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The Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) is an annual and inclusive intergovernmental forum and a regional platform for supporting countries, in particular those with special needs, in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development while serving as a regional preparatory meeting to the high-level political forum.
March 28, 2022March 31, 2022Event
Despite increased interest in alternative data sources, household surveys remain a vital component of national statistical systems and a key source for producing official statistics. In measuring the progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), household surveys are the primary source for one-third of indicators, cutting across 13 out of 17 SDGs.
March 14, 2022March 14, 2022Event
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​This meeting is an opportunity for us to have a robust collective discussion on forward- looking and innovative, collective solutions that can inspire and propel economic recovery across our Blue Pacific Continent.
July 16, 2021July 16, 2021Event
This meeting is an opportunity for us to have a robust collective discussion on forward- looking and innovative, collective solutions that can inspire and propel economic recovery across our Blue Pacific Continent.
July 13, 2021July 14, 2021Event
This meeting is an opportunity for us to have a robust collective discussion on forward- looking and innovative, collective solutions that can inspire and propel economic recovery across our Blue Pacific Continent.
July 9, 2021July 9, 2021Event
This meeting is an opportunity for us to have a robust collective discussion on forward- looking and innovative, collective solutions that can inspire and propel economic recovery across our Blue Pacific Continent.
July 6, 2021July 7, 2021Event
​Areas to be covered:
- The Netherlands register-based census: Rationale, approaches, pros and cons and key experiences and lessons learnt.
- National Strategies for the development of Statistics (NSDSs); a critical requirement in strengthening use of administrative data/registers for official statistics.
- A synthesis of key insights and lessons learnt from the a
August 12, 2020August 12, 2020Event
​Areas to be covered:
- Pacific Island examples of approaches to census taking and experiences on access and use of registers/administrative data in the census.
What admin data might potentially be available and useful – any barriers (e.g. capacity, legal issues etc.). - Next steps: guidance on approach to phase 2 of the project.
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020Event
- Pacific Island examples of approaches to census taking and experiences on access and use of registers/administrative data in the census.
Areas to be covered
- Admin Data Census for England and Wales – Progress, challenges and lessons learned.
- Combined censuses - Spain (2011), Italy, Germany.
- Key lessons on the use of registers/ administrative data in addressing gaps in the 2018 New Zealand Census.
September 16, 2020September 16, 2020Event