The UN Model Convention is a non-binding instrument which aims to provide guidance to countries in designing double tax treaties, as well as in applying and interpreting them. It is developed and updated by the UN Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters, a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council, composed by 25 members from developed and developing countries acting in their personal capacity. The UN Model Convention is formulated to take into account the specific needs of developing countries in designing double tax treaties in line with their own policy…
This publication gives 1) overview of UNPSD, who is eligible and how to apply, and highlights key aspects of the selection process; 2) description and brief analysis of the successful practices from UNPSA winners from 2003 to 2011; 3) presents key findings on the positive impact that the UNPSA has on further promoting and sustaining innovation in government among its winners, as well as lessons learned on what makes innovation successful.
This guide provides practical tools and ideas on planning and implementing citizen engagement practices.
This training material aims to support the development of capacities in the directive, executive and professional levels involved in Human Resources and Capacity fields in the public sector. Its ultimate goal is to provide tools to the organizations and staff in the public administration systems and institutions to achieve their goals within a framework of efficiency and integrity.
The Private sector toolkit is geared towards enhancing partnership between youth and the private sector, and is aimed both at strengthening youth participation at all levels through cooperation among various stakeholders, as well as at highlighting the role
of youth as agents of development.
The guide aims to assist development partners working with and for youth – including Governments, donor agencies, policy makers, NGOs and civil society – and to increase understanding of the growing importance of, and greater potential for, youth participation in development.