On 9 November, the United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) welcomed Under-Secretary-General Larbi Djacta, Chairperson of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), for an official visit at the invitation of the United Nations Field Staff Union (UNFSU).

During a Town Hall meeting connecting colleagues in Brindisi and Valencia, USG Djacta presented the work of the ICSC, including the ongoing Cost-of-Living Survey, and addressed matters related to staff entitlements and conditions of service.

UNGSC welcomed a 27-member delegation from the People’s Republic of China to its premises in Brindisi.

The delegation included representatives from the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), the Ministries of Commerce and Foreign Affairs, the Chinese Embassy in Italy, and other representatives operating in technical sectors, including engineering and telecommunications.

How does the work carried out across UNGSC translate into impact on the ground?

This was the focus of UNDay 2026, bringing colleagues together to reflect on the people, expertise and shared commitment behind the delivery of United Nations mandates.

Five speakers from UNGSC, the Standing Police Capacity and Justice and Corrections shared their experiences, connecting from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Valencia and Brindisi.

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) welcomed a delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), led by the Commissioner Internal Services, Dr Habib Bappah, to Brindisi for a three-day visit focused on the exchange of knowledge and organizational best practices related to operational support.

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) welcomed Dr. Andreas Wladis, recently appointed Director of the Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health (DHMOSH), accompanied by Dr. Ester Tan, Chief of Population Health Strategy and Intelligence, for a two-day visit to Brindisi.

The visit provided an opportunity for UNGSC and the new DHMOSH leadership team to exchange views on emerging occupational safety and health (OSH) priorities across the United Nations Secretariat and explore opportunities for closer collaboration.

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) welcomed Ms. Cecilia Piccioni, Deputy Secretary General and Director General for Political Affairs and International Security of Italy's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Through a series of briefings and site visits, the delegation explored how UNGSC delivers supply chain, digital technology and other specialized capabilities that enable United Nations operations worldwide. 

Today, the United Nations Global Service Centre (#UNGSC) welcomed a delegation of students from LUISS Guido Carli University's Master's Programme in Mediterranean Cooperation and Security, accompanied by a representative of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), for a visit to the Centre in Brindisi. 

Artificial Intelligence is already reshaping how information is analysed, decisions are supported, and services are delivered. Building the skills to use these tools responsibly is becoming increasingly important.

Over two days, colleagues in Brindisi and Valencia came together for the AI4AII 2026 Co-Creation Workshop, connecting both duty stations through a shared learning environment focused on the practical application of approved AI tools.

From 1 to 6 June 2026, the United Nations Global Service Centre (#UNGSC) welcomed a delegation from the African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU) 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.

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.