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
Developing Data Governance Policy Toolkit using AI.
GlobalThis project initiates the development of a Data Governance Policy Toolkit using Generative AI to address the growing need for efficient policy benchmarking. It leverages AI technologies to filter, cluster, and analyze a vast collection of policy documents, enabling faster and more accurate recommendations.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceTechnical 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/AdvocacyTFM findings on the impacts of rapid technological change on the SDGs
GlobalThe UN General Assembly has called on the TFM to present updated findings on the impacts of technologies like AI and robotics on the SDGs to the Annual Multi-stakeholder Forum. Findings are crowdsourced from TFM partners and scientific and technological communities.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsAwareness/AdvocacyPublication 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 assistance