Institutional framework for statistics

Official statistics are a valuable public good, necessary for evidence-based decision-making and accountability in public management. The Statistics Division of ECLAC encourages the production and dissemination of statistics in full compliance with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, through the consolidation of national statistical systems, the strengthening of legal frameworks and capacity-building to respond effectively to the challenges of modernization.

18-22 Nov 2024 Kingston, Jamaica | Meetings and technical symposiums
Regional training workshop on the use of REDATAM for the dissemination of census and survey microdata

The overall objective of this regional workshop is to train staff from the statistical offices of Jamaica and Belize in the use of REDATAM for the development of web applications for online...
13-14 Nov 2024 Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Meetings and technical symposiums
In-Person Training in Gender Statistics for Turks and Caicos Islands

The overall objective of this technical assistance is to improve the technical capacity of staff and management of the Department of Gender Affairs, the Department of Statistics, and other Ministries...
22-24 Oct 2024 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | Meetings and technical symposiums
Taller para la generación de indicadores de cambio climático en República Dominicana

La ONE impulsa el fortalecimiento de estadísticas ambientales y de cambio climático a nivel nacional, colaborando con el SEN para superar los desafíos de la información multidisciplinaria necesaria...
17-18 Sep 2024 Virtual Session, Turks and Caicos Islands | Meetings and technical symposiums
Virtual Training in Gender Statistics for Turks and Caicos Islands

The overall objective of this technical assistance is to improve the technical capacity of staff and management of the Department of Gender Affairs, the Department of Statistics, and other Ministries...

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17 Sep 2024

Briefing note

Colombia will hosts world leaders, data experts, statisticians and the civil society to discuss the role of data in sustainable development

The city of Medellin will host the Fifth United Nations World Data Forum, a global event that seeks to drive innovation in statistics and data, foster strategic partnerships, mobilize political and financial support, and build a stronger data base to drive sustainable development.
3 Sep 2024

Briefing note

XXV Encuentro Internacional de Estadísticas de Género impulsa la Primera Editatón “Género y Trabajo” para integrar las estadísticas de género en Wikipedia

El evento convocó a estudiantes, docentes y representantes de diversas organizaciones para editar y crear artículos en Wikipedia sobre temas clave como el trabajo no remunerado, la brecha salarial, la violencia de género y la participación de las mujeres en el mercado laboral usando fuentes estadísticas oficiales.
28 Aug 2024

Press Release

Authorities Discuss the Future of Statistical Production in the Region and Reaffirm its Relevance for Addressing Emerging Needs and Global Challenges

The twenty-third meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC was inaugurated today in Santiago, Chile.
21 Aug 2024

Announcement

Representatives of National Statistical Institutes from Latin America and the Caribbean Will Analyze the Outlook for Statistical Production in the Region in the Coming Years

The Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC will hold its twenty-third meeting on August 28-29, 2024 at the regional organization’s central headquarters in Santiago, Chile.

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18-Mar-2020 | Institutional Documents and Books

Generic Law on Official Statistics for Latin America

The Generic Law on Official Statistics for Latin America was adopted by the Statistical Conference of the Americas of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean at its tenth meeting. Its purpose is to provide a regional model for Latin American countries that are interested in...

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Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC

18 Aug 2022

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Institutional framework for statistics

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Regional training workshop on the use of REDATAM for the dissemination of census and survey microdata

In-Person Training in Gender Statistics for Turks and Caicos Islands

Taller para la generación de indicadores de cambio climático en República Dominicana

Virtual Training in Gender Statistics for Turks and Caicos Islands

News

Colombia will hosts world leaders, data experts, statisticians and the civil society to discuss the role of data in sustainable development

XXV Encuentro Internacional de Estadísticas de Género impulsa la Primera Editatón “Género y Trabajo” para integrar las estadísticas de género en Wikipedia

Authorities Discuss the Future of Statistical Production in the Region and Reaffirm its Relevance for Addressing Emerging Needs and Global Challenges

Representatives of National Statistical Institutes from Latin America and the Caribbean Will Analyze the Outlook for Statistical Production in the Region in the Coming Years

Highlighted publication

Generic Law on Official Statistics for Latin America

Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC

Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC

ECLAC Headquarters

ECLAC Subregional Headquarters in Mexico

ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for the Caribbean

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