Spreadsheets, spreadsheets, spreadsheets: With the public sector still powered by office stalwart Excel, SPC’s Director of Statistics for Development Peter Ellis has advocated for greater use of ‘R’—open-source statistical software with Pacific roots and potential.
Births, deaths, marriages and other major life events in Tuvalu are set to make greater use of digital systems and data-sharing, supported by the Pacific Community (SPC)’s expertise in this area.
Samoa’s food consumption patterns give crucial insights into welfare, food security and nutrition, say Pacific Community (SPC) and Samoa Bureau of Statistics experts following a World Bank-supported workshop last month.
Papua New Guinea is developing its business statistics with the aid of Pacific partners and peers, including the Pacific Community (SPC), as the country pursues sustainable economic development.
The main purpose of the workshop was to build and enhance local capacity and skills in analysing and interpreting disability data following the guideline and recommendation by the UN Washington Group.