Vibeke Oestreich Nielsen
How can we better coordinate and make use of statistical training resources? A few reflections linked to the work of the Global Network of Institutions on Statistical Training (GIST)1
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
reliable timely data statistics important ever data used many contexts often without proper understanding mean visible active national statistics producers key help ensure public receives information reliable used informed decision making many official statistics producers best particularly operate lowresource settings limited capacities lack sufficient training respond needs number regional international actors support statistical training provision always well coordinated aligned prioritized needs recipients response global network institutions statistical training gist established 2018 aim contribute efficient effective harmonized delivery training since gist developed various tools guidance materials moving forward national statistical system take stronger lead set priorities training needs coordinate partners fill gaps developments technology tools support change increased use online materials therefore independence use relevant