collaboration , reduce the problem of siloes of information and , thus , increase our ability to deliver the 2030 SDGs agenda . These successes are largely due to our strong central governance in headquarters . We are now looking to embark on a new strategy for the next five years focusing on emerging technologies , partnerships and increased financial accountability for IT initiatives .”
When it comes to working with partners , the UN has established a clear Sustainable Development Goal – Goal 17 – with a dedicated office for partnerships and innovation labs . “ Lately , the UN has been empowered to look for useful partnerships with institutions , the private sector and other UN entities to find the best solutions ,” says Cocchioni . Over the years the UN has partnered with various organisations to achieve its operational goals . “ We have worked with IBM , Microsoft , SAP , Oracle as well as Lenovo for desktop and laptop computers , Cisco for network equipment , video conference equipment and network security , HP for servers , Dell EMC for data storage and VMware for virtualisation .”
Cocchioni highlights that although the UN still needs to perfect its operational strategies and further digitalise its processes , it ’ s vision of working towards a better world and its global position as a non-profit organisation makes it a strong and constant catalyst for innovation around the world .
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