The Statistical Commission for Africa is the regional equivalent of the Statistical Commission of the Economic and Social Council, which is the highest body in the global statistical system. The Statistical Commission for Africa is the highest decision-making body in Africa responsible for setting statistical standards, developing concepts and methods and implementing them at the national, subregional and continental levels. The meeting provides an opportunity for participants to discuss the link between African and global statistical systems to ensure that Africa is not left behind in global statistical initiatives. Participants will also be able to discuss progress and statistical development in African statistical systems. Furthermore, the meeting will serve as a platform for international partners to meet representatives of member States of the Economic Commission for Africa to discuss the needs of those member States.
The meeting will provide Member States with an opportunity to take stock of ongoing global initiatives and to seek ways to mainstream and take ownership of new and updated methodologies to enhance their statistical capacity. Particular emphasis will be placed on how to modernize and transform national statistical systems in Africa to ensure that the data needed for subregional and continental integration and the global agendas are available.
The ninth session of the Statistical Commission for Africa will be held under the theme “Unleashing the potential of African innovation in statistical development”. The theme reflects the imperative to challenge traditional approaches to statistical development by using disruptive innovation to bridge the statistical literacy divide in Africa. By harnessing indigenous innovation and technology to revolutionize data-collection, analysis and dissemination processes, Africa will leverage home-grown solutions, foster a culture of innovation in statistical practice and be propelled towards achieving its development goals.
Registration link: https://indico.un.org/event/1013286/