Evolving for Impact: Skills and Culture for Tomorrow  

 
 
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Halfway through the 2030 Agenda, the world is not on track to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. It is not too late to change course, if we all rethink, refocus, and recharge. “UN 2.0” encapsulates the Secretary-General's vision of a modern UN family, rejuvenated by a forward-thinking culture and empowered by cutting-edge skills for the twenty-first century – to turbocharge our support to people and planet.

We will strive towards this vision with a powerful fusion of innovation, data, digital, foresight and behavioural science skills and culture – a dynamic combination that we call the “Quintet of Change”. It is about evolution towards more agile, diverse, responsive, and impactful UN organizations. The Secretary-General’s policy brief explains the journey ahead.

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"UN 2.0 is about strengthening our expertise and culture in data, digital, innovation, foresight, and behavioural science – to build a UN System that can better support Member States in the years to come."

ANTÓNIO GUTERRES

United Nations Secretary-General

Forward-thinking culture

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It is our ambition to cultivate an organizational culture that thrives on agility, creativity, learning, and adaptability. We aspire to nurture a dynamic UN ecosystem that champions diversity, inclusion, and youth empowerment, rooted in unwavering commitments to sustainability, integrity, humility, and humanity. By accelerating work underway, our goal is to reshape the blueprint for forward-thinking international organizations in the twenty-first century.

Quintet of cutting-edge skills

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DATA

Building modern data skills and culture is integral to our mission. It means enhancing our capabilities to gather, process, and use data from diverse sources. It is about transforming raw data into valuable insights that drive smarter decisions and impact.

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INNOVATION

Cultivating innovation skills and culture is about fostering environments that encourage creativity, risk-taking, and continuous learning. It goes beyond simple problem-solving - it's about viewing challenges as opportunities for groundbreaking ideas and solutions.

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BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE

Nurturing behavioural science skills and promoting a culture of behavioural insight goes beyond understanding human actions. It is about applying knowledge of human behaviour to design evidence-based strategies and interventions that encourage positive change.

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DIGITAL

Developing digital skills and culture means embracing technological advancements and integrating them seamlessly into our work processes. It is about leveraging digital tools and platforms to enhance efficiency, foster collaboration, and amplify results.

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FORESIGHT

Instilling a culture of foresight means equipping ourselves with the capacities to discern emerging trends, anticipate potential shifts, and respond proactively. It signifies a commitment to long-term thinking, strategic planning, and readiness for a spectrum of possible futures.

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