Statistical innovation
Activities

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 dissemination of census and survey microdata. With follow-up support from ECLAC to be provided as necessary, the two statistical offices will then use REDATAM for online dissemination of their 2022 census data.

Moving forward to the development of dissemination platforms based on an interoperable data banks ecosystem
This event is held within the framework of the Fifth United Nations World Data Forum, which will take place in Medellín, Colombia, from November 12 to 15, 2024.
II Experts Meeting of the Community of Practice in Agricultural Statistics of Mexico, Central America and the Dominican Republic
ECLAC Mexico hosted the Second Experts Meeting of the Community of Practice in Agricultural Statistics on September 10th, 2024.

Annual Seminar on National Accounts for Latin America and the Caribbean, 2024: Towards the 2025 SNA
The annual Seminar on national accounts for Latin America and the Caribbean, 2024 is held in hybrid format (in-person and virtual) on 10 and 11 September 2024, at ECLAC headquarters.
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.