United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

International AffairsNew York, United States201-500 Employees

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) supports governments worldwide in setting agendas and making policy decisions to tackle economic, social, and environmental challenges. As the home of the Sustainable Development Goals, UN DESA supplies analysis, forecasts, and policy guidance to help countries plan today for sustainable futures and build the capacities needed to realize the SDGs for people and the planet. 
Based in New York City, UN DESA operates within the international affairs arena, serving national governments as its primary clients by addressing development and policy planning needs. Recent reporting highlights collaborations and activities within the UN system, including a June 2026 partnership with Playing For Change.

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