Many National Statistical Systems (NSS) face challenges in providing timely, robust and granular data for statistics to inform national policies. These challenges stem from a combination of reasons including reliance on traditional and costly data collection methods, insufficient funding, limited data sharing, inadequate data infrastructure and a need to adapt skills in a rapidly evolving data ecosystem. Input data can be provided from a variety of sources beyond surveys and censuses, such as geospatial, administrative, citizen and privately held data. However, many of these alternatives are not readily available due to challenges related to accessibility and quality. The NSS, therefore, must collaborate in innovative ways to explore the use of diverse data sources, supported by capacity development initiatives and adaptive funding mechanisms. In addition, users, including decision-makers, can benefit from training on how to use, prioritize and request the statistical information needed to respond to policy needs.
This UN56SC side event will showcase concrete use cases of novel data sources, methods, and techniques, enabled through collaboration, to inform priority policy areas at the national level and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It will also provide an opportunity to hear perspectives from countries supported under the Data For Now initiative on how NSS members are collaborating to prioritize information needs, address those needs through the use of innovative approaches, and discuss necessary adjustments based on their experiences using concrete use cases.
The event is co-organized by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank, the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN).
Registration is required to attend this event.
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