Digital governance is undergoing a profound transformation, accelerated by advances such as Artificial Intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things.
While these innovations are reshaping government–citizen relations and enabling new forms of service delivery, they also expose persistent challenges of resilience, inclusivity, and trust. Digital transformation remains uneven worldwide, with outdated infrastructure, skills gaps, and limited resources particularly affecting developing regions such as Africa and small island states. Addressing these disparities, alongside growing concerns around cybersecurity, data protection, and participation, is crucial for building just and sustainable digital futures.
The UNU-EGOV Strategy 2025–2029 seeks to respond to these realities by setting a clear vision: to support governments worldwide in developing digital governance for global justice, resilience, and sustainability.
The Strategy is structured around four interconnected thematic areas:
- Digital governance and policies for addressing global challenges
- Digital governance frameworks: strategies, regulations, and monitoring
- Emerging technologies and innovation in digital governance
- People, communities and digital participation
Through research, policy advice, and capacity development, UNU-EGOV aims to reduce inequalities, strengthen institutions, and provide practical solutions that foster sustainable development.
The Strategy reaffirms UNU-EGOV’s commitment to bridging research and practice, advancing digital governance agendas that serve people and societies around the world.