About UNDESA
We bring the global community together to work towards common solutions to the world's most pressing problems. We help countries translate their global commitments into national action in the economic, social and environmental spheres. UN DESA is a pioneer of sustainable development and the home of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where each goal finds its space and where all stakeholders can do their part to leave no one behind. We are a leading analytical voice for promoting inclusion, reducing inequalities and eradicating poverty, and a champion for tearing down the barriers that keep people in poverty.Activities by UNDESA
Fast-evolving technologies in e-government: Government Platforms, Artificial Intelligence and people
Global Not ApplicableChapter 5 of the United Nations E-Government Survey 2022 discusses evolving technologies and new approaches in digital government, covering cognitive government, agile and adaptive government, and seamless government.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPublication of International Statistical Classifications in Linked Open Data format
GlobalThis pilot project aims to define a shared model for the joint publication, semantic enrichment, and governance of international statistical classifications using Linked Open Data (LOD) technologies. It enables AI-driven discovery and reasoning over hierarchies and code relationships.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsTechnical assistanceGuidebook to resources on AI strategies (supplement to the IATT Guidebook on STI roadmaps for the SDGs)
GlobalThis guidebook aims to provide government officials and development practitioners with a trusted, curated, and annotated list of written resources on the various aspects of AI to support STI roadmaps for the SDGs.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsTechnical assistanceUN DataA
GlobalThe UN Data platform is being modernized to improve access to authoritative statistical data, enhance search and analytics, and enable data interoperability. It supports natural language search using LLM technologies and is being made "AI-ready" by harmonizing concepts for semantic integration.
Activity Type Infrastructure/Systems DevelopmentAI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/Assessments