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Deputy Secretary-General's Video Message for the Closing Session of the World Data Forum
Statements | Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General
Statements | Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
It gives me great pleasure to join you at the closing of the World Data Forum. I want to begin by thanking the Government of the People’s Republic of China for organizing and hosting this important event together with the United Nations family.
Since its inception in 2017, the World Data Forum has brought together the data community to spur innovation, to build a community for data, to mobilize support, and to strengthen data capacity for the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
It is heartening to see our vision for a data revolution come to life. This is due in no small part to the efforts of many of you in this very large, committed and active community. Congratulations to all of you.
We have come a long way since Cape Town.
We have moved from a narrow focus on official statistics to think about the data ecosystem more holistically, with all actors working increasingly closer together, from citizens, private sector, decision makers to national statistical offices. Today, we see data being discussed at a political level and have come to understand the value of data as a strategic asset – key to making better decisions to support people and planet.
And while the pandemic has highlighted the importance of high-quality, open, timely and inclusive data, it has also exposed the gaps that remain.
We urgently need to invest in better data to ensure no one is left behind.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I was particularly happy to see the announcement of three initiatives at this year’s World Data Forum.
First, the extensive adoption of innovation and use of new data sources through the Data for Now initiative.
Second, the launch of the new programme on citizen-generated data to empower individuals and communities to contribute to data production, take control of their data and improve their lives.
Third, the private-public partnership for the implementation of the new UN data platform , which will provide a single-entry point for authoritative data and a cost-effective way to reach a broader user base and enhance visibility, use, and impact of data for decision making at all levels.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Investing in data has never been more urgent.
In September, we will convene the 2023 SDG Summit to mark the halfway point of the 2030 Agenda, but we must recognize that we are far off course in our efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Strengthening data availability, transparency and financing is one of the most effective ways to target and accelerate our efforts.
Together, through these initiatives, we can harness the potential of data for people, planet, prosperity and peace.
Thank you.
It gives me great pleasure to join you at the closing of the World Data Forum. I want to begin by thanking the Government of the People’s Republic of China for organizing and hosting this important event together with the United Nations family.
Since its inception in 2017, the World Data Forum has brought together the data community to spur innovation, to build a community for data, to mobilize support, and to strengthen data capacity for the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.
It is heartening to see our vision for a data revolution come to life. This is due in no small part to the efforts of many of you in this very large, committed and active community. Congratulations to all of you.
We have come a long way since Cape Town.
We have moved from a narrow focus on official statistics to think about the data ecosystem more holistically, with all actors working increasingly closer together, from citizens, private sector, decision makers to national statistical offices. Today, we see data being discussed at a political level and have come to understand the value of data as a strategic asset – key to making better decisions to support people and planet.
And while the pandemic has highlighted the importance of high-quality, open, timely and inclusive data, it has also exposed the gaps that remain.
We urgently need to invest in better data to ensure no one is left behind.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I was particularly happy to see the announcement of three initiatives at this year’s World Data Forum.
First, the extensive adoption of innovation and use of new data sources through the Data for Now initiative.
Second, the launch of the new programme on citizen-generated data to empower individuals and communities to contribute to data production, take control of their data and improve their lives.
Third, the private-public partnership for the implementation of the new UN data platform , which will provide a single-entry point for authoritative data and a cost-effective way to reach a broader user base and enhance visibility, use, and impact of data for decision making at all levels.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Investing in data has never been more urgent.
In September, we will convene the 2023 SDG Summit to mark the halfway point of the 2030 Agenda, but we must recognize that we are far off course in our efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Strengthening data availability, transparency and financing is one of the most effective ways to target and accelerate our efforts.
Together, through these initiatives, we can harness the potential of data for people, planet, prosperity and peace.
Thank you.