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ATTENTION: @UNDPDigital Data to Policy Navigator is in 1st place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏 Rally the troops to celebrate now!: celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting/#… #AnthemAwards

Grateful to Gov. @SakajaJohnson & @CCNairobi for our v productive partnership centered around leveraging digital transformation & AI to help fast track Nairobi’s attainment of the #GlobalGoals

Calling all digital #changemakers! Are you interested in connecting with fellow #digital practitioners from across the @UN? 🇺🇳 Look no further than the UN Digital Community. Opening its doors on May 23rd! bit.ly/JoinUNDC

Join us online at the event on leveraging Ethical AI for the SDGs hosted by #KingdomNL, @SLOtoUN & @SAMissionNY. Hear from UNDP, UNESCO, CRAF’d Fund, & Google on achieving the SDGs with ethical AI. 🗓️ Tuesday, May 7 🕒 1.15-2.45 PM (EST) Stream it here: tinyurl.com/y6mhw26v

🏅 We won the Bronze @anthemawards for responsible technology! @UNDP's Digital Development Compass is a tool that gauges the world’s progress on achieving global #DigitalTransformation for a more inclusive future. Explore it now: go.undp.org/TMnL #DigitalUNDP

Digital Public Infrastructure is critical for #DigitalTransformation & a @UNDP priority. @UNDP_Evaluation consulted 400+ people in every region of UNDP operations to identify lessons from our work on digitalization. The results: go.undp.org/Uxb3v

.@UNDP's support to establishing & advancing digital identification systems & promoting digital financial services has played a pivotal role in helping countries navigate their #DigitalTransformation journey. My address to #UNDPEB @UNDP_Evaluation session: undp.org/speeches/undp-…

AI has the potential to elevate public services & increase efficiencies across sectors - if managed appropriately. In Sri Lanka, @UNDP launched the AI Readiness Assessment to assess the current AI landscape & provide input into the country’s AI strategy: go.undp.org/jBvp

📊 Data is a powerful tool that can change the way we do development work. The Data to Policy Navigator is a new resource by @UNDP + @giz_gmbh that supports policymakers via guides, case studies, & an AI chatbot. 🌐📈 Explore the #Data2Policy Navigator: 🔗datatopolicy.org

💧This year, Tana River County & @UNDPAccLabs harnessed citizen data to tackle water scarcity in Kenya. Discover our journey with diverse communities, from local herders to the National Drought Management Authority on the #Data2Policy Navigator 👉bit.ly/47VQRiI

Digitization of drug safety surveillance plays a crucial role for achieving universal health coverage & human security. W/ thanks to #Japan🇯🇵@UNDP is helping to promote low-cost & accessible digital solutions for Malawi🇲🇼& Ghana🇬🇭 #PartnersAtCore More➡️stories.adphealth.org/innovation-for…

🌐A Year of Impact: 2023 Digital Highlights As we step into 2024, let’s continue to scale what works, form new partnerships and focus on ensuring that #DigitalTransformation is inclusive & leaving no one behind. @UNDP Thank you to all our donors and collaborators! #DigitalUNDP

Digital transformation, including artificial intelligence innovations, must be intentionally inclusive and rights-based to yield meaningful societal impact. See how we are committed to the ethical and responsible use of #AI to advance the #GlobalGoals. go.undp.org/ywjj

Calling all digital agencies! We have a global call open for vendors to apply to our LTA (Long Term Agreement). If successful, your company can work w/ a range of @UNDP teams on digital projects. The deadline for bid submission is Nov 30. More details: lnkd.in/d66zbrq5

Civil servants are creating digital public services that are transforming our economies, societies & countries. We need to support and enable our public sector digital leaders by cultivating a culture of experimentation, learning & sharing. @UNDPDigital undp.org/blog/how-celeb…

I am deeply saddened & concerned about the tragic loss of lives in Israel and Gaza in oPT. @UNDP joins @antonioguterres' call for an immediate end to all hostilities. Every effort must be exhausted to prevent further devastation of lives & livelihoods. 👉go.undp.org/X3pz

🌐 Introducing “The Universal Safeguards for Digital Public Infrastructure”, a new initiative that shows the commitment to protecting everyone, everywhere and our planet while accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. More info: dpi-safeguards.org

🗓️Save the date! On September 18, @UNDP, @giz_gmbh & @UNOSSC  will host a panel on data-informed policymaking and how it can help tackle the polycrisis and achieve the SDGs, including through South-South & Triangular cooperation. Join us online: bit.ly/3sOPpis #UNGA

It doesn’t matter which policy problem you are trying to solve. New data sources can help. Our Data to Policy Navigator is a new resource developed by @UNDP + @giz_gmbh to support policymakers everywhere. Explore it now➡️go.undp.org/29Tw

Mark your calendar! Join us this week at the #AIforGood Global Summit in Geneva. @UNDP's @Robert_Opp together with other global leaders and stakeholders will explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for addressing global challenges. Register: go.undp.org/1puK