Transforming institutions and governance is key in global efforts to achieve peace and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is why public administration experts will gather for their annual meeting on 4-8 April 2022 with this theme in focus.
During its 21st session, the Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) will discuss governance and public service aspects of the theme of the 2022 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the 2022 High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development, “Building back better from COVID-19 while advancing the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
Other topics that will be discussed include building strong institutions to combat climate change and its impacts and for the sustainable management, protection, and restoration of natural resources; governance and institution-building in conflict-affected countries; public financial management and budgeting for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); public sector workforce; and digital government. The application of the principles of effective governance for sustainable development at the subnational level will also be discussed.
The session will also feature a dialogue with voluntary national review countries on institutional aspects of SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Additionally, there will be a dedicated observer consultation which will allow for an in-depth exchange with different observers, including youth organizations.
Learn more about this year’s CEPA, taking place under the theme “Transforming institutions and governance to build forward better towards 2030”, here.
