Gayan Peiris

Head of Data and Technology - Chief Digital Office, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

[Gayan Peiris @GayanPeiris]

ATTENTION: @UNDPDigital Data to Policy Navigator is in 1st place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏 Rally the troops to celebrate now!: https://t.co/LF6N8imDDt #AnthemAwards

[Anthony Ngororano @ANgororano]

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

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

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! https://t.co/k6JJNaQJlX

[KingdomNL at UN @KingdomNL_UN]

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: https://t.co/fg7xSJ5Jry

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

🏅 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: https://t.co/edOANafS26

#DigitalUNDP

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

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: https://t.co/rSQQ0SLer5

[Marcos Athias Neto @marcosathias]

.@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: https://t.co/jUKM94j0iw

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

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: https://t.co/nbR1GHiAco

[UNDP Kenya @UNDPKenya]

📊 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: 🔗https://t.co/oODbrYgjeQ

[UNDP Kenya @UNDPKenya]

💧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

👉https://t.co/pyrmmlAhNa

[Marcos Athias Neto @marcosathias]

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➡️https://t.co/EsTjkvGSAY

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

🌐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

[UN Development @UNDP]

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. https://t.co/uQ83TCbGqX

[Robert Opp @Robert_Opp]

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: https://t.co/4y9aYiUd8b

[Robert Opp @Robert_Opp]

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 https://t.co/IADiLjGkoV

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

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.

👉https://t.co/xPfUUmN6w2

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

🌐 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: https://t.co/05A3H929o4

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

🗓️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: https://t.co/fH3mqFKcxy

#UNGA

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

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➡️https://t.co/uePLkN1uEw

[UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub @UNDPDigital]

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: https://t.co/vwQVbVEhfJ