Programme of technical cooperation
Drawing on its analytical capacities and the policy debate in intergovernmental bodies, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs and other entities of the United Nations advise and support countries in implementing development strategies consistent with global action plans on economic and social development. The aims are to build national capacities, and to strengthen economic and technical links among developing countries.
DESA represents a crucial interface between global policies and national action and between research and operational activities. International agreements are translated into strategies at the country level, while lessons learned and experiences gained are fed back into the policy-making process.
Global programme for the integration of public administration and the science of disasters
Communities such as this one in Tangshan, China are reducing their vulnerability to natural disasters through a global network of scientists, public administrators and civil society.