Page 14 T he United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG), in collaboration with the Caribbean Centre for Administration Development (CARICAD) and the Caribbean Office of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), will be conducting a transformative Capacity Development Workshop on “The Future of Governance in the Public Sector: Changing Mindsets for Innovation and Public Sector Transformation.” This event will take place in Bridgetown, Barbados, in May 2025. We are grateful for the support and guidance provided by the Government of Barbados. This workshop is part of the project, “Developing Capacities for Innovation, Digital Government Transformation and Changing Mindsets in the Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) (DA2427J)”. The project, implemented by UN DESA/DPIDG and the Division for Sustainable Development Goals (DSDG), aims to: • Enhance public sector capacities for innovation and digital transformation. • Empower public servants with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed for effective public sector transformation. • Strengthen institutional coordination and public accountability. • Engage key stakeholders in the implementation and review of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The workshop will feature expert presentations, interactive exercises and engaging discussions. Participants will: • Gain insights from leading experts in governance and public sector innovation. • Take part in hands-on activities designed to foster innovative thinking and practical application. • Join discussions aimed at promoting mindset changes within the public sector. Participants will also explore future governance scenarios and engage in foresight exercises, discussing innovative strategies that can be tailored to their specific contexts. The workshop will provide ample opportunities for networking and sharing experiences in public sector transformation. Participants will engage in discussions and craft strategies, benefiting from the collective knowledge and insights of their peers. THE TEAM The CARICAD Horizon is a regular publication of the Caribbean Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD). The Horizon has superseded the “Chronicle”. The Editor-in-Chief is CARICAD’s Executive Director, Devon Rowe. The Production Team comprises: Franklyn Michael, Rosemund Warrington, Dr. Lois Parkes, Trudy Waterman and Angela Eversley. PREVIOUS EDITIONS CAN BE VIEWED AT: December 2024 August-September 2024 Special Hurricane Edition July 2024 November-December 2023 Special Hurricane Edition July 2023 February 2023 Special Hurricane Edition July 2022 March 2022 December 2021 October 2021 Special Hurricane Edition June 2021 March 2021 October 2020 July-August 2020 Special Hurricane Edition June 2020 Special COVID-19 Edition May 2020 March 2020 December 2019 October 2019 Board Meeting 2019 Special Edition April 2019 December 2018 August 2018 December 2017 July 2017 1st Floor Weymouth Corporate Centre, Roebuck Street, Bridgetown, Barbados Tel: 246-427-8535 Email: caricad@caricad.net Website: www.caricad.net
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