In this CIRS Webinar, participants will explore the crucial question of when the sacrifice of personal information outweighs the benefits to the public good. The talk will address how data users and researchers balance the use of confidential data for policymaking with privacy concerns, especially for vulnerable groups, highlighting risks like misuse of location or…
The SESRIC Statistical Experience Sharing Webinar Series provides a platform for National Statistics Offices (NSOs) of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries and international agencies to share experiences and best practices in producing high-quality data. Upcoming webinars in 2024 will cover topics like the modernization of NSOs through digitalization (26 September) and data visualization techniques…
The event will feature grant-winners of GEDA, where they will focus on bridging data and action for gender and environmental issues.
This event will address the critical need to digitalize deteriorating archival assets in the Global South and Indigenous communities. It will explore the imbalance in digitalization efforts between the Global North and less wealthy nations, discussing the impact on historical understanding and potential solutions to ensure more equitable preservation and access to valuable records.
In 2021, over 700 million people in Asia and the Pacific lived with disabilities, highlighting the need for disability-inclusive development. This course will focus on improving disability-disaggregated data to track progress on related Sustainable Development Goals and address policy gaps reinforced by the Incheon Strategy and the Jakarta Declaration for the region.
This webinar will examine the potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) to revolutionize survey research in three key areas: questionnaire design, synthetic data creation, and their role as qualitative interviewers. It also critically addresses concerns regarding biases, ethical implications, and the challenges of ensuring transparency in their application for research and data collection.
This 3-day course is for professionals monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) or economic, social, and environmental statistics. It will cover the theoretical and methodological background of indicator systems, focusing on their role in SDG monitoring. Participants will learn about the development, selection, and communication of indicators and how these systems aid in evidence-based decision-making.
This online sprint will review key elements for evolving population data systems to meet current and future demands in terms of cost efficiency and policy relevance. The session will explore digital-first methods, integrating geospatial and administrative data, and innovative techniques to enhance population statistics, addressing challenges and the need for adaptable, high-quality data collection systems.
This event, aimed at participants from OIC member countries, will focus on enhancing skills in visualizing and communicating sustainability data to support sustainable development initiatives.
The World Statistics Congress 2025 will bring together over 2,000 statisticians and data scientists for four days of expert talks and sessions. Participants will explore cutting-edge developments in statistics, participate in specialized sessions, and have opportunities for networking and collaboration.
The event will focus on implementing the Strategic Framework for Pacific Statistics (2022–2030), aiming to strengthen the capacity of National Statistical Offices (NSOs), through discussions and collaboration. It will prioritize programs that effectively utilize statistics, playing a crucial role in the governance and coordination of statistical delivery and improvement to support evidence-based decision-making across the…
This webinar focuses on the impact of location and geography on social and demographic data. Key topics include the use of georeferenced data, satellite imagery, and techniques like small area estimation to address data gaps, with a focus on how 'place' can predict social outcomes and improve data dissemination.
