At the first UN World Data Forum in 2017, the Cape Town Global Action Plan for Sustainable Development Data (CTGAP) was launched with the aim to provide a framework for discussion on, and planning and implementation of statistical capacity building necessary to achieve the scope and intent of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Activity…
For the last few months, The GovLab, the Asia Foundation, BRAC Institute of Governance & Development Bangladesh, and The Centre for Strategic and International Studies Indonesia have sought to source the questions that data could answer toward transforming the way different societies govern themselves. Following a prioritization effort among a large cohort of “bilinguals,” global…
The OGP Global Summit themes will be aligned with the current Co-chair priorities: strengthening civic space and public participation, tackling anti-corruption, and promoting inclusive digital innovation. The Summit will provide a platform where representatives from 78 national members, 76 local governments, international organizations, and civil society organizations come together to share the core values and…
The United Nations Statistical Commission meets annually for four days each session. This year the meeting will take place March 1-4. The Statistical Commission considers special issues of concern in international statistical development, methodological issues, coordination and integration of international statistical programmes, support of technical cooperation activities in statistics and organizational matters.
The Inter-Agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) and the UN Statistics Division (UNSD) are organizing a side event for the 53rd UN Statistical Commission entitled "The use of non-traditional data and quality assurance in SDG monitoring".
This official United Nations Statistical Commission side event is co-hosted by Statistics Sweden, Australian Bureau of Statistics, and Open Data Watch. The demand for open data has raised the profile of the national statistical office and brought with it a new set of challenges to explore and overcome. To respond to this growing interest and…
This United Nations Statistical Commission side event, co-hosted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s Thematic Research Network on Data and Statistics (SDSN TReNDS) and Open Data Watch (ODW), will introduce and source audience feedback on a new ‘Avoiding Data Graveyards’ project that proposes a transformation process for effective data use to help producers of official…
On February 23 and 24, 2022, join the Canada School of Public Service and Statistics Canada as they co-host the sixth annual Government of Canada Data Conference. This year's theme supports the government's commitment to provide better data, insights and services for all Canadians. Participants will have a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts…
This seminar focuses on integrating gender equity throughout Data for Health's work. The event aims to use gender-based violence and sexual and reproductive health learning as examples of applying a sex and gender lens to health data collection, analysis, and use for non-communicable diseases and civil registries/vital statistics globally.
Open Data Day is an annual celebration of open data all over the world. Groups from around the world create local events on the day where they will use open data in their communities. It is an opportunity to show the benefits of open data and encourage the adoption of open data policies in government,…
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.
This is the third seminar of a series of seminars focused on integrating gender equity throughout Data for Health’s work. It will focus on gender-inclusive civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) data collection and use. NOTE: This Seminar series will be offered in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese. It will be recorded and available to…
