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
FAO-UNSD project using satellite data and farm surveys to estimate crop statistics
GlobalThe project aims to identify crops, map crop areas and estimate crop yield using satellite data and farm surveys. It uses supervised machine learning techniques such as random forests and support vector machines.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTechnical assistanceResearch/Reports/AssessmentsFast-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/AssessmentsUse of Complex Network Mappings Development for Digital Government
GlobalThis pilot study uses complex network analysis models to expand the analysis of factors affecting countries’ e-government development beyond income level and test a complex network analysis model to address possible inequalities and biases adherent to rankings and find as yet unidentified similarities and differences between the Member States.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsTechnical assistanceToolkit on Digital Transformation for People-Oriented Cities and Communities
Global Not ApplicableA comprehensive guide designed to help cities and communities leverage digital technologies for sustainable development. The toolkit, developed with 13 UN entities, provides practical strategies and tools through 12 modules covering topics from governance to smart manufacturing.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/Advocacy