How standardizing geographical names can make an impact on sustainable development

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1 May 2023 -  Wherever we go in the world and whatever we do –whether we’re walking around town, using a ride-sharing app...

Forum closes with Hangzhou Declaration charting accelerated progress in the implementation of the Cape Town Global Action Plan for Sustainable Development Data

Entrance to the venue of the UN World Data Forum in Hangzhou, China

Hangzhou, 27 April 2023 – The fourth United Nations World Data Forum concluded with the official launch of the Hangzhou Declaration.

Thousands to gather at UN Data Forum to find bold solutions for leveraging the power of data, central to achieving the SDGs

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24 April 2023 - With most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) still far...

UN World Data Forum

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Shaping the future of global statistics

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28 February 2023 - The United Nations Statistical Commission is holding its 54th session from February 28 to March 3, 2023, at the UN headquarters in New York. Established in 1947, the Commission is the apex body responsible for the development of global statistical standards...

Statistical Commission

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International Forum on Migration Statistics to propose steps to support evidence-based migration policies

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24 January 2023 - Although international migration is a priority issue for many countries, there are still...

3rd International Forum on Migration Statistics

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