions, including methods for adapting and scaling them to align them with the national contexts.

The course is structured around six thematic units delivered over seven weeks, from 14 September to 30 October 2026.

Unit 1: Risk-Informed Governance for DRR and Resilience
Unit 2: Science, Technology and Government Innovation in Public Governance for DRR and Resilience
Unit 3: Practical and Planned Application of Emerging Technology and Government Innovation for DRR and Resilience
Unit 4: Implementation of Emerging Technologies and Government Innovation for DRR and Resilience
Unit 5: Reflecting on and Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 6: Case Studies - Application of Technology for Reducing Disaster Risks

The curriculum combines self-paced online learning with two live interactive sessions, providing participants with flexible learning opportunities alongside real-time engagement with subject matter experts and peers. The course is designed to strengthen the participants' understanding of risk-informed governance and the application of innovative technologies for disaster risk reduction and resilience through a balanced mix of theoretical learning and practical application.

The course materials are presented in a variety of formats, including text, graphics, case studies, videos, and interactive learning activities, to enhance engagement and knowledge retention. Participants will take part in practical exercises, and group discussions that promote peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and the exchange of experiences and good practices.

Upon completion of this blended e-learning course, participants will have

Gained an understanding of the need and policy relevance of promoting risk-informed governance and innovative technology for DRR and resilience;
Assessed and analyzed the progress, status, and challenges at the national level in promoting the adoption of digital government solutions and pursuing public service innovation for resilience; and
Identified how to apply various innovative approaches, strategies, and practices for measuring progress on resilience for strengthened institutions through frontier technologies.

Certificates will be issued to participants who have completed the online e-learning course; and attended two live sessions.

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Documents
Course Overview
Course Syllabus
Course Timeline

Contact
Mr. Changseob Han, Head of Office, UN Project Office on Governance (UNPOG)/DPIDG/UN DESA
Ms. Ana Thorlund, Governance and Public Administration Expert, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA | thorlund@un.org
Ms. Josephine Wambui Ngala, Associate Capacity Development Expert, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA | josephine.ngala@un.org
Ms. Hye Kyung (Shelley) Choi, Senior Programme Management Assistant, UNPOG/DPIDG/UN DESA | choi9@un.org

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