African Governance Report
The African Governance Report is a biannual publication, which assesses and monitors progress towards good governance in African countries. It assesses the perception on governance by households and experts at the country level.
Civil Society and Disarmament
The Office for Disarmament Affairs publishes the series entitled "Civil Society and Disarmament" within the context of the General Assembly resolutions on the United Nations Disarmament Information Programme and the United Nations Study on Disarmament and Non-proliferation Education. The publication provides a forum for the views of civil society in order to further an informed debate on topical issues of arms limitation, disarmament and security.
Disarmament Study Series
The Disarmament Study Series is a publication that highlights United Nations General Assembly studies in the field of disarmament undertaken by groups of governmental experts.Disarmament: A Basic Guide
International peace and security - and therefore disarmament - stand at the core of the UN mandate. The publications in this series are designed to inform, educate and generate public understanding of the importance of multilateral action, and to rally support for it, in the field of arms limitation and disarmament. Intended primarily for the general reader, the basic guides may also be useful for the disarmament educator or trainer. They are published by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs in collaboration with the NGO (non-governmental organizations) Committee on Disarmament, Peace and Security pursuant to the purposes of the United Nations Disarmament Information Programme.
Report of the Disarmament Commission
In 1978, General Assembly established a Disarmament Commission (UNDC) as a subsidiary organ of the Assembly, composed of all Member States of the United Nations. It was created as a deliberative body, with the function of considering and making recommendations on various issues in the field of disarmament and of following up on the relevant decisions and recommendations of the special session. It reports annually to the General Assembly.
United Nations E-Government Survey
The United Nations E-Government Survey is produced every two years by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. It is the only report in the world that assesses the e-government development status of all United Nations Member States. It serves as a tool for decision-makers to identify their areas of strength and challenges in e-government and to guide e-government policies and strategies. The publication also highlights emerging e-government trends, issues and innovative practices, as well as challenges and opportunities of e-government development. Each chapter provides an analysis of the Survey’s data, as well as highlights strategies, challenges and opportunities so as to provide policy options. The Survey is intended for government officials, academics, intergovernmental institutions, civil society organisations, the private sector and citizens at large.
United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Occasional Papers
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) publishes the UNODA Occasional Papers series to feature, in edited form, papers that deal with topical issues in the field of arms limitation, disarmament and international security, including statements made at meetings, symposiums, seminars, workshops or lectures.
World e-Parliament Report
The World e-Parliament Reports, prepared by the UN/IPU Global Centre for ICT in Parliament, intend to help legislatures to harness the potential benefits of ICT for their work and establish key goals and priorities for exploiting this valuable resource. While providing evidence of the complexities of e-parliament, the Reports suggest ways to overcome some of the obstacles to the effective use of technology in parliamentary settings.
World Public Sector Report
The World Public Sector Report, one of UNDESA’s Flagship Reports, aims to capture the emerging issues, concerns and innovations in governance and public administration, especially those that contribute to the realization of the UN Development Agenda including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The World Public Sector Report is intended for policy makers, practitioners and civil society, particularly in developing countries and transition economies.