General Assembly (GA) | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)

General Assembly (GA) The General Assembly is one of the six main organs of the United Nations, the only one in which all Member States have equal representation: one nation, one vote. All 193 Member States of the United Nations are represented in this unique forum to discuss and work together on a wide array of international issues covered by the UN Charter, such as development, peace and security, international law, etc. In September, all the Members meet in the General Assembly Hall in New York for the annual General Assembly session.

Our work falls under The following main committees of the GA:

1. Second Committee (Economic and Financial Committee)
2. Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee)

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2024

Information and digital technologies for advancing social development: opportunities and challenges for improving social policies

The report presents an overview of existing digital divides and policy options to promote meaningful connectivity for all, in particular those living in poverty. It is then focused on how information and digital technologies are used by Governments to enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and inclusiveness of social policies, by drawing references from the fields of social protection, health care and education.

The report provides the following considerations and recommendations to ensure that the integration of information and digital technologies into social policies is guided by broader development objectives, favours inclusion and social equity, protects human rights and benefits all, while accelerating progress towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…