UN World Data Forum webinar
Launching the UNWDF “Commit to Data” Campaign: Transforming Dialogue into Action and Impact
Tuesday July 30 2024, 10:00 to 11:00 am (ET)
The 2024 United Nations World Data Forum (UNWDF) presents a unique opportunity to turn dialogue into actionable commitments, accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This webinar marks the official launch of the UNWDF Commitments Campaign, inviting stakeholders from all sectors to join the movement and commit to transforming data into impact.
The following key topics will be covered:
- Introduce the UNWDF Commitments Campaign and its goals.
- Showcase examples of current commitments from diverse sectors.
- Provide guidance and answer questions on how to submit and promote commitments.
Speakers:
- Stefan Schweinfest, Director, United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD-DESA)
- Piedad Urdinola Contreras, Director General, Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística (DANE-Colombia)
- Shaida Badiee, Co-founder and Managing Director, Open Data Watch (ODW)
- Johannes Jütting Executive Head, Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century (PARIS21)
- Deirdre Appel, Open Data Watch (ODW)
- Samuel Kobina Annim, Government Statistician, Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)