Symposium on Data Science and Official Statistics
Jointly organized by UNESCAP and UN Global Working Group on Big Data for Official Statistics

  • ISI WSC 2019 // Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 15 - 17 August 2019

Overview

Big Data is by definition different from traditional data sources currently used by national statistical systems (NSSs) requiring the development of new methodologies together with upgrading of quality assurance framework, technology, security, privacy and legal matters. This means that new skill sets and competencies are necessary. Some of which could be hired temporarily, others will need to become an integral part of the institution. Data science is one of those new competencies. It is likely that the staffing table of statistical institutions will show quite a few data scientists and data engineers in the near future.

This symposium offers insights into activities on the nexus of Data Science and Official Statistics and corresponding training opportunities. It will consist of lectures, project presentations and hands-on demonstrations.

Target Audience

This Symposium is relevant to anyone with an interest in Data Science and Official Statistics; Modernization and Capacity Development in National Statistical Systems; and multi-stakeholder engagement in Data Science for Policy Purposes

Thursday, 15 August 2019

Introduction to Symposium on Data Science and Official Statistics
08:00 - 08:30
Registration
08:30 - 09:00
Opening Session
  • Welcome remarks
    • Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin, Chief Statistician Malaysia
  • Opening remarks
    • Niels Ploug, Chair of the UN Global Working Group on Big Data for official statistics and Deputy Chief Statistician, Statistics Denmark
    • Ronald Jansen, Assistant Director, UN Statistics Division

Group Photo
09:00 - 10:00
Data Innovation in Official Statistics
Presenter: Ronald Jansen, UNSD - 20 minutes

UN Global Working Group on Big Data for Official Statistics
Presenter: Niels Ploug, Statistics Denmark - 20 minutes

Q&A
20 minutes

10:00 – 10:20
COFFEE BREAK

10:20 - 12:00
What is the UN Global Platform and how does it work?
Presenter: Mark Craddock and Gavin Phillips, ONS, UK - 80 minutes

Q&A
20 minutes
Data Science & Use of Big Data in Asia
14:00 – 15:00
Modernization of official statistics in Asia & Pacific
Presenter: Gemma Van Halderen, Director, Statistics Division, UNESCAP - 30 minutes

Trade by Enterprise Characteristics: Malaysia Experience on Trade Database and MSBR Linkage
Presenter: Jamaliah Jaafar, International Trade Statistics Division, for Chief - 30 minutes

15:00 – 15:30
TEA BREAK

15:30 – 17:00
Experience from Korea. KOSTAT’s Big Data Strategies and Projects
Presenter: Ms Jiyoung Lee, Deputy Director of the Big Data and Statistics Division, Statistics Korea - 30 minutes

Introduction to the Use of Big Data in Official Statistics of China
Presenter: Ms. Wang Wenna, Director, Division of General Affairs, Data Management Centre, National Bureau of Statistics of China and Ms. Zha Ruixian, Program Officer, Division of Multilateral Relations, Department of International Cooperation, National Bureau of Statistics of China - 30 minutes

Panel Session and Wrap up
Malaysia, Republic of Korea, China - 30 minutes

Friday, 16 August 2019

Data Science, Official Statistics and Capacity Development
09:00 - 10:20
New paradigm for compiling official statistics
Presenters: Bertrand Loison, FSO Switzerland - 60 minutes

Q&A
20 minutes

10:20 – 10:40
COFFEE BREAK

10:40 - 12:00
Capacity development strategy and opportunities
Presenters: Dominik Rozkrut, Statistics Poland - 60 minutes

Q&A
20 minutes
What is Data Science and what does it do
14:30 – 15:35
Building Capacity at Data Science Campus
Presenter: Louisa Nolan, ONS, UK - 45 minutes

Q&A
20 minutes

15:35 – 15:50
TEA BREAK

15:50 – 17:00
Malaysia Earth Observation Projects
Presenter: Azlikamil Napiah, Malaysian Remote Sensing Agency - 30 minutes

Projects on UN Global Platform
Presenter: Ronald Jansen, UNSD - 20 minutes

Q&A
20 minutes

Saturday, 17 August 2019

Human Mobility projects
09:00 - 10:20
Human Mobility projects
  • Ronald Jansen, UNSD – 20 minutes
  • Erki Saluveer, Positium – 40 minutes
Q&A
20 minutes

10:20 – 10:40
COFFEE BREAK

10:40 - 12:30
Human Mobility projects
  • Titi Lestari, BPS Indonesia – 30 minues
  • Gogita Todradze, Geostat, Georgia – 30 minutes
  • Siim Esko, Positium – 30 minutes
Q&A
20 minutes
12:30 - 13:00
Closing session
Niels Ploug and Ronald Jansen

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