This seminar will explore strategies to strengthen National Statistical Systems (NSS) and enhance National Statistical Offices (NSOs) amid digital transformation. Panel discussions will cover sustainability, innovation in capacity development, and financing. Outcomes will inform a report for the 57th UN Statistical Commission, guiding efforts to ensure official statistics remain relevant, resilient, and impactful. 

From March 1-7, 2025, Open Data Day will celebrate open data globally with local events organized by groups from around the world. Supported by the Open Knowledge Foundation, the week-long celebration encourages the use of open data in communities, with all outputs freely available for use and reuse. Events happen in person and online across…

As the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities, the UNSC brings representatives from national statistical offices, international organizations, and experts every year to discuss various topics, such as developing statistical standards, methodologies, and frameworks. 

This is a side-event at the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC 56) organized by the LAC Community of NSO Female Leaders and partners.  Registration here. 

This side event organized by PARIS21, OECD, and UNICEF will highlight the critical role of official statistics in maintaining data quality for effective policymaking and sustainable development. This session will explore the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into statistical workflows while identifying best practices and actionable steps for building a robust data ecosystem.  Hybrid event.…

This hybrid side event at the United Nations Statistical Commission, co-hosted by Data2X, Open Data Watch, UN Statistics Division, and UN Women, will bring together experts and stakeholders working across different aspects of time-use data to explore how these efforts align along the data value chain. The session moderated by Shaida Badiee and Krista Baptista…

This UN Statistical Commission side event hosted by the Collaborative on Citizen Data will discuss the evolving role of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) in integrating citizen data into national data ecosystems. The newly revised Copenhagen Framework on Citizen Data will be introduced, providing guidelines on how to create and use citizen data in a sustainable…

This event will examine the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in addressing development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. Bringing together experts, policymakers, and private sector leaders, it will explore strategies for responsible AI governance, effective regulation, and applications in critical areas like education, health, transparency, and sustainable development.  The event will be…

This is a side-event at the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC 56) organized by Statistics Canada. 

This is a side event at the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC 56) organized by UNICEF. 

Organized annually by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the WSDS is a leading global event dedicated to advancing sustainable development and climate solutions. Since 2001, the Summit has united thought leaders, policymakers, youth, businesses, and civil society to drive innovation and collaboration on critical environmental challenges. WSDS 2025, themed “Partnerships for Accelerating Sustainable Development…

This is a side event at the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC 56) organized by DANE and UNSD. The panel will explore key lessons from five UN World Data Forums, assess which priorities should be sustained or newly adopted, and discuss strategies for expanding outreach to ensure full community representation and engagement.