Global Calendar of Statistical Events

Organizer(s): FAO AI Generated

Description: The Coordinating Working Party on Fishery Statistics (CWP) is an international forum of intergovernmental organizations with a remit for fishery statistics, including regional fishery bodies, which develops and agrees common definitions, classifications and standards for the collection of fishery and aquaculture statistics.

Topics: Agriculture, forestry, fisheries (CSA 20301)

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Organizer(s): Eurostat Icon-Institut

Description: The aim of the course is to: * give an overview of the functioning of ESS, including ESS procedures and concepts; * create understanding of the requirements originating from the EU cooperation * introduce in the relations of the European statistical world with EU institutions, the legal basis of the ESS, the decision-making process, the cooperation among the different stakeholders, etc.; * prepare participants and enable them to tackle the day-to-day challenges of the ESS system for the purpose of strengthening efforts and thereby increasing their involvement; * train the participants in negotiating with colleagues from other European countries, including negotiation and presentation skills, effective oral communication and active participation in an ESS meeting..

Target Audience: Staff members wishing to understand the framework and functioning of the European Statistical System (ESS) as well as staff who participate or will be participating in the meetings of committees, working groups and task forces.

Topics: International statistical coordination (CSA 707)

Contact: ESTAT-ESTP-CONTACTS@ec.europa.eu

Event URL: Event Page

Additional Urls:

https://cros-legacy.ec.europa.eu/content/european-statistical-system-ess-%E2%80%93-its-structure-and-ways-working-2024_en

Organizer(s): UNSD

Description: The fourteenth meeting of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) will be held in person from 23 to 25 October 2023 at the CPH Conference-DGI Byen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Topics: Sustainable development (CSA 501)

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Organizer(s): UNSD

Description: The 14th meeting of the Inter-agency Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) took place from 23-25 October 2023, at CPH Conference-DGI Byen in Copenhagen. Close to 110 participants, including representatives from Member States, international and regional organizations and entities, civil society organizations, and academia, attend the meeting. A members’ meeting was held on 23 October and a plenary session with all participants on 24-25 October. The main topics discussed at the meeting included: 1) Updates on work of the IAEG-SDGs working groups on SDMX and Geospatial Information, and the Task Team on Sustainable Tourism 2) Review of SDG indicator data availability and update on tier classification; 3) Refinements of the global SDG framework; 4) Discussion on 2025 Comprehensive Review; 5) Sharing best practices on implementation, monitoring and reporting on SDGs and lessons learned; 6) Data disaggregation and inclusive data; 7) Data partnership and capacity development for SDGs; 8) Data innovations and initiatives for SDGs and 9) IAEG-SDGs Workplan and next steps. In addition, the work of the High-Level Group on Partnership, Coordination and Capacity Building for Statistics for the 2030 Agenda, the UN World Data Forum, and data related events at the HLPF and SDG Summit were also presented. The recordings of the meeting, background documents, and all presentations are available on the meeting website.

Topics: Sustainable development (CSA 501)

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Organizer(s): UNSD

Description: The UN Statistics Division is organizing an expert group meeting with a specific focus on the development of a Conceptual Framework on Citizen Contributions to Data. More specifically, the meeting will:

• Review and discuss a draft Conceptual Framework on Citizen Contributions to Data
• Discuss ways and steps to operationalize the Conceptual Framework
• Discuss ways to overcome key challenges in engaging with citizens in data processes such as data quality, building trust and keeping the engagement sustainable

Topics: Data science (CSA 607)

Organizer(s): UNSD

Description: The UN Statistics Division is organizing a one-day workshop on citizen-generated data. The workshop aims to familiarize participants with various global frameworks that govern official statistics; and facilitate an exchange of experiences and peer-learning on leveraging CGD for public policy, including challenges faced and lessons learnt on how to overcome the challenges. Some of the topics that will be covered include, but not limited to:

• Data collection and validation
• The use of CGD for public policy
• Quality assurance
• Ethical considerations and rights-based approach to data

Topics: Data science (CSA 607)

Organizer(s): Eurostat Icon-Institut

Description: The aim of the course is to: provide an overview of the functioning of ESS, including ESS procedures and concepts; create understanding of the requirements originating from the EU cooperation introduce in the relations of the European Statistical System with other EU institutions or fora, the legal basis of the ESS, the decision-making process, the cooperation among the different stakeholders, etc.; prepare participants and enable them to tackle the day-to-day challenges of the ESS system for the purpose of strengthening efforts and thereby increasing their involvement; Train the participants in negotiating with colleagues from other European countries, including negotiation and presentation skills, effective oral communication and active participation in an ESS meeting;

Target Audience: Staff members wishing to understand the framework and functioning of the European Statistical System (ESS) as well as staff who participate or will be participating in the meetings of committees, European Union working groups and task forces.

Topics: International statistical coordination (CSA 707)

Contact: ESTAT-ESTP-CONTACTS@ec.europa.eu

Event URL: Event Page