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.
The Gender Equity Unit will host the next episode of its webinar series, "Gender, Data & Equity: Expert Conversations," on Monday, October 14. This session will feature a panel discussion on gender, ethics, and artificial intelligence.
The 2024 Workshop on Statistics for SDGs (15 October) will focus on sharing practical experiences, best practices, and solutions in reporting statistics for Sustainable Development Goals. The 8th Expert Meeting on Statistics for SDGs (16-17 October) will address strategic issues, identify priorities for future work, and enhance collaboration among national statistical offices, international organizations, and…
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. Available in English, French,…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
