Blog from January, 2025

The Collaborative on Citizen Data is a community focused on advancing the use of citizen-generated data. They offer resources and host events to share knowledge and connect members on topics like citizen engagement and data collection around persons with disabilities. 

The Collaborative has launched a Community of Practice (CoP). This interactive platform will host webinars, foster networking, and encourage the exchange of experiences among members.

Upcoming Events:

• 16 January 2025: Join the CoP Info Session and Tutorial at 8:00 AM EST to learn how to navigate the CoP platform. [Registration Link]
• 22 January 2025: Attend the webinar "Citizen Data Around Persons with Disabilities" at 8:00 AM EST, hosted by CBM Global Disability Inclusion. [Registration Link]
• 30 January 2025: Explore "What Does Citizen Engagement Mean?" at 8:00 AM EST, in a webinar led by The International Civil Society Centre. [Registration Link]
• 11 February 2025: Participate in the United Nations Statistical Commission side event at 8:00 AM EST: "With and For Citizens: Strengthening Partnerships Between NSOs and Communities Through Citizen Data." [Registration Link]
• 3 March 2025: Stay tuned for invitations to an in-person event: "Partnership for Impact: NSOs and the Copenhagen Framework on Citizen Data."

For more information on membership and the Collaborative, please watch the onboarding session recording here: [Recording Link]

Date and time: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9 am - 12 pm (Bangkok time / GMT +7)
Location: Hybrid - Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and online
More information: here
Register: link
Topics and speakers:

• From Methods to Impact: Capacity Building for Practical Geospatial SAE - Haoyi Chen, Ph.D.
• Small Area Estimation with Geospatial Data Using Simpler Approaches - David Newhouse, Ph.D.
• Machine Learning for SAE - Associate Professor Joshua D. Merfeld, Ph.D.
• Can Geospatial Auxiliary Variables be Beneficial in Small Area Estimation? If so, How Can They be Effectively Utilized? - Professor Partha Lahiri, Ph.D.
• Lessons learnt : Use of Geospatial Information for Small Area Estimation in Sri Lanka - Abesh Kumar KC POUDEL

"Geospatial Data for Small Area Estimation" seminar is hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Chulalongkorn University. This event will delve into the innovative use of geospatial data to enhance the accuracy and reliability of small area estimation, a crucial tool for policymaking and resource allocation. Whether you're a student, researcher, or professional in the field, this seminar promises to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge. The event is co-sponsored by the International Association of Survey Statisticians, the World Food Programme, and the International Association for Official Statistics.

A new e-learning course developed by UNSD in partnership with the UN Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (UNSIAP) is being launched. This course, based on successful in-person trainings, will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize administrative data for producing high-quality official statistics. 

Target audience: Both national statistical offices and agencies holding administrative data

Course delivery: Virtual facilitation in the period from 20 January to 21 February 2025

Deadline for nomination: 16 January 2025

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/v9EsF1gmnY

Contact: For further information and nominations, please contact UNSIAP colleagues at escap-siaptraining@un.org.