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September Issue of the Statistical Journal of the IAOS is Now Available! 📘📈 In this edition, you will find: The editorial sets the scene with a provoking discussion on the current challenges in communicating statistics. These include the need for NSOs to adapt their communications strategies to ensure that their statistics are accessible and engaging for the general public, and on the other side, adhering to the ethical commitment of official statistics to transparency, including to communicating statistical uncertainty, within a context of growing mistrust towards public institutions and deliberate efforts to undermine scientific credibility. Complementing this is an exclusive conversation with Paul Schreyer, former Chief Statistician at the OECD, on the importance of data governance and the collaboration with other international organisations for the advancement of new statistical frameworks, such as the upcoming 2025 revision of the SNA. This issue also features a special section of papers on the value of official statistics, exploring their key function in a democratic society, and beyond, as well as a range of papers on innovative methods and other insights in official statistics. Read the September issue here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dTHXhMeu #Statistics #DataGovernance #SJIAOS #OfficialStatistics #NSO International Association for Official Statistics - IAOS Nancy McBeth Pietro Gennari Paul Schreyer

🆕 Last week, OECD - OCDE Chief Statistician Steve MacFeely joined the European Statistical System Committee (ESSC) meeting, held in Tallinn, Estonia. Chaired by Eurostat, the ESSC serves as a key governance body within the European Statistical System (ESS), convening representatives from the national statistical institutes of EU and EFTA countries, alongside voluntary observers including the OECD, the European Central Bank, the IMF, and various United Nations statistical bodies. The meeting, held three times a year, provides an invaluable platform for developing professional guidance for the ESS on producing, and disseminating European statistics. Topics of discussion included the recommendations and follow-up of the review on health-related statistics, the report on the implementation of the ESS innovation agenda, and strategic priorities for the future of European statistics. The OECD's participation underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing statistical quality and governance. In his interventions, Steve emphasized the OECD's central role in health statistics, particularly highlighting the need for further attention to mental health data. On the topic of innovation, he underscored the critical role of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETS) and encouraged closer collaboration between the OECD and EU to advance this field. Steve also addressed the evolving role of National Statistical Offices (NSOs), increasingly being asked to act as both traditional data producers and as data stewards, in the context of ever-growing data sources, data privacy concerns, and pervasive misinformation. He proposed that any vision of European statistics would reflect these developments. Learn more about the ESSC’s work 👉https://lnkd.in/ehiGB9kU #ESSC #OECD #Statistics #DataGovernance #InternationalCollaboration

Out now-- the September issue of SJIAOS with a special theme edited by Angela Potter and myself, on assessing and understanding the value of official stats:

Do you want to know more about official statistics and the work of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's Conference of European Statisticians? Are you an expert involved in our many activities? 🔗 Connect with us on our new UNECE Statistics page to share, learn, discuss and contribute! We'll be posting about our diverse work in producing methodological guidance, fostering statistical modernization and developing capacities of statistical systems, on a whole range of topics including: 👨👩👧👦 social and demographic statistics: censuses and population data systems, migration, poverty and inequality, children, gender 💵 economic statistics: national accounts, consumer price indices, business registers, quality and forms of employment, well-being 🌍 environment and climate-change related statistics, measuring progress towards the #SDGs, circular economy, hazardous events and disasters 💡 modernizing statistical systems with new data sources, innovative methods, synthetic data and AI, modern approaches to protect privacy and data security 💪 building resilient statistical systems with strong legislation, data ethics, strategic approaches to communication and human resources management 🤝 strengthening statistical capacities through sectoral reviews, global assessments and technical cooperation, helping #cesUNECE countries to enact the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics #FPOS. ➕ Follow us and share what you're working on to help us build the community!

🌟 Welcome to the UNECE Statistics! 🌟 Are you curious about the world of official statistics and the impactful endeavors of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's Conference of European Statisticians? Whether you're an expert deeply involved in our multifaceted activities or someone eager to learn and engage, share this space with us! We are going to explore together: 👨👩👧👦 Social and demographic statistics, spanning from censuses and population data systems to migration, poverty, inequality, and matters concerning children and gender. 💵 Economic statistics, encompassing national accounts, consumer price indices, business registers, the dynamics of employment, and the broader landscape of well-being. 🌍 Dive into environmental and climate-change related statistics, tracking progress towards the #SDGs, fostering discussions on the circular economy, and addressing hazardous events and disasters. 💡 Embrace the future by exploring modernizing statistical systems, utilizing new data sources, innovative methodologies, synthetic data, AI, while ensuring robust approaches to privacy and data security. 💪 Strengthen statistical systems by advocating for strong legislation, upholding data ethics, strategizing communication efforts, and prioritizing human resources management. 🤝 Join hands in our mission to bolster statistical capacities through sectoral reviews, global assessments, and technical cooperation, empowering #cesUNECE countries to uphold the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics #FPOS. 🌐This is a warm welcome to be part of our vibrant community! Join us to connect, share insights, learn from one another, and contribute to the fascinating realm of statistics. ✨ #UNECEStatistics #ModernStats #CESUNECE

#Webinar #ISBIS 🗓️ Date: February 29th, 2024 🕓 Time: 04.00 PM Central European Time 🌟 Title: "THE PERFECT COMPOSITE INDEX DOES NOT EXIST (BUT WE HAVE TO USE IT)" 🔍 Abstract: Composite indices are invaluable tools for understanding multifaceted issues like development, poverty, and quality of life. But how do we ensure their accuracy and usefulness? Join us as we delve into the complexities of composite indices and the nuances behind their construction and interpretation. Our esteemed speakers will shed light on the theoretical and methodological considerations crucial for meaningful analysis and policy-making. 🎤 Panellists: Matilde Bini Rahim Mahmoudvand 🎙️ INVITED SPEAKER: Dr Matteo Mazziotta, Senior Statistician, Head of Office "Data Collection Techniques" at Italian National Institute of Statistics 🔗 LINK to webinar: Register here https://s.id/ISBISwebinar and be part of this insightful conversation! Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of composite indices and their impact. See you there! #CompositeIndices #DataAnalytics #WebinarDiscussion

I've been studying how to respect and appropriately portray Indigenous perspectives in quantitative research methods. Here is a brief perspective on Chapter 2 of Walter and Andersen's book "Indigenous Statistics". It's been very insightful to question unacknowledged power dynamics in who owns data and how it is presented. Check out my blog post https://wix.to/eAvfULP #newblogpost #universityofwinnipeg #MDP

📢 Special theme of the Statistical Journal of the International Association for Official Statistics - IAOS co-edited by statisticians from United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and Office for National Statistics: 🎯 Assessing and understanding the value of official statistics 🎯 💬 “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that official statistics are uniquely valuable to society”. So begins the editorial by our Fiona Willis-Núñez and ONS’s Angela Potter, introducing the theme in this September’s issue of the SJIAOS. We official statisticians often take for granted that we produce something valuable to society. We invest time and effort in trying to quantify, prove and communicate this fact. But all too rarely do we reflect on whether it’s true. To do that, we have to explore what ‘value’ even means and ask what kind of value we hope to create. ✅ Do official statistics underpin democracy? Luca Di Gennaro Splendore, Ph.D begins to unpick this oft-repeated claim. 💟 What does it mean for official statistics to promote the public good? Sofi Nickson explains how the UK’s Office for Statistics Regulation is trying to find answers. 📜 What sort of value are national statistical offices trying to add and for whom, according to their official strategies and mission statements? Ken Roy takes us on an international tour. ➡ Can we shift the needle from ‘evidence-based decision-making’ to a more holistic and inclusive perspective? Arman Bidarbakht-Nia thinks we can, and should. Read the papers here: https://lnkd.in/dTHXhMeu Have more to add on this topic? Submit a paper of your own, and keep this crucial conversation alive! #ValueofOfficialStats #FPOS #cesUNECE

On the unique value of official statistics. 

This graphic shows the percentage of the population that is satisfied or dissatisfied with democracy in 26 countries. The data comes from the Pew Research Center. Methodology In 2024, the Pew Research Center conducted over 900 interviews in each country via telephone or face-to-face. Respondents were asked, “How satisfied are you with the way democracy is working in [survey country] – very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not too satisfied, or not at all satisfied?” Those who did not answer are excluded. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding. Decline in Satisfaction with Democracy Satisfaction with democracy has declined in recent years, particularly in high-income nations. In nine out of the 12 countries where this question has been asked consistently, satisfaction levels are lower today than in 2021.