Country Workshop on Access to New Data Sources for Official Statistics: Business Models for Big Data

Past Events

22/06/2016 – 23/06/2016, Quezon City, Philippines

Hosted by the Philippines Statistics Authority and PARIS21, this workshop will explore the potential of harnessing data from non-traditional sources and players such as private companies for use in official statistics to contribute towards timely and regular monitoring of SDG indicators in the Philippines. It will also present an opportunity for private companies to understand their potential role in data sharing and exchange for the benefit of the citizenry as part of their corporate social responsibility…more

Implementing the Common Statistical Production Architecture

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22/06/2016 – 24/06/2016, Geneva, Switzerland

Hosted by UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and Eurostat, this workshop will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, at the premises of the United Nations. It is being organised in the context of the work of the High-Level Group on the Modernisation of Official Statistics. It aims to promote the use of the Common Statistical Production Architecture (CSPA), to facilitate the sharing of ideas and plans for modernising statistical production, and to identify opportunities for international collaboration activities. The workshop is primarily intended for staff of statistical organisations who are responsible for developing and implementing corporate IT solutions, as well as enterprise and information architects, methodologists and subject-matter specialists involved in the modernisation of statistical production…more

Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics 2016: Data and Development Economics

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20/06/2016 – 21/06/2016, Washington, DC, USA

The Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics (ABCDE), organized by the World Bank Development Economics (DEC) Vice Presidency, is one of the world’s best known series of conferences for the presentation and discussion of new knowledge on development. The conference aims to promote the exchange of cutting-edge research among researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners. This upcoming conference will take place at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The theme of the conference will be “Data and Development.”…more

World Economic Forum on Latin America

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16/06/2016 – 17/06/2016, Medellin, Colombia

The World Economic Forum on Latin America brings together leaders from all sectors, as well as academic thought leaders and millennials, to explore how a new prosperity agenda can be actively shaped. Returning to Colombia and hosted in the city of Medellín, the meeting gathers at a remarkable place and time: Medellín’s transformation over the past two decades is a stark example of successful 21st-century urban innovation. At the same time, Colombia is close to a historic accord that promises opportunities for sustained peace, economic progress and social inclusion. These inspiring achievements teach valuable lessons and are a reminder that socio-economic advances require constant attention as well as concerted and strategic action…more

Gender 360 Summit: Engaging Adolescent Girls and Boys in Achieving Gender Equality and Combating Gender-based Violence

Past Events

15/06/2016 – 16/06/2016, Washington, DC, USA

Hosted by FHI 360, this year’s summit will spotlight important development issues affecting adolescent girls and boys. Speakers from around the world – including adolescent girls and boys, youth activists and development experts – will convene to support adolescents’ empowerment and leadership, addressing core obstacles such as gender-based violence and coming up with tangible solutions to help advance gender equality…more

How Multilateral Banks Track Gender Equality

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09/06/2016, Washington, DC, USA

Through its Gender and Development Program, the Center for Global Development is examining donor institutions’ various approaches to promoting gender equality and tracking gender-related results. Join Senior Fellows Mayra Buvinic and Charles Kenny for the next step in this research area: an event focused on how multilateral banks (MDBs) integrate gender across their operations and measure their gender equality-related impacts…more

Federal Innovation Summit

Past Events

07/06/2016, Washington, DC, USA

Hosted by Newseum, join top government officials and industry leaders at the Federal Innovation Summit as they explore the cutting edge innovations and best practices leading both the public and private sectors. The summit will feature discussions on the latest trends in mobility that empower agency workforces and the programs they offer, the evolving technologies that boost mission effectiveness and efficiency, and the innovative tools and best practices used to secure the federal enterprise…more

Transformative Innovation for International Development—Part Two: Innovation Ecosystems

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02/06/2016, Washington, DC, USA

Hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), this event will launch a new joint report on transformative innovation for international development by CSIS and the Japan International Cooperation Agency Research Institute (JICA-RI). The report examines the potential for specific approaches to lead to transformative innovation and high-yield economic growth in developing countries. One chapter of the report considers the inputs to building innovation ecosystems, including the catalytic role of fabrication laboratories in building innovation ecosystems in developing countries…more