Leave No One Behind - International Organizations Efforts in Developing Countries
Conference
Category: International Association for Official Statistics (IAOS)
Abstract
To achieve the "Leave No One Behind" imperative, crucial for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda, National Statistical Offices must overcome challenges through innovative data integration methods, combining data from diverse sources like surveys, censuses, records, imagery, and social media. The objective is not only disaggregating official statistics geographically but also tailoring data for scattered vulnerable populations. In this session, International Organizations (IOs), such as the United Nations, ECLAC, and The World Bank, showcase their essential role in aiding developing nations to enhance their data systems. They provide support in technical assistance, capacity-building, data harmonization, and financial resources, contributing to higher-quality data for evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development. The session delves into real-world experiences of IOs supporting countries in adopting a data integration culture for SDG indicators, highlighting the challenges, particularly in small area estimation capacity-building.