United Nations Global Service Centre

05/06/2026

Strengthening AU–UN Partnerships

From 1 to 6 June 2026, the United Nations Global Service Centre ( ) welcomed a delegation from the African Union Commission ( ) and the United Nations Office to the African Union ( ) to Brindisi for a focused working visit.
The programme combined strategic dialogue with direct exposure to UNGSC’s integrated service model — connecting supply chain, infrastructure, environmental solutions, and digital technologies within a single operational framework.

Reflecting on the visit, Col. Mohamed Nassim Boughlali, Peace Support Operations Division, African Union Commission, noted:
“The visit served as an important opportunity to deepen institutional dialogue and promote mutual learning with the United Nations on mission support and logistics management.”

This engagement reinforces a shared objective: strengthening institutional capacity for peace support operations through structured cooperation, technical alignment, and knowledge exchange.
As operational demands evolve, partnerships grounded in practical expertise remain central to delivering effective and sustainable mission support.

UN Photo | Giulia Capone

29/05/2026

What does peacekeeping look like through the lens of technology?

At the United Nations Global Service Centre ( ) in Brindisi, the Robotics Competition brought together students from Puglia, offering a practical introduction to how technology supports United Nations operations in the field. The same initiative will also take place at UNGSC’s Valencia base on 11 June, where students from the local community will be welcomed in the same spirit of engagement and learning.
Organized in the framework of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers—observed this year under the theme “Invest in Peace”—the initiative provided participants with the opportunity to engage directly with challenges inspired by real operational scenarios. From obstacle navigation and hazardous material detection to supply chain coordination and rapid response, each task reflected functions carried out in peacekeeping and humanitarian contexts.
By translating complex operational needs into hands-on challenges, the competition highlighted how innovation, engineering, and problem-solving contribute to enabling missions in some of the world’s most demanding environments.
“The competition forms part of UNGSC’s broader engagement with local communities—creating opportunities to connect education, technology, and operational realities, while contributing to building the skills that will shape future generations.” UNGSC Director Mr. Anton Antchev.

UN Photo | Yu Ruining

18/05/2026

What happens when academic research is tested against real challenges faced in United Nations field operations context?

Through the Academia Partnership Programme, the United Nations Global Service Centre ( ) collaborated with the Geospatial Technologies Master’s Programme at Universitat Jaume I. This year, the project centred on “Innovative Solutions for Geospatial and IoT Challenges in Field Operations.”
This year, postgraduate student projects turned operational data into practical prototypes using AI, geospatial analytics, and simulation. The results included predictive models, interactive dashboards, and optimization tools to support disaster response, humanitarian operations, fuel efficiency, and situational awareness. Several of these solutions are being assessed for further development within UNGSC.
UNGSC is proud to connect academic talent with real-world UN challenges and looks forward to continuing this collaboration.

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30/04/2026

For peacekeeping missions and humanitarian operations, uninterrupted access to digital systems is not a matter of administrative convenience — it is an operational necessity. The Twin Data Centre model is therefore not only an engineering choice. Read more below...

29/04/2026

This month, a delegation was welcomed at the Palau de la Generalitat, in the framework of the High-Level Committee on Management meeting, which brought together colleagues from across the United Nations system.

The event provided an opportunity to engage with local authorities and partners supporting the UN presence in Valencia, where UN entities continue to expand their operations, now comprising nearly 750 personnel across UN premises in Valencia.

During the reception, the Regional Minister for Social Services, Equality and Housing, Elena Albalat, highlighted the importance of continued collaboration with the expansion of the UN premises in Valencia and reinforce its role as a hub for innovation and cooperation.

As highlighted during the visit, UNGSC continues to position itself not only as a service provider, but as a strategic enabler— This was reflected in its demonstrated resilience, most notably following the October 2024 floods, when critical ICT services continued without interruption and operations were restored in record time, highlighting the Centre’s ability to translate resilience into concrete support for UN operations in an evolving context.

22/04/2026

Yesterday, representatives from the Univpm Università Politecnica delle Marche (Department of Industrial Engineering and Mathematical Sciences) visited the United Nations Global Service Centre ( ) in Brindisi.

The visit builds on the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between UNGSC and the University, with discussions focusing on concrete areas of collaboration.
Particular attention was given to the shadowing programme currently underway, which provides participants with direct exposure to how UNGSC supports field missions worldwide—offering insight into the operational, logistical and technological processes behind UN operations.

Reflecting on the visit, representatives of the University noted:
“The exchange confirmed the strong strategic value of the collaboration between Marche Polytechnic University and UNGSC, strengthening the integration of academic excellence with a highly specialized international institutional context and opening valuable opportunities for future HLM Master students.”

UN Photo | Giulia Capone

20/04/2026

At the Lectures for Peace initiative hosted by the Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro, the Director of the United Nations Global Service Centre ( ) was invited to deliver a keynote lecture on the practical foundations of peacekeeping effectiveness.
The initiative was organized as part of a broader programme taking place in March and April 2026 to promote a culture of peace, bringing together academic and institutional perspectives on the evolving meaning of peace.
Delivered within the framework of the ongoing collaboration between UNGSC and the University, the session engaged students, PhD candidates, and the wider academic community on how peace is enabled in practice—through the capacity to deploy, sustain, and adapt operations in complex and volatile environments.
Drawing on UNGSC’s operational role, the lecture outlined how integrated capabilities across supply chain, digital technology, and infrastructure contribute to operational readiness and continuity, supporting peace operations under demanding conditions.
Partnerships such as this strengthen the connection between academic insight and operational expertise, enhancing external understanding and support for UN capabilities while fostering collaboration across institutions.

10/04/2026

At the United Nations Global Service Centre ( ), a visit by the Regional Stress Counsellor for Europe and the Americas, Ms. Anne-Marie Serrano-Banquet, is providing personnel in Brindisi and Valencia with access to confidential counselling sessions and practical tools to strengthen psychological safety in the workplace.
Through individual and group sessions, as well as a dedicated workshop on communication and team dynamics, colleagues are engaging in practical approaches to support well-being in demanding operational environments.
By integrating these practices into daily work, UNGSC continues to reinforce a culture where resilience, collaboration, and performance go hand in hand — strengthening operations across the globe.

01/04/2026

supports global operations delivery by providing integrated supply chain and digital technology services to the UN system. Through shared infrastructure, surge capacity, and scalable in-house solutions, it enables faster deployment, reduces cost and operational risk, and sustains mandates as requirements evolve.

With increasing reliance on its strategic locations in Brindisi (Italy) and Valencia (Spain) and demonstrated efficiency gains, UNGSC continues to be a strategic asset for Secretariat-wide operations.

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19/03/2026

At the Final Conference of the ACHIEVE-IT (Academic Collaboration through Higher International Education for a Viable and Equitable Africa with Italy) project, hosted by the Università del Salento, the United Nations Global Service Centre ( ) joined academic scholars from Europe and Africa promoting collaboration in higher education, innovation, and sustainable development.
Bringing together over 60 professors and researchers from 18 African and multiple Italian universities, the conference addressed key areas such as digital transformation, energy and urban planning, environmental protection—areas closely aligned with UNGSC’s mandate.
UNGSC experts also contributed to the discussions, supporting information sharing and knowledge exchange.
Opening the event, Anton Antchev, Director of UNGSC, highlighted the importance of mutual learning in addressing today’s global challenges:
“This project, through our collaboration with the University of Salento, enabled UNGSC to contribute to areas aligned with its core support functions within the UN Secretariat—namely digital transformation, energy, and environmental protection. It was a privilege to be part of this broader collaboration involving several Italian and Associated African universities.”

By fostering dialogue on these themes, initiatives like this contribute to more informed decision-making in an increasingly complex global landscape.