United Nations
Geospatial information
The Statistics Division of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) leads the development of technological solutions for data visualization in the territory through the information dissemination platforms available at ECLAC. In this context, one of the Division’s most significant tasks has been the incorporation of the geospatial dimension into the CEPALSTAT platform, which allows the georeferenced visualization of statistical data disaggregated according to different levels of spatial disaggregation. Also noteworthy is the implementation of the CEPALGEO platform, consisting of a set of technological tools —catalogues, viewers and geospatial services— that allow remote access to a wide range of geospatial information products and their use to support decision-making and public policymaking in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Activities
Twenty-fourth meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC
The twenty-fourth meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas will be held virtually from 29 to 30 April 2025.
Transforming small area estimation: innovations and capacity building for national statistical systems
This side event of the 56th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission aims to promote the adoption of small area estimation (SAE) in national statistical offices through two key initiatives: the innovative use of geospatial data and capacity-building initiatives.
First conversation on female leadership in the geospatial field: Challenges and opportunities
Promoting female leadership in the geospatial sector is crucial to achieving gender equality and maximizing the human and technological potential of the field. UN-GGIM: Americas reaffirms its commitment to initiatives that recognize and empower the role of women in geospatial information management.
Third Virtual Webinar - Conversations on the Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF): Strategic Pathway 4: Data
The Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF) was developed in collaboration between the United Nations and the World Bank, with the purpose of providing guidance to countries in developing and strengthening their national and subnational arrangements on geospatial information management and related infrastructure.
News
Chile advances towards the implementation of a statistical geoportal with support from ECLAC
INE technicians participated in a workshop organized by ECLAC to develop a statistical geoportal based on free software and open standards. The initiative seeks to strengthen the dissemination of official data and promote interoperability, following successful examples from other countries in the region.
Costa Rica launches new statistical geoportal to enhance the use of geospatial data
The National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) of Costa Rica presented an innovative tool that integrates statistics and geospatial data, facilitating decision-making and the design of public policies. This development, supported by ECLAC and the European Union, allows users to access information disaggregated by territory, strengthening the country's data infrastructure.
UN Datathon 2024: Solutions for sustainable tourism in urban areas based on data
This global data science competition will be held in the city of Medellín from 8 to 11 November 2024, as part of the Fifth World Data Forum. Registration is now open.
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.
