Description: Body South-South cooperation, alongside other international development support, is key to achieving the 2030 Agenda, but the only form of development cooperation lacking systematic data. Momentum to measure South-South cooperation is rapidly building following the endorsement of SDG indicator 17.3.1 in March 2022 at the UN Statistical Commission, and its voluntary ‘Conceptual Framework to Measure South-South Cooperation’ which can make the increasing contribution of South-South cooperation visible. Developed by the South for the South, the new ’UN Framework’ can enable globally balanced, inclusive and representative information on development support through reporting of South-South data to the SDG indicator alongside data on North-South flows which have existed for decades. Now a Manual has been developed with pioneering countries, and first data are reported.The event aims at raising awareness and sharing experience on reporting South-South data by discussing: * How are national authorities to collect and report data on South-South cooperation projects? * How can South-South data support analytical and strategic management and effective allocation of South-South cooperation flows to achieve sustainable development? * What are the necessary steps, nationally and internationally, to support the process of measuring South-South cooperation?The event is structured in two parts: * High-level discussion on starting, facilitating, and further supporting national process of measuring South-South cooperation, showcasing achievements, such as developed concepts and tools, including e-learning course and data platform for South-South cooperation, and addressing the political support needed to support the demand for this work across countries of the South. * Technical webinar, targeting national and international experts to collect and report data on South-South cooperation, by studying agreed concepts and methodologies, including available tools. UNCTAD will launch the South-South data website, building on expertise and contributions by pioneering countries in Latin America.
Source: ESCAP SIAP (Data extracted on: 27 Nov 2024 )
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Organizer(s): ESCAP SIAP
Description: This webinar will provide the participants with a clear understanding of the importance of measuring digital tradeand the conceptual framework for measuring digital trade whilst focusing on the fundamental concepts and statistical definitions. A variety of examples and practical applications will be shared by country representatives. The webinar will also emphasize the importance of digital trade statistics in evidence-based policy making.
