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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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. But how open is the data that matters most? On April 29, Open Data Watch will launch the…
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.
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…
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,…
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.
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. This webinar is co-organized by the Inter-secretariat Working Group on Household Surveys…
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…
