Learning and Analysis

 

This section puts together empirical research and comparative studies of public service innovations contained in the United Nations Public Service Innovations Hub (UNPS-Innovation hub). In support of its mandate of fostering good governance and sound public administration for sustainable development, DPIDG, working with partners, endeavors to analyse and distill lessons from the initiatives nominated for the Public Service Awards to contribute to the search for better ways of building effective, inclusive and accountable public institutions, delivering public services effectively and equitably and enhancing trust in government.

 

Capacity-building Reports

• Report on “Strengthening capacities of least developed countries (LDCs) to deliver quality services through the transfer and adaptation of innovative practices”

 

Analytical and Learning Reports

 

Institutional Resilience and the Coronavirus Pandemic

 

Institutional Resilience and the Coronavirus Pandemic in Least-Developed Countries, University of Southern California, Sol Price School of Public Policy, May 2022

Some initiatives used as case studies:

• India: Tele-counseling and Support Networks - The SAJHA Initiative by care India in Bihar
• Liberia: Resilient and Responsive Health Systems (RRHS)- Liberia’s National Health Workforce Program
• Rwanda: Medical Training during Pandemic - The University of Global Health Equity
• Bhutan: Rapid Vaccination and COVID Health Care

 

Bridging the Gap Through Collaborative Negotiation

 

Bridging the Gap Through Collaborative Negotiation: Best Practices to Advance the 2030 Agenda, University of Southern California, Sol Price School of Public Policy, 9 May 2021

Initiatives used as case studies:

• Republic of Korea: Smart City Platform for Mayor (2020 UNPSA Initiative)
• Brazil and Mozambique: Decentralized Cooperation to Democratize Cities
• United States: Careers by Design LA
• People's Republic of China: Shanghai “One Net Office”
• Singapore: Endearing Homes for Our Silver Generation (2019 UNPSA Initiative)

 

Role of Stakeholder Negotiations

 

Role of Stakeholder Negotiations in Advancing Sustainable Development Goals, University of Southern California, Sol Price School of Public Policy, May 2020

UNPSA winning initiatives used as case studies:

• Indonesia: PetaBencana.id
• Kenya: Promoting Gender Responsive Public Service to Achieve the SDGs
• Brazil: Subúrbio Hospital Public-Private Partnership
• Austria: Talents for Austria

 

Effective Public Institutions in Advancing the SDGs

 

Effective Public Institutions in Advancing the SDGs: A Conceptual Framework for Building Effectiveness in Local Public Entities, University of Southern California, Sol Price School of Public Policy, 30 April 2019

UNPSA initiatives used as case studies:

• Armenia: Elimination of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
• Australia: Cape York Region Project
• Chile: Port Works Management
• India: SAKALA Mission
• Palestine: Establishment of the Palestine Public Finance Institute
• Rwanda: Automated Passenger Clearance System
• Spain: Decide Madrid
• Thailand: Sa Kaeo Shelter for Children and Families

 

Transferability of Local Programs

 

Transferability of Local Programs: A Framework for Determining the Success and Transferability of Local Program Strategies and Innovations, University of Southern California, Sol Price School of Public Policy, 07 May 2018 [Brief Note] [Full Report]

UNPSA initiatives used as case studies:

• Bangadesh:Upazila Beggars Rehabilitation Activities (UBRA)
• Indonesia:Birth Registration for Vulnerable Children (Si-Rela)
• Spain:Loneliness Among Elderly
• Uganda:Stone Arch Bridge Technology

 

Collective Impact

 

Collective Impact: An Adapted Framework for Public Administration and Governance to Promote Sustainable Development, University of Southern California, Sol Price School of Public Policy, 07 May 2015

Initiatives used as case studies:

• China: Air Pollution Control Campaign: Beijing
• Egypt: Girls Improved Learning Outcomes
• India: Global Polio Eradication Initiative
• United States of America: The Santa Ana Partnership

 

An Exploration of the Implementation and Sustainability

 

An Exploration of the Implementation and Sustainability of Urban Area Policies Aimed at Millennium Development Goals 1 and 7, University of Southern California, Sol Price School of Public Policy, May 2014

Initiatives used as case studies:

• India: Advanced Locality Management (ALM)
• United States of America: Clear LA Solar Feed-in Tariff
• Brazil: Rede Turis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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