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SUMMARY:FfD4 2nd PrepCom: How investments in data drive effective development financing?
DESCRIPTION:ODW will host a roundtable discussion as part of the second preparatory meeting for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). “From Monterrey to Sevilla: How Investments in Data Drive Effective Development Financing” will explore the essential role of data in shaping development financing strategies. This session will emphasize two key points: the need to invest in data as a critical development asset and the power of high-quality data to inform effective financing decisions.   \nThis is a hybrid event\, read more here.  
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ffd4-2prepcom-odw/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241204
DTSTAMP:20241125T213631Z
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UID:50762-1733184000-1733270399@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:One Water Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:The One Water Summit\, part of the One Planet Summit initiative\, will convene on 3 December 2024 in Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia. The Summit seeks to accelerate progress on SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation) and advance solutions for global water challenges. By addressing critical issues like water scarcity\, quality\, and its role in climate adaptation\, the event seeks to enhance global water governance and catalyze partnerships ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/one-water-summit/
LOCATION:Riyadh\, Saudi Arabia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTSTAMP:20241125T213450Z
CREATED:20241125T213410Z
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SUMMARY:First Global VNR Workshop 2025
DESCRIPTION:This event\, organized by UN DESA and UNOSD\, aims to support government officials in coordinating the preparation of voluntary national reviews (VNRs) for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) 2025. The workshop will focus on enhancing the evidence-based foundation of VNRs by addressing challenges in data availability\, disaggregation\, and monitoring exacerbated by crises. Participants will share best practices\, explore innovations in data integration and alternative data sources\, and improve coordination across governments for more effective Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) reporting.   \nThe workshop is exclusive to representatives of VNR countries and relevant UN Secretariat entities.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/vnr-workshop/
LOCATION:Incheon\, Republic of Korea
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTSTAMP:20241118T162457Z
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SUMMARY:2nd PrepCom FfD4
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) session for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) will take place in December 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The PrepCom is tasked with organizational\, procedural\, and substantive preparations for the upcoming conference in Sevilla\, focusing on advancing sustainable development financing and implementing the outcomes of previous conferences. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/2nd-prepcom-ffd4/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241128
DTSTAMP:20241101T211712Z
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SUMMARY:13th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 UN Forum on Business and Human Rights will focus on implementing a “smart mix of measures”—national\, international\, voluntary\, and mandatory—within the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Participants will explore key challenges and advancements\, particularly in areas such as AI\, climate change\, Indigenous rights\, and human rights due diligence\, with a focus on improving access to remedies for those affected by business activities. This multi-stakeholder platform provides a unique opportunity to assess the effectiveness of these approaches and discuss ongoing priorities in the business and human rights agenda. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/13th-business-and-human-rights-forum/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Baku:20241119T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Baku:20241119T170000
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SUMMARY:COP29: Local Action\, Global Impact – Advancing Climate Solutions on the road to COP30
DESCRIPTION:This side event at COP29 will focus on advancing SDG localization and climate action through multi-stakeholder collaboration. It will explore strategies to scale up efforts toward COP30 and enhance community-driven approaches to implementing the Paris Agreement and SDGs. Participants will discuss best practices\, financing mechanisms\, and policy roadmaps to strengthen Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)\, with a focus on gender equality\, youth empowerment\, and sustainable oceans. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/cop29-local-action-global-impact-advancing-climate-solutions-on-the-road-to-cop30/
LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241120
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SUMMARY:Seminar on Integrating Household Surveys with Diverse Data Sources
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will explore the integration of household surveys with diverse data sources to enhance the inclusivity\, timeliness\, and efficiency of national data systems. Co-organized by the UN Statistics Division and the National Bureau of Statistics of China\, it invites discussions on practical approaches to improving survey interoperability\, addressing data quality concerns\, and utilizing nontraditional data such as mobile positioning and social media for innovative data collection. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/seminar-household-surveys/
LOCATION:Shanghai\, China
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T153000
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SUMMARY:UNWDF Session – Catalyzing Commitments for Sustainable Development Data
DESCRIPTION:If you are participating at the UNWDF 2024 in Medellín (Colombia)\, join ODW and PARIS21 at the interactive poster exhibition “Catalyzing Commitments for Sustainable Development Data” on Friday. This session will highlight the UNWDF Commit to Data campaign and its champions. \nSee other ODW sessions at the UNWDF 2024 here.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unwdf-c2d/
LOCATION:Medellín\, Colombia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241114T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241114T173000
DTSTAMP:20241017T162153Z
CREATED:20241017T162107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T162153Z
UID:50290-1731601800-1731605400@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNWDF Session – Strengthening country capacity to translate gender data into use and impact by 2030
DESCRIPTION:If you are participating at the UNWDF 2024 in Medellín (Colombia)\, join ODW and its partners at the session “Getting to the finish line: Strengthening country capacity to translate gender data into use and impact by 2030″ on Thursday.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unwdf-odw4/
LOCATION:Medellín\, Colombia
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241114T163000
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CREATED:20241017T162521Z
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UID:50293-1731598200-1731601800@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNWDF Session – Leveraging gender data capacity measures in practice
DESCRIPTION:If you are participating at the UNWDF 2024 in Medellín (Colombia)\, join ODW and its partners at the session “Measure for Measure: Leveraging gender data capacity measures in practice” on Thursday.  
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unwdf-odw3/
LOCATION:Medellín\, Colombia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241113T160000
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CREATED:20241017T163119Z
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UID:50297-1731510000-1731513600@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNWDF Session – Intersectional Approaches and Resource Mobilization for Inclusive and Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:If you are participating at the UNWDF 2024 in Medellín (Colombia)\, join ODW and its partners at the session “Enhancing CRVS Systems: Intersectional Approaches and Resource Mobilization for Inclusive and Sustainable Development” on Wednesday.  
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unwdf-odw/
LOCATION:Medellín\, Colombia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Bogota:20241113T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Bogota:20241113T160000
DTSTAMP:20241017T162728Z
CREATED:20241017T162728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T162728Z
UID:50295-1731510000-1731513600@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:UNWDF Session – Peer to Peer exchange: Open Data frameworks for better SDG reporting
DESCRIPTION:If you are participating at the UNWDF 2024 in Medellín (Colombia)\, join ODW and Open Data Charter at the interactive session “Peer to Peer exchange: Open Data frameworks for better SDG reporting” on Wednesday. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/unwdf-odw2/
LOCATION:Medellín\, Colombia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTSTAMP:20240920T210327Z
CREATED:20240920T210327Z
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UID:49753-1731369600-1731715199@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:2024 UN World Data Forum (UNWDF)
DESCRIPTION:The UN World Data Forum aims to drive data innovation\, foster partnerships\, and secure high-level support for sustainable development through improved data practices. Since its inception\, the Forum has expanded significantly\, now engaging over 20\,000 stakeholders from various sectors\, and has produced key documents like the Cape Town Global Action Plan and the Hangzhou Declaration to guide and accelerate progress in data and statistics. The 5th edition of the Forum will be held in Medellín\, Colombia.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/2024-unwdf/
LOCATION:Medellín\, Colombia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241123
DTSTAMP:20240923T140621Z
CREATED:20240923T140445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T140621Z
UID:49818-1731283200-1732319999@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29)
DESCRIPTION:COP is a series of international meetings where governments review progress on the Paris Agreement and negotiate actions to limit global warming. The 29th edition of the conference will take place in Baku\, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Climate Change Conferences are crucial for fostering international collaboration and securing stronger commitments to mitigate climate change and protect vulnerable communities worldwide. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/cop-29/
LOCATION:Baku\, Azerbaijan
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102
DTSTAMP:20241101T212125Z
CREATED:20241101T212125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T212125Z
UID:50680-1730419200-1730505599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Navigating the Nexus between disaster-related statistics and CRVS Systems for risk-informed development
DESCRIPTION:Side event organized by ESCAP\, UNEP\, and ECE as part of the 4th Global Expert Forum. It seeks to explore the nexus between disaster-related statistics and civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems\, including using civil registration to support the production of disaster-related statistics. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/navigating-the-nexus/
LOCATION:Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102
DTSTAMP:20240920T220102Z
CREATED:20240920T220102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T220102Z
UID:49793-1730419200-1730505599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:In-person Training in Gender Statistics for Turks and Caicos Islands
DESCRIPTION:The Training on Gender Data Collection in the Turks and Caicos Islands is designed to enhance the technical capacity of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI)’s public sector in collecting and analyzing sex-disaggregated data. The in-person workshop\, to be held in November 2024 (date TBC)\, will offer a deeper dive into practical applications of gender data collection. Participants will work on case studies and exercises\, applying what they learned during the webinars to real-world gender data scenarios\, with hands-on feedback from facilitators. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/training-turks-and-caicos/
LOCATION:Turks and Caicos Islands
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T130000
DTSTAMP:20241025T192108Z
CREATED:20241025T191414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T192108Z
UID:50555-1730201400-1730206800@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Moving from monitoring to substance: Why data and statistics are integral to the FFD agenda and how to make it real
DESCRIPTION:This event\, hosted by the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data in collaboration with the Governments of Canada\, Norway\, Sierra Leone\, and the UK\, will take place alongside the Multi-Stakeholder Hearing in preparation for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4). Panelists will discuss how strong data and statistical systems are crucial for mobilizing domestic resources\, attracting private finance\, enhancing aid effectiveness\, managing debt\, and leveraging technology and innovation to achieve better policy outcomes for citizens.  
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/gpsdd-ffd4/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T120000
DTSTAMP:20241017T161616Z
CREATED:20241017T161616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T161616Z
UID:50284-1730199600-1730203200@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Consortium for Inclusive Data (CID) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Consortium for Inclusive Data (CID) for a webinar on “Taking Stock of SOGIESC Inclusion in Household Surveys.” Speakers Dominik Koehler and D’Lane Compton from the World Bank will discuss efforts to identify surveys that include SOGIESC questions. \nRegistration Required.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/cid-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241028T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20241028T170000
DTSTAMP:20241011T151955Z
CREATED:20241011T151430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T151955Z
UID:50107-1730131200-1730134800@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Advancing Data Equity: An Action-Oriented Framework
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore the concept of data equity\, examining how fair and inclusive data practices can promote human rights and reduce power imbalances in emerging data ecosystems. Participants will discuss challenges and tools for advancing data equity across industries\, focusing on data governance and its alignment with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/data-equity-framework/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241029
DTSTAMP:20241025T192136Z
CREATED:20241025T191003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T192136Z
UID:50553-1730073600-1730159999@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Multistakeholder Hearing FfD4
DESCRIPTION:The Multistakeholder Hearing will take place in New York on 28 October\, providing a platform for Member States\, civil society\, academia\, the private sector\, and philanthropy organizations to actively engage in discussions toward an outcome for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). UN grounds pass holders\, including representatives of NGOs with consultative status with ECOSOC\, Member States representatives\, and UN staff\, do not need to register for participation. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/multistakeholder-hearing-ffd4/
LOCATION:New York City\, NY USA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241027T150000
DTSTAMP:20241025T191943Z
CREATED:20241025T191943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T191943Z
UID:50563-1730035800-1730041200@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Civil registration\, vital statistics and legal identity in poly-crisis: Lessons learned
DESCRIPTION:Part of the 2024 Canadian Conference on Global Health\, this virtual session led by the IDRC will focus on “Civil Registration\, Vital Statistics and Legal Identity in Poly-Crisis: Lessons Learned.” Chaired by Sana Naffa\, the session will examine the role of universal legal identity in sustainable development\, addressing the unregistered births\, deaths\, and marriages that contribute to the “scandal of invisibility. Presentations will highlight initiatives in Colombia\, Indonesia\, Guatemala\, Uganda\, and Ghana\, showcasing efforts to enhance legal identity and visibility for disadvantaged populations. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ccgh-idrc2/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241026T170000
DTSTAMP:20241025T191814Z
CREATED:20241025T191814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T191814Z
UID:50560-1729942200-1729962000@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Improving human health and health equity in a poly-crisis context: Progress and lessons learned
DESCRIPTION:Part of the 2024 Canadian Conference on Global Health\, this session led by the IDRC will focus on enhancing access to health services for vulnerable populations during crises. Chaired by Nafissatou Diop\, the panel will feature projects addressing sexual and reproductive health services for internally displaced people in Burkina Faso\, maternal health improvements in Niger\, and the integration of women and girls in the informal sector into pandemic response measures. Participants can attend in person or virtually.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/ccgh-idrc1/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102
DTSTAMP:20241004T162924Z
CREATED:20241004T155116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T162924Z
UID:50015-1729468800-1730505599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Advancing Gender Equality Through Strategic Data Insights (UN CBD COP16)
DESCRIPTION:The conference will focus on integrating gender equality into biodiversity conservation. The discussions will emphasize the importance of sex-disaggregated data and gender-responsive actions in biodiversity management. Hosted by Women4Biodiversity and global partners\, the event will present tools\, methodologies\, and insights to improve gender data in environmental efforts. Attendees can join in person or virtually\, and the outcomes will contribute to CBD COP16 in Cali\, Colombia.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/cbd-cop16-gender-equality/
LOCATION:Cali\, Colombia
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTSTAMP:20241001T202529Z
CREATED:20241001T202529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T202529Z
UID:50004-1729468800-1729641599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:ModernStats World Workshop 2024
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will focus on the standardization of processes\, information\, and architectures essential for modern statistical production systems. The event will explore key objectives such as interoperability\, governance\, transparency\, traceability\, and provenance in statistical production. Sessions will highlight the role of models and standards in achieving these goals\, along with discussions on the future of statistical production.
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/modernstats-workshop-2024/
LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241024
DTSTAMP:20241001T202410Z
CREATED:20241001T202350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T202410Z
UID:50000-1729468800-1729727999@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:15th Meeting of the IAEG-SDGs
DESCRIPTION:The 15 meeting of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) is hosted by the UNDP Global Policy Centre for Governance and Statistics Norway. The first day will be a closed meeting for members\, followed by two days of plenary sessions\, open to countries\, agencies\, and other stakeholders.  
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/15th-iaeg-sdgs/
LOCATION:Oslo\, Norway
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241023
DTSTAMP:20240920T214133Z
CREATED:20240920T214133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T214133Z
UID:49774-1729468800-1729641599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:OECD Global Forum on Building Trust and Reinforcing Democracy
DESCRIPTION:In a year marked by numerous elections\, democratic governments and societies face heightened challenges\, including economic security\, geopolitical tensions\, climate change\, and digital transformation. This edition of the OECD Global Forum will explore evidence on the evolving drivers of trust in public institutions and innovative government practices to address structural challenges such as the rise of artificial intelligence and building the consensus regarding climate action. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/oecd-global-forum/
LOCATION:Milan\, Italy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T090000
DTSTAMP:20241017T163329Z
CREATED:20241017T163253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T163329Z
UID:50301-1729152000-1729155600@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Info Session on Gender and Climate Change at COP29
DESCRIPTION:The UNFCCC gender team will host a virtual information session to provide an in-depth overview of gender-related topics for upcoming sessions at COP29 in Azerbaijan. The session will cover negotiations under the gender and climate change agenda\, including the review of the enhanced Lima work programme on gender and its gender action plan\, as well as other key gender-related events and negotiation items. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/gender-info-cop29/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241018
DTSTAMP:20240920T220335Z
CREATED:20240920T220335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T220335Z
UID:49796-1729123200-1729209599@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Data on time to Strengthen Social and Demographic Statistics
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will focus on using time as a key element in social and demographic data. It will cover best practices in data collection\, the importance of longitudinal studies\, and methods to improve the adaptability of statistics to reflect societal changes. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/data-on-time/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T123000
DTSTAMP:20241011T152451Z
CREATED:20241011T152131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T152451Z
UID:50111-1728990000-1728995400@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Poverty\, Prosperity\, and Planet: Pathways Out of the Polycrisis
DESCRIPTION:This high-level event will explore progress in eradicating poverty and promoting shared prosperity on a sustainable planet. The discussion will highlight strategies to overcome interconnected crises and address post-pandemic poverty. Speakers include Indermit Gill\, Jeffrey D. Sachs\, Haishan Fu\, Luis Felipe López-Calva\, Maria Eugenia Genoni\, and Christoph Lakner. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/poverty-prosperity-and-planet/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T100000
DTSTAMP:20241011T152404Z
CREATED:20241011T152404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T152404Z
UID:50113-1728982800-1728986400@opendatawatch.com
SUMMARY:Data for Climate Action – Innovations from Africa\, Latin America\, and The Caribbean
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will showcase innovative\, data-driven climate action projects from Africa\, Latin America\, and the Caribbean. The event will highlight how countries are using advanced data approaches to tackle climate challenges\, offering actionable insights and fostering global collaboration. Participants will explore case studies on climate change mitigation\, adaptation\, and environmental monitoring. \nAvailable in English\, French\, and Spanish. 
URL:https://opendatawatch.com/event/data-for-climate-action/
LOCATION:Virtual
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