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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
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SUMMARY:Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development serves as a regional platform to track progress\, share experiences\, and strengthen commitments toward achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs. Organized by CEPAL/ECLAC\, the Forum brings together governments\, UN agencies\, civil society organizations\, academia\, and other stakeholders.   \nDiscussions focus on regional challenges\, opportunities\, and collaborative strategies to advance sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean\, particularly around SDG 3 (good health and well-being)\, SDG 5 (gender equality)\, SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth)\, SDG 14 (life below water)\, and SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals). 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/cepal-sdgforum-2025/
LOCATION:Santiago\, Chile
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T100000
DTSTAMP:20250321T211012Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211012Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Reaching the unreached: Placing key services where they're needed most
DESCRIPTION:Flowminder is hosting a seminar on how to leverage geospatial data to optimize service locations. The session will explore how data-driven insights can help prioritize areas for interventions\, whether for vaccination sites\, schools\, or polling stations—maximizing impact with limited resources. Participants will gain an understanding of key factors affecting resource allocation and Flowminder’s approach to location optimization at national and local levels. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/webinar-flowminder/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTSTAMP:20250124T222123Z
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SUMMARY:Global Disability Summit (GDS) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The third Global Disability Summit (GDS) will be co-hosted by the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the Governments of Germany and Jordan. This event will build on the successes of previous summits\, driving international cooperation to advance the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities.  \nBringing together governments\, multilateral agencies\, businesses\, academia\, civil society organizations\, organizations of persons with disabilities\, and foundations\, the Summit aims to amplify global efforts toward disability-inclusive development. Participants are encouraged to submit actionable commitments\, with standout pledges featured on stage.  \nIn-person and virtual attendance options are available. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/gds-2025/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTSTAMP:20250328T212155Z
CREATED:20250328T212155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T212155Z
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SUMMARY:UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development 2025
DESCRIPTION:This forum aims to highlight the importance of inclusive and evidence-based policy solutions while integrating regional perspectives into global processes. The focus will be on reviewing SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being)\, SDG 5 (Gender Equality)\, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)\, SDG 14 (Life Below Water)\, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).  \nSome of the activities include: a High-level Policy Segment centered on science- and evidence-driven policy solutions\, alongside peer learning roundtables focused on the SDGs under review. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unece-regional-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTSTAMP:20250124T222905Z
CREATED:20250124T222905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T222905Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:The Third Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean is scheduled to be held in Saint Kitts and Nevis from April 7 to 10\, 2025. More details will be published soon on ECLAC’s website.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/3rd-forum-on-human-rights-defenders/
LOCATION:Basseterre\, Saint Kitts and Nevis
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20250314T190836Z
CREATED:20250314T190836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T190836Z
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SUMMARY:11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year’s ARFSD is “Driving job creation and economic growth through sustainable\, inclusive\, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063.” The event\, organized by UNECA and the Government of Uganda in partnership with other organizations\, will focus on assessing progress\, sharing knowledge\, and promoting policy solutions to support the 2030 Agenda in line with regional priorities. \nARFSD report and Chair’s summary will be submitted to ECOSOC and the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF).
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/11th-arfsd/
LOCATION:Kampala\, Uganda
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T103000
DTSTAMP:20250328T211906Z
CREATED:20250328T211906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T211906Z
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SUMMARY:Southern Perspectives: DPI and Open Data as Public Goods
DESCRIPTION:As global discussions advance on the Global Digital Compact\, experts will examine how DPI can bridge digital divides\, promote data sovereignty\, and ensure inclusive\, sustainable digital ecosystems—particularly in the Global South. Organized by D4D.net and the Caribbean DPI Summit\, this hybrid (virtual and in-person) event will feature policymakers\, researchers\, and civil society leaders shaping the future of digital governance. The event is part of the Caribbean DPI Summit in Kingston\, Jamaica. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/d4d-southern-perspectives/
LOCATION:Hybrid
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20250321T211811Z
CREATED:20250321T211811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211811Z
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SUMMARY:WHO Workshop: How the health sector accelerated improvements in CRVS
DESCRIPTION:The World Health Organization is hosting a regional workshop in Thailand from April 23–25\, 2025\, on Getting Everyone in the Picture – How the Health Sector Accelerated Improvements in Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) (2015–2024). Participation is by invitation only.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/who-workshop-crvs/
LOCATION:Chonburi\, Thailand
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20250314T201056Z
CREATED:20250314T201056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T201056Z
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SUMMARY:World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take place from April 21 to 26 in Washington\, D.C. Key events will include the Development Committee Meeting\, the International Monetary and Financial Committee\, and events and fora focused on international development\, the global economy\, and financial markets.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/wb-imf-spring-meetings-2025/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTSTAMP:20250314T174817Z
CREATED:20250109T202323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T174817Z
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SUMMARY:ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum (FfD4 Forum)
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum will take place from April 22 to 25 at the UN Headquarters in New York. This event will bring together governments\, civil society\, and other stakeholders to discuss financing strategies for sustainable development. Considering the SDGs and achievements so far\, the forum aims to tackle urgent global challenges like conflicts\, disasters\, and economic instability through development financing. Panel discussions include The Road to FfD4\, Domestic Public Resources\, Domestic and International Private Business and Finance\, International Development Cooperation\, Science and Capacity-Building\, and many more.  \n  \nVirtual participation is available via UN Web TV. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ffd4-ecosoc-forum-2025/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTSTAMP:20250428T194712Z
CREATED:20250428T194712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T194712Z
UID:51769-1745884800-1745971199@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:ODIN 2024/25 Launch
DESCRIPTION:In today’s rapidly changing world\, open data is essential for informed decisions\, public trust\, and accountable governance. Whether addressing climate risks\, economic shifts\, or social inequality\, accessible and high-quality data is critical to shaping effective\, inclusive solutions. \nBut how open is the data that matters most? \nOn April 29\, Open Data Watch will launch the latest round of the Open Data Inventory (ODIN)—a global assessment of the availability and openness of official statistics. \nThis year’s ODIN will answer:\n🔹 Which countries are leading on open data?\n🔹 Where is progress accelerating—or stalling?\n🔹 How are national statistical systems adapting to emerging data needs?
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/odinlaunch-2024-25/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20250314T175748Z
CREATED:20250314T175748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T175748Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth PrepCom - International Conference on Financing for Development
DESCRIPTION:The PrepCom will be held back-to-back with the ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum Follow-up and will take place from 30 April to 1 May 2025. The event will provide an additional platform to advance dialogue on the Financing for Development agenda.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/4prepcom-ffd4/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20241118T162839Z
CREATED:20241118T162839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T162839Z
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SUMMARY:Global Health Impact Summit – Data that Speaks: Global Health and Gender Equality
DESCRIPTION:This two-day practical learning event will focus on leveraging qualitative methods for research\, measurement\, and evaluation in global health and gender equality. Participants will engage in workshops tailored to specific projects\, methods\, or pressing questions\, gaining insights into innovative qualitative approaches. Virtual participation is available contingent on in-person participation from at least one person from your organization. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/global-health-impact-summit/
LOCATION:Toronto\, Ontario
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTSTAMP:20250109T202852Z
CREATED:20250109T202852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T202852Z
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SUMMARY:Data Innovation Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:DIS 2025 is one of the largest annual Data and AI events in the Nordics\, bringing together over 300 speakers from around the world to explore innovative ideas and practical applications of data and AI. The summit\, celebrating its 10th edition\, will feature over 200 sessions on applied data innovation\, AI\, ML\, big data\, IoT\, and more. This year’s event will be hybrid. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/data-innovation-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Kista\, Sweden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTSTAMP:20250124T221851Z
CREATED:20250124T221851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T221851Z
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SUMMARY:10th Multi-Stakeholder STI Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 10th annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science\, Technology\, and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum) will take place in May 2025. Aligned with the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)\, the 2025 STI Forum will explore science and technology contributions to SDGs\, including health\, gender equality\, economic growth\, ocean conservation\, and global partnerships.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/sti-forum-2025/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T093000
DTSTAMP:20250512T211956Z
CREATED:20250512T211956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T211956Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Data for Intersectionality: Data Sources for More Equitable and Inclusive Data Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar for a timely discussion on Data for Intersectionality: Data Sources for More Equitable and Inclusive Data Systems to explore how we can leverage household surveys\, citizen-generated data\, and qualitative insights to better understand and respond to intersecting forms of inequality. \nThis webinar is co-organized by the Inter-secretariat Working Group on Household Surveys (ISWGHS) and the Global Network of Data Officers and Statisticians. \nSpeakers include:\n▪️Francesca Perucci (Open Data Watch)\n▪️Haoyi Chen (United Nations Statistics Division)\n▪️Elizabeth Lockwood (CBM Global Disability Inclusion)\n▪️Diana Osorio (Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística – DANE Colombia)
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/data-for-intersectionality/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T093000
DTSTAMP:20250512T211522Z
CREATED:20250512T211522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T211522Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Deep learning and remote sensing for agricultural and environmental statistics
DESCRIPTION:The UN Big Data Hub\, hosted by IBGE\, will hold a webinar on climate change indicators\, with a focus on deep learning and remote sensing for agricultural and environmental statistics. Alberto Roman\, senior scientist at Masae Analytics and former NASA expert\, will share how cutting-edge tools in geophysics\, machine learning\, and remote sensing are being used to monitor environmental change and support climate-resilient agriculture. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/webinar-deep-learning-environmental-statistics/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTSTAMP:20250321T213557Z
CREATED:20250321T212619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T213557Z
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SUMMARY:UNGA Informal Interactive Dialogue 2: The Pact for the Future — Monitoring and Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Concerted efforts at the national level are key to the Pact’s successful implementation. Monitoring and evaluation of the progress is key to driving and tracking progress in the implementation of the Pact for the Future. This dialogue will focus on monitoring Pact implementation at the national level\, exploring potential monitoring mechanisms to evaluate progress\, and potentially leveraging tracking systems. This would allow for an exchange of ideas and practices amongst member states.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unga-informal-interactive-dialogue-2/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTSTAMP:20250502T182307Z
CREATED:20250502T182307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T182307Z
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SUMMARY:Regional Workshop on International Statistical Classifications – Latin America and the Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:From 20–22 May 2025\, statisticians from Latin America and the Caribbean will gather in Santiago\, Chile\, for a regional workshop hosted by UNSD and ECLAC. The workshop will focus on the Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC\, Rev. 5) and the Central Product Classification (CPC Ver. 3.0).\, offering participants practical guidance\, peer learning\, and discussions on regional priorities. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/regional-workshop-intl-classification-latam-caribbean/
LOCATION:Santiago\, Chile
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250520T113000
DTSTAMP:20250509T170951Z
CREATED:20250509T170951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T170951Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Statistical inclusion of forcibly displaced and stateless persons
DESCRIPTION:The co-leaders of the Multi-stakeholder Pledges on the Inclusion of Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons will host a webinar focused on statistical inclusion as a foundation for inclusive socio-economic policies.   \nThe event will explore how national statistics can drive effective protection and support for displaced and stateless populations\, highlight successful practices\, and promote resources to help governments and partners turn inclusion commitments into action.  \nSpeakers include:  \n\nMr. Omar Moussa Ali\, Director of Demographic and Social Statistics\, Institute of Statistics of Djibouti (INSTAD)  \n\n\nMs. Natalia Baal\, Head of Secretariat\, Expert Group on Refugee\, IDP\, and Statelessness Statistics (EGRISS)  \n\n\nMr. Gohdar Mohamed\, Head of Population and Labor Force Statistics Department\, Kurdistan Region Statistics Office\, Iraq  \n\n\nMr. Dennis Arvin L. Chan\, Chief State Counsel\, Head of the Refugees and Stateless Persons Protection Unit Department of Justice\, Government of the Philippines  \n\n\nMr. Mulualem Desta\, Deputy Director General\, Refugee and Returnee Services\, Government of Ethiopia  \n\n\nMs. Sian Rasdale Head of Centre for Data & Analysis (CfDA) & Chief Statistician\, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)   \n\nThe webinar will be moderated by Ms. Aissatou Dicko\, Head of the World Bank-UNHCR Joint Data Center on Forced Displacement  
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/webinar-statistical-inclusion-of-forcibly-displaced-and-stateless-persons/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20250502T181105Z
CREATED:20241101T211929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T181105Z
UID:50676-1747785600-1748044799@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Financing for Feminist Futures Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Financing for Feminist Futures conference will bring together activists\, researchers\, policymakers\, donors\, and civil society members to strategize on securing stronger\, more sustainable funding for feminist initiatives. The event aims to center gender equality in global financing discussions\, especially in preparation for the Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4)\, and will introduce a Framework to outline the necessary resources for achieving these goals. Attendees will also explore and discuss 13 selected research projects on advancing feminist funding globally. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/feminist-futures-conference/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20250523T204950Z
CREATED:20250523T204950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T204950Z
UID:51847-1748304000-1748649599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (CAPS) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Conference for Advancing the Participatory Sciences (CAPS) will bring together researchers\, practitioners\, and community leaders for four days of connection and networking in Portland. The panel Citizen Science for Policy: Is the Citizen Science Community Ready for Change?\, will explore how citizen-generated data can influence decision-making. The session will feature Francesca Perucci\, Director of Policy and Partnerships of Open Data Watch and member of the Collaborative on Citizen Data. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/caps-2025/
LOCATION:Portland\, Oregon
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20250523T211408Z
CREATED:20250523T211408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T211408Z
UID:51851-1748390400-1748649599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Enhancing Statistical Leadership for Heads of National Statistical Offices in Asia and the Pacific
DESCRIPTION:This regional training workshop will convene around 15 heads of national statistical offices (NSOs) in Japan for an intensive peer learning and leadership development experience. As the demand for timely\, high-quality data grows\, NSOs are under increasing pressure to modernize and lead effectively within dynamic data ecosystems. This workshop will equip NSO leaders to drive internal\, coordinate broader national statistical systems\, and engage with emerging tools like artificial intelligence to meet evolving data needs and build public trust. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/paris21-wks-asiapacific/
LOCATION:Chiba\, Japan
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T110000
DTSTAMP:20250523T211658Z
CREATED:20250523T211658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T211658Z
UID:51855-1748511900-1748516400@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Global South Perspectives Launch: Rethinking Development in a Shifting Global Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The virtual launch of Global South Perspectives (GSP)\, Southern Voice’s newest publication\, will spotlight international challenges through the lens of the Global South. This event will feature insights from leading researchers on urgent topics such as the climate crisis\, rising debt\, and governance gaps\, offering evidence-based reflections grounded in regional experience. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/global-south-perspectives-launch/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250604
DTSTAMP:20250109T204417Z
CREATED:20250109T204332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T204417Z
UID:51038-1748822400-1748995199@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Hamburg Sustainability Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2025 will unite global policymakers\, business leaders\, academia\, and civil society to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Focusing on large-scale solutions to pressing challenges like poverty\, hunger\, and climate change\, the conference aims to break barriers to SDG implementation. The roundtables and panels will explore topics such as climate-friendly value chains\, unleashing private sector potential\, and fostering global collaboration. Through formats\, participants will work toward practical actions and new alliances to drive forward the SDGs by 2030.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/hamburg-sustainability-conference/
LOCATION:Hamburg\, Germany
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250606T080000
DTSTAMP:20250523T211923Z
CREATED:20250523T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T211923Z
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SUMMARY:The Open Data Inventory 2024/25: A Spotlight on Gender
DESCRIPTION:The Open Data Inventory (ODIN) by Open Data Watch (ODW) assesses the coverage and openness of official statistics to identify gaps\, promote open data policies\, improve access\, and encourage dialogue between national statistical offices (NSOs) and data users. In this webinar\, Open Data Watch will present the global findings of ODIN 2024/25\, with a special focus on gender data. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/odin-genderdata-gdn/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTSTAMP:20250314T200728Z
CREATED:20250314T200728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T200728Z
UID:51562-1749513600-1749772799@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:18th Session Of The Conference Of States Parties To The CRPD (COSP18)
DESCRIPTION:The 18th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP18) will take place from June 10 to 12\, 2025\, at the UN Headquarters. Established in 2008 under Article 40 of the CRPD\, COSP convenes annually to advance the rights of persons with disabilities.  \nIn 2025\, Sri Lanka will serve as President\, with Poland\, Peru\, Canada\, and Tanzania as Vice-Presidents\, representing their respective regional groups. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/cosp18/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTSTAMP:20241017T163514Z
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SUMMARY:4th International Forum on Migration Statistics
DESCRIPTION:The International Forum on Migration Statistics (IFMS) 2025 will occur in Malmö\, Sweden\, in June 2025. Bringing together experts in data and statistics on international migration\, the forum will focus on advancements since IFMS 2022\, emphasizing topics related to gender and tools like Big Data and AI. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ifms-2025/
LOCATION:Malmö\, Sweden
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250620T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250620T150000
DTSTAMP:20250627T202925Z
CREATED:20250627T202925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T202925Z
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SUMMARY:Launch Webinar: From Gaps to Gains - A New E-learning Course to Support Governments in the Voluntary National Reviews
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, shrinking aid budgets are putting pressure on national data systems — just when we need them most to track development\, support inclusive policies\, and accelerate progress on the SDGs. To help countries turn this challenge into opportunity\, PARIS21\, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA)\, and the UN Statistics Division (UNSD) are launching a new e-learning course: From Gaps to Gains: Making VNRs Data-Driven and Inclusive.  \nThis free course is designed for governments and national statistics offices (NSOs) to make the most of the Voluntary National Review (VNR) process — turning it into a powerful platform for smarter data collaboration\, governance\, and investment.  \n 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/launch-webinar-from-gaps-to-gains-a-new-e-learning-course-to-support-governments-in-the-voluntary-national-reviews/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250717
DTSTAMP:20250502T183009Z
CREATED:20250502T183009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T183009Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the Pacific
DESCRIPTION:The Third Ministerial Conference on CRVS in Asia and the Pacific will bring ministers and high-level officials across key sectors to celebrate progress from the CRVS Decade\, review gaps\, and renew regional commitments. The event will aim to align the CRVS agenda with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/3rd-conference-crvs-asia-pacific/
LOCATION:Bangkok\, Thailand
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