At a milestone moment, the inaugural AGCS Forum reaffirmed that statistics matter not only to advance rights, justice, and opportunities for all, but also to elevate the role of data for more inclusive development impacting women and children.
With the estimated global cost of corruption now reaching $3.6 billion annually, a new transparency tool shows how data can shine a light on corruption and promote transparency, accountability, and good governance.
For over a decade, the Open Data Inventory (ODIN) has independently measured the coverage and openness of official statistics published by National Statistical Offices (NSOs). The 2026/27 exercise is underway with 11 trained researchers evaluating national data across 23 categories and 60+ indicators for 198 countries.
Reliable agricultural data is the cornerstone of food security and productivity, leading to smarter investments and strengthening decision-making at both the farm and the policy level.