This Informal meeting of the United Nations Network of Economic Statisticians (Network) will provide an opportunity for members to continue the fruitful discussion that had started at the last Network Quarterly meeting on the topic of utilizing alternative data sources (administrative data, scanner data, big data, etc.) for statistical purposes. Additionally, the participants will also address the challenges related to data integration in support of evidence-based policymaking and other user demands. Further, the Network secretariat will present an overview of the Network's report to the 55th session of the Statistical Commission.
The meeting will take place virtually from 7:00 am to 8:00 am, New York time, on 6 November 2023. The proposed discussion questions will be circulated to participants in advance of the meeting.
Monday, 6 November 2023 | 7:00 am - 8:00 am (New York Time) | Virtual Meeting
7:00 am - 7:30 am
Setting the stage and moderated discussion
Moderator: André Loranger, Co-Chair of the United Nations Network of Economic Statisticians and Assistant Chief Statistician Statistics Canada
There are many challenges associated with accessing and utilizing alternative data sources for statistical purposes and NSOs around the world are at different stages on addressing them. The Network is facilitating this exchange among members to support knowledge transfer, cooperation and collaboration in this work towards better results for all practitioners.
7:30 am - 7:50 am
Overview of Network's report to 55th session of UNSC
- Discussion:
- ▪ Overview of report of United Nations Network of Economic Statisticians to 55th Statistical Commission
- Discussant: Benson Sim, UNSD
7:50 am - 8:00 am
Concluding remarks
Chair: Aishath Shahuda Co-Chair of the United Nations Network of Economic Statisticians and Deputy Chief Statistician Maldives Bureau of Statistics
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