Description: In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, the strategic use of data has become essential for training institutions to enhance the quality of learning experiences and extend their reach. "Analytics for Learning: Leveraging Data for Effective Training" is a comprehensive online course designed to empower educators, learning designers, training managers, and administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to harness the power of learning analytics and outreach strategies. This course will provide participants with insights into utilizing data-driven insights to optimize learning design, track learner progress, and implement successful outreach initiatives.
Target Audience: This course is tailored for a diverse audience that includes: - Educators and trainers seeking to leverage data for informed decision-making and improved learning outcomes. - Learning designers aiming to align course design with data-driven insights. - Training managers and administrators interested in enhancing the efficiency and impact of their training programs. - Professionals involved in outreach and marketing activities for training institutions.
Description: During this Global Network Webinar Abdulla Gozalov, Alexander Loschky (UNSD), Jonathan Challener (OECD), and Siddhesh Kaushik (World Bank) presented the new SDMX User Forum, https://sdmx.org/?sdmx_news=ask-find-... (hosted on the Global Network) and on SDMX Capacity Development Initiatives. The speakers introduced the new SDMX User Forum which is hosted on the Global Network of Data Officers and Statisticians, a platform for knowledge sharing, problem solving, and collaboration. On the Forum users of SDMX are invited to ask or answer questions, find solutions, and connect with experts and peers. It is designed as a space to generate ideas, receive feedback as well as to access information on case studies and implementation scenarios. The Forum is open to all users, irrespective of their level of experience and SDMX knowledge, starting at beginner level up to experienced SDMX users, such as data modelers and system developers. In addition, the speakers will presented ongoing SDMX capacity development initiatives (including the SDMX Foundation Course on ADB eLearn, the .Stat Academy, and others) and engaged with the audience to identify their capacity development needs to better serve the SDMX Users in the future. Finally, some first information about the next SDMX Conference was given which will take place during the second half of 2023.
Description: Many failings in the application of statistics do not result from errors in calculations but from logical and conceptual misunderstandings. Selection of methods for data analysis, interpretation of data and testing results, and application of statistical information in decision-making, for example, all demand strong foundations in probabilistic thinking. This course supplies tools and best practices for teaching and communicating statistical thinking as a foundation for conducting, understanding, and applying statistics. While the statistical community has a wide variety of successful tools for teaching statistical calculations and tests, examples and resources for teaching statistical thinking are less common. We include examples from scientific studies, official statistics, working with decision-makers, and communicating to the general public. The first half of the course will focus on common errors in statistical thinking and how to avoid them. It includes methods for thinking in simulations; how a single statistical analysis fits into the larger supply-chain of knowledge; and what p-values are and how they are often misused. We will conduct hands-on activities that can be used in a wide variety of settings, including on-line workshops. A set of these activities have paired R-labs for those teaching statistics courses. The second half of the course focuses on statistical communication and the responsibilities of statisticians in communication of data and uncertainty. We cover some classic and fascinating examples of statistical miscommunication and work in groups on statistical communication challenges. Activities focus on communication of scientific results as well as official statistics and, in particular, on best practices for communicating uncertainty so that the uncertainty can be leveraged in decision-making. These activities will be enable anyone teaching statistics as well as anyone consulting or communicating in the field of statistics to more clearly articulate the interpretation of scientific studies as well as why there is uncertainty, what it means, and how that information can be applied in a decision-making context.
Target Audience: The target audience focuses on statisticians teaching statistics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level and will also be relevant to anyone conducting statistical consulting or communicating statistical work to those without a strong statistical background.
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Description: The webinar is organized by the International Statistical Literacy Project (ISLP), a project that aims to advance statistical literacy worldwide. The webinar is based on the SJIAOS special stream on Statistical and Data Literacy in Policy-Making (Vol 38, No. 2, 2022). As the publication did, the webinar offers conceptual reflections on statistical and data literacy in policy-making. In their presentations, the contributing authors reflect on the relevance of the use of statistics and data in politics and highlight the impact of both on policy-making. They underline the need for statistical and data literacy in policy-making and identify key elements of it. They also elaborate on how statistical and data literacy in policy-making is specific. The individual contributions to the SJIAOS special stream originate from the ISI World Statistics Congress 2021 Invited Paper Session on ‘Statistical and Data Literacy in Policy-Making’.
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Description: The webinar will explore how Statisticians can help each other and develop official statistics via voluntary professional statistical societies and networks at global, national, and regional levels. Matthew Shearing, the Co-Chair of the ISI’s Capacity Building Committee will present the ISI’s ongoing capacity building initiatives. Discussion will focus on how Statisticians and institutions from different sectors in society can best support each other based on our shared passion for the potential of statistical science to lead a better world. This is your opportunity to better understand the ISI and its Associations (such as the International Association of Official Statistics) and the benefits of membership. You will also be able to help shape the ISI’s capacity building work plan and help ensure planning for the World Statistics Congress in 2023 optimises its impact for the global statistical system.
Source: ESCAP SIAP (Data extracted on: 13 Feb 2023 )
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Organizer(s): ESCAP SIAP
Description: The objective of the workshop is to provide staff of national statistical systems with toolsmethods and techniques for improved facilitation and communication in a workshop settingincluding remote trainings. Topics to be covered during the workshop include“QuestioningListening & Responding Skills”“Discussion leading process” and “Preparing a session plan”. At the end of the workshop participants will also practice the facilitation skills they have learned during the workshop.
Description: About the session To mark the two-year anniversary of the Stats Café series, we have a panel discussion to celebrate the successes of the Stats Café series, review its development in light of the changing Covid-19 pandemic and response and discuss the best way forward to leverage the wide reach and influence of the webinar series. The Stats Café was interactive with the audience invited to participate in the discussion and share their opinions. , Stats Café Home: Upcoming events Concluded events
Description: The 18th IAOS Conference will take place in Kraków, Poland, on 26-28 April 2022. This 2022 edition will focus on “Worthy Information for Challenging Times”.
Description: Strengthening geospatial capacity development is one of the key issues for the United Nations Committee of Expert on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM). Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) cordially invites you to a conference on geospatial capacity development in the areas of GNSS CORS application and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) for sharing key issues, challenges, best practices and expertise internationally, especially for the Asia-Pacific region among others.
Target Audience: National Geospatial Information Authorities personnel with an interest in Capacity Development on GNSS applications and DRR, UN-GGIM and UN-GGIM-AP stakeholders, and Academic and Private Sector.
Seventh Meeting of the Network for the Coordination of Statistical Training in Asia and the Pacific
07 Dec 2021 – 07 Dec 2021
Source: ESCAP SIAP (Data extracted on: 04 Jan 2022 )
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Organizer(s): ESCAP ESCAP SIAP
Description: The seventh meeting of Network for the Coordination of Statistical Training in Asia and the Pacific (the Network)the subgroups will report their activities and the Network will discuss further development of their activities.
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Seventeenth session of the Governing Council of the Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific
02 Dec 2021 – 03 Dec 2021
Source: ESCAP SIAP (Data extracted on: 04 Jan 2022 )
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Organizer(s): ESCAP ESCAP SIAP
Description: The Governing Council at its sixteenth session requested that the e-learning training modality continuethat more resources be devoted to it and that more of the Institute's training materials and resources be made accessible to users. The council will accordingly in its seventeenth session review the performance of the Institute in this regard and will consider further development of e-learning training materials and methodologies by the Institute.
Description: Within the framework of the subregional technical cooperation project TCP/RLA/3730, FAO organizes, from 18 to 19 November, a virtual training on SDG Indicator 12.3.1.a.
Description: UNCTAD statisticsorganized a sessionat the ISI World Statistics Congress on Gender and Trade. Gender and Trade Introduction by Anu Peltola Progress in measuring gender inequality in trade by Gerald Masila Early indicators of gender equality in trade in Georgia by Tengiz Tsekvava How to assess the potential economic impact of a trade agreement on genderby Marie-France Paquet Better data on gender in trade by integrating official statistics by Henri Luomaranta
Description: UNCTAD statisticsorganized a sessionat the ISI World Statistics Congress on Nowcasting. Nowcasting LSTM neural networks by Daniel Hopp UNCTAD WFP HungerMap Live by Giulia Martini Model selection in nowcasting models by Fernando Cantu The Eurostat business cycle clock and the pandemic by Rosa Ruggeri
Organizer(s): UNSD UNCTAD UNITAR IDEP University of the Philippines Los Baños IBGE Brazil
Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to substantial changes in how training in statistics is provided. Remote learning has become much more common, either through virtual workshops or e-learning materials. The forced adjustment has brought challenges including adaptation to new tools and approaches, lack of personal connection and internet connectivity issues. The change, however, has also brought opportunities such as increased flexibility of when and how trainings take place, how many and who is trained, and less time and financial resources spent on travels. Once in-person gatherings and travel again become possible, what will be the new normal? Will we go back to in-person workshops with trainers and participants travelling as before, or will we take onboard some of the new approaches we have learned to use during the pandemic? The shift to remote learning also presents an opportunity to review current approaches and work towards improved coordination of statistical training, with countries taking the lead and deciding on their main training needs, working closely with regional and international partners and utilizing online learning tools to help fill gaps. The Global Network of Institutions for Statistical Training (GIST) has assessed different approaches to sustainable training programs or systems at national level and provided proposals for how National Statistical Offices can take a stronger lead to ensure that they receive the trainings that meet their needs, particularly ensuring that soft skills are covered and that there is a career training plan. This webinar, part of the UN World Data Forum series, will bring together various actors to: Share experiences from online delivery of training and ideas of what a new normal for statistical training after the pandemic could look like; Exchange ideas on how to structure and ensure sustainability of future trainings at national level to improve overall coordination and strengthening of national statistical training systems.
Organizer(s): SESRIC Ministry of Education Malaysia
Description: Within the framework of its Vocational Education and Training Programme for the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-VET) and in line with the OIC-TVET Strategic Roadmap 2020-2025, SESRIC will organise a training course on “Development of E-learning Curriculum and Relevant E-materials” on 19-22 April 2021 through an online video conferencing platform. The course will be provided by competent experts from the Ministry of Education of Malaysia for the benefit of experts from TVET Institutions of the OIC Member States. The main objective of the training course is to provide insights on the development of e-learning content by using appropriate ICT tools in the field of technical and vocational education. It also aims to introduce the most recent trends and approaches in developing and implementing an effective e-learning curriculum and relevant e-materials. This training course is designed in line with the virtual training solutions undertaken by SESRIC in order to better serve the Centre’s training activities and keep participants motivated and engaged during this difficult time of global crisis due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizer(s): UNSD ESCAP SIAP UNITAR United States Census Bureau INEGI Mexico IBGE Brazil
Description: This Global Network Webinar focused on Coordinating Training in Official Statistics which featured a panel of experts: Mitali Sen (US Census Bureau, Chair of GIST), Elena Proden (UNITAR), Makoto Shimizu (UN ESCAP SIAP), Nuria Torroja and Alfonso Tapia (INEGI Mexico), and Bianca Walsh (IBGE Brazil). The webinar was coordinated by Vibeke Oestreich Nielsen. At the webinar, the work of the Global Network of Institutes for Statistical Training (GIST) https://unstats.un.org/gist/ was introduced followed by a demonstration of UN SDG:learn http://www.unsdglearn.org/statistics and by the presentation of a selection of courses that different GIST members have added. GIST is working actively to improve coordination and accessibility of statistical training. A key element of this has been the establishment of a hub or gateway for statistics courses and microlearning materials.
Source: World Bank (Data extracted on: 29 Sep 2021 )
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Organizer(s): World Bank
Description: With rapid changes in the production and consumption of data, there is an urgent need for national statistical systems to transform and strengthen their capacity. To assess the performance of such systems, the World Bank has developed the Statistical Performance Indicators (SPI). By helping countries identify the strengths and weaknesses of their statistical systems, the SPI can guide decisions about investment priorities and help identify peer countries from which they might learn. The SPI includes a forward-looking framework to track progress in national statistical capacity and will replace the Statistical Capacity Indicators (SCI) that the World Bank has regularly published since 2004.
Description: Over 1300 Data Officers and Statisticians around the world are now interacting, discussing, and sharing about their activity in the Global Network, including you. Did you know that you have the possibility to create “groups” (called “communities” on Yammer mobile apps)? This feature is particularly useful when the Network becomes more crowded and you want to focus on a specific topic/issue with other members or if you want to have focused discussions with countries in a particular region. In this training participants learn: - When and why creating a group on the Global Network - The conditions for a group to be active and useful to its members - Different use cases - How to prepare the launch - How to create a group in the Global Network - Best practices and current experiences
Description: The range and depth of data demands emerging out of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are unprecedented and present a substantial challenge for national statistical systems in all countries. Significant efforts are required to strengthen national statistical capacities to provide the necessary data and statistics for the full implementation of the 2030 agenda, as recognized by the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 71/313. The Cape Town Global Action Plan for Sustainable Data also highlights statistical training as an essential action area. Statistical training is key in strengthening countries' statistical capacities. Many international and regional institutions work in this area, but due to limited coordination, there is still overlap in training provided and use of diverse approaches. The Global Network of Institutions for Statistical Training (GIST) was therefore established in 2018 to facilitate more coordination and help harmonize statistical training offerings. GIST is a network of international and regional training institutions, as well as a selection of countries, which provides statistical training to jointly build sustainable statistical capacities through efficient, effective, and harmonized delivery of training. Since its establishment, GIST members have met regularly to discuss various aspects of better coordination of statistical training. Through the work, a community of experts has emerged which has created a number of ideas for more efficient work and improved user experiences. It has also led to closer collaboration on the initiatives in practice, with many members now working together on training material developments and learning from each other's experience. This session will present some of the work carried out by the group in the last year. This includes further development of the hub or gateway for statistical face-to-face and e-learning courses on UN SDG:learn (www.unsdglearn.org/statistics), creation of an inventory of statistical literacy initiatives, development of a guidance document on evaluation of training courses and reports on national statistical training programmes and training on coordination of the National Statistical System.
Description: The Forum of Statistical Development in Africa is a biannual event jointly organized by the African Development Bank, the Economic Commission for Africa and the Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century since 2004. The Forum was established with the following main functions: to have an overview of statistical activities, including assistance and training in Africa; to set up a permanent system for monitoring statistical development in Africa; and to strengthen modalities for cooperation, with a view to leveraging each partner’s comparative advantage. The Forum will be held this year VIRTUALLY on 14 December 2020 under the theme “Harnessing the impact of the COVID-19 crisis to accelerate the transformation and modernization of national statistical systems in Africaâ€. Â
Description: The WTO, OECD and UNECA are organizing a joint online regional workshop from 30th November to 9th December 2020, aimed at developing the Statistical Capacity of Africa countries on Trade in Value Added (TiVA) and for integration of more African countries TiVA databases. The workshop is being organized within the joint collaborative framework of the three organization. The Workshop will gather statisticians and trade policymakers from pilot countries engaged in the joint project (Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Senegal) to initiate contacts with the project's experts and start discussions on statistical matters to be addressed during the project as well as directions for future technical assistance. The workshop will consist of a mix of plenary session and bilateral sessions with pilot country teams, to foster open discussions, notably on preliminary national data evaluation reports prepared by the OECD. Registrations for the workshop are done via the form behind the link below, no later than 26th November. https://events.uneca.org/registration/register?eventId=581574e9-d428-eb11-80e5-0050569360fe.
Description: UNSD held the first Communication Training on the Global Network. Ms. Brigitte Perrin, the communication consultant in UNSD, presented the main principles of delivering a presentation for an online-only audience. In addition, a few topics on hosting online webinar were covered including: the specificities of a virtual audience; how best to structure our content; create our own "to-do-list" that includes technical setup; and review examples of webinars held by statisticians or data officers. Finally, she provided tips to engage with the audience and prepare meaningful take-aways.
Organizer(s): FAO Fishery Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea
Description: The workshop is organized by the Fisheries and Resources Monitoring System (FIRMS), which aims to provide access to a wide range of high-quality information on the global monitoring and management of...
Description: About the session As part of the Road to the UN World Data Forum in Bern in 2021, this Stats Café focused on financing data for development. With only ten years left to achieve our 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, many countries still lack even the basic data required to understand the scope of their challenges, let alone create solutions. This Stat Café outlined some of the recent developments in financing data for development, including the Bern Network on Financing for Data Development, and discussed what support to National Statistical Systems could look like. The Road to Bern consists of a series of events leading up to the United Nations World Data Forum (UNWDF) in October 2021. Organized by the United Nations and the Swiss Confederation, the UNWDF is an event of global importance directly related to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It provides a space for discussion between different communities of data producers and users to engage in a productive dialogue and identify ways to mobilise resources for data development. A virtual UNWDF will be held in October 2020 in preparation for the World Data Forum in Bern in 2021. Relevant Materials Accelerating Funding for Data and Statistics: 2020 UN World Data Forum Session video Introductory video on the Bern Network’s Clearinghouse for Financing and Development Data One-pager on the Bern Network’s Clearinghouse for Financing and Development Data Agenda Welcome: Ms. Gemma Van Halderen The importance of financing for data development as ex-Chair of the HLG-PCCB: H.E. Ayush Ariunzaya Road to Bern and importance of financing for data development for the 2030 Agenda: Mr. Thomas Gass Bern Network for Financing for Development: Mr. Johannes Jutting Bringing discussion to UNWDF 2020 and 2021: Ms. Francesca Perruci Concluding remarks: Mr. Pierre Hagmann Questions and Answers: Ms. Gemma Van Halderen Panelists H.E. Ayush Ariunzaya, Minister of Labour and Social Protection, Mongolia Mr. Thomas Gass, Head of the South Cooperation Department of the Swiss, Agency for Development and Cooperation Mr. Johannes Jutting, Executive Head of the Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century (PARIS21) and Secretariat for the Bern Network for Financing for Data Development Ms. Francesca Perruci, Chief, Development Data and Outreach Branch, UN DESA Statistics Division and Secretariat for the UN World Data Forum Mr. Pierre Hagmann, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland in Thailand --------------------- >> See others Asia-Pacific Stats Café series
Description: This special webinar was organized in the context of the 7 th session of the Committee of Statistics to commemorate the golden jubilee of the Institute, six alumni of the Institute shared: their journey from entry in the national statistical systems to becoming Chief Statistician in their country how UNSIAP has helped them in serving their organization and the country better and how this has helped in achieving their career goal and how UNSIAP can help national statistical systems to meet the challenge of deluge of data demand and the restriction being experienced in the statistical activities due to COVID 19 Opening Remarks Ms Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, United Nations Under Secretary General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP Moderator Mr Ashish Kumar, Director Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP) Panellists Mr Masato Chino, Director General for International Statistical Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communication, Japan Mr Ipia Darrel Gadabu, Director, Nauru Bureau of Statistics Chairman Pacific Statistics Steering Committee, Secretariat of Pacific Community (Link to his prerecorded audio in MP3) Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, Chief Statisticia, Department of Statistics, Malaysia Ms I.R. Bandara, Director General, Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka Mrs Phonesaly Sousksavath, Head of Lao Statistics, Vice Minister Lao Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Planning and Investment, Lao PDR Ms Gemma Van Halderen, Director, Statistics Division, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) --------------------- >> See others Asia-Pacific Stats Café series
Title in Spanish: Cimientos de la Capacidad Estadística: Marcos Legales Modernos
Organizer(s): IDB
Description: An institution´s legal framework is the foundation on which it is built, hence the organizations strength is directly related to the legal framework that supports it. National statistical offices require modern legislation that allows them to produce, integrate, coordinate and disseminate the statistical information that society and government need to support their decisions. They need legal frameworks that provide space for innovation, that support their technical independence and that protect the integrity of information.
Target Audience: National statistical offices, government officials that deal with official statistics production and/or dissemination, policy makers, employees from International Organizations that deal with statistical capacity building, researchers
Description: The seventeenth meeting of the High-level Group for Partnership, Coordination and Capacity-Building for Statistics for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a Virtual meeting scheduled for Thursday 7 May 2020 at 7:00am - 9:00am (EDT).
Description: This webinar will discuss the results of the Statistical Capacity Assessment for the FAO-SDG indicators, together with OCS’s capacity development strategy.
Description: Data and statistics are increasingly being used in public debate to prove a point or statement without providing the context in which these figures exist. This has sometimes led to confusion and misconceptions about situations, leading to scepticism about the value of statistics. Often a key challenge is the lack of understanding how to critically assess the numbers provided as well as what may have been left out. While many people have learned how to critically assess information provided in text format, data or statistical literacy is more limited in many societies. With increased use of data and statistics in public debate, it is key that people learn how to properly interpret this information in order to empower various users and citizens to use data and improve their own lives. Through increased statistical literacy, trust in data provided by the statistical system may also improve. The statistical community is a key player in helping ensure that statistical literacy is improved. For example, many members of the (Global Network of Institutes for Statistical Training (GIST): https://unstats.un.org/GIST) are currently providing various training material to improve literacy among different groups of the population. This webinar will highlight three key target groups: Policy makers, (school) children and journalists. For each of the groups, examples will be provided on what is being done to help improve their statistical literacy. This webinar is part of the UN World Data Forum webinar series which provides an opportunity to learn from country and global practitioners about the various tools used to improve statistical literacy among various data users. Speakers Moderator: Vibeke Oestreich Nielsen, Inter-Regional Adviser on Statistical Training and Capacity Building, United Nations Statistics Division Panelist: Victoria Glasier, Chief of Statistics in Schools Branch, US Census Bureau Presentation Panelist: François Fonteneau, Co-ordinator of the Data Advisory Services team, PARIS21 Presentation Panelist: Josefina Almeda, Head of Agency and Executive Director, Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute (PSRTI) Presentation Speakers' bios
