United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
United States
UN body that publishes the biennial E-Government Survey and the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) benchmarking digital government across all 193 Member States.
About
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) is part of the UN Secretariat and serves as a hub linking global policy in economic, social, and environmental spheres with national-level action. Headquartered in New York, it supports intergovernmental bodies such as the Economic and Social Council and the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. UN DESA conducts research and analysis, compiles statistical data, and assists member states in implementing internationally agreed goals, including the Sustainable Development Goals. Its work spans population, social development, public administration, financing for development, and statistics. The department provides analysis and technical support rather than holding regulatory or enforcement authority.
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