Official statistics account for @FCDOGovUK. Managed by FCDO's stats cadre. #UKaid #GlobalDev #Stats #OpenData

United Kingdom
Joined September 2015
Great to join the preparatory session of #Ffd4 this week. Very encouraged a strong support for the #PowerOfData, and excited to work together for a good outcome in Spain in 2025. @Data4SDGs @StatsPaula @MelindaBohannon @pthigo @UNStats @StatsGhana data4sdgs.org/news/claire-me…
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Great to see @FCDOGovUk now in the top ten most transparent aid agencies – climbing 11 points to the ‘very good’ category in the #AidTransparency Index. It reflects the hard work of the UK transparency team. #2024Index publishwhatyoufund.org/the-i…
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Join the debate on whether #AI can build or break trust in official statistics w/ Anita Gurumurthy of @ITforChange, @SianRasdale of @FCDOgovuk/@FCDOStats, David Satola of @WorldBank & @b_fung of @CNN. ➡️ Watch the #Data4AI conference livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=Hf5WKbz7…
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🚨 New research paper: Building footprint data for countries in Africa: To what extent are existing data products comparable? Comparing #BuildingFootprint data from #Google #Ecopia #Microsoft #OSM for #Africa #Settlement #Spatial doi.org/10.1016/j.compenvurb…
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📢We are pleased to announce 5 exciting opportunities for Senior Research Fellows to work with the @FCDOGovUK on areas of climate resilient agriculture, big data and AI economics and state threats. ⤵️Job descriptions for these 5 posts and how to apply on links below 🧵1/5
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@ContactPARIS21's PRESS 2023 is out. 💰 Funding for data & statistics rose by 14% in 2021 to USD 799 million. 🌐 However, there's a shift in funding sources & modalities. Explore the report to understand the implications for global development. 📈🌍 smartdatafinance.org/news/ne…
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Preparations for the SDG Summit moment on the Data Dividend kicked off this morning at #HLPF2023, with a round table of data champions, all ready to go! data4sdgs.org/blog/data-fuel…
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"We'll be working with our networks to identify sustainable solutions which address the critical challenges of mainstreaming financing for #genderdata." @StatsPaula on how the UK's new #genderequality strategy can be an opportunity for gender data. buff.ly/3KuKZUq
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Three reasons to explore the newly updated #Clearinghouse’s donor profiles: 1⃣Find out what countries donors are working in 2⃣Learn donors’ strategic priorities by #SDG 3⃣Discover flagship projects and #smartdatafinance practices Visit today: bit.ly/FundingFlows
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The Joint Data Center has opened a new #internship opportunity for the role of Data and Economic Intern. 🗓 Deadline: Jan 8 2023. ℹ bit.ly/3PPigec #Intership #Data #EconomicAnalysis #ForcedDisplacement @unhcrdata @UNinternsClub
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If you’re ready for your next career move or interested in joining the AF, look no further than our dedicated jobs page – you might find your new team right here! bit.ly/AF_Jobs
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FCDO Stats retweeted
Spots are still available in our English-based training MOOC. We will also run a training MOOC in French soon, stay tuned for more details!
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Interested in Machine Learning? This ONS-UNECE ML webinar provides an opportunity for the statistical community to learn about the highlights of the groups work in 2022 and the latest developments in machine learning from NSO's across the world Register 👇eventbrite.co.uk/e/ons-unece…
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Timely, reliable & disaggregated data & statistics are fundamental in guiding national policy making to achieve the #SDGs. The annual #PRESS presents trends related to data & statistics funding upon which to make funding decisions. ➡️ bit.ly/3UIeynP
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#NSOs need to reassure citizens of the accuracy of their #statistics. @vnso_stats has addressed the country’s changing environment through the PARIS21 #TrustInitiative. Watch how they did it: 🎦 bit.ly/3Sfm20d
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Have you seen the new #DataValues Campaign web hub? Explore the manifesto for a fair data future, and learn how you can join the movement: bit.ly/3McDNLR
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This week in Sierra Leone, we are printing 22 #maps in collaboration with @CHAI_health. These maps will be used to inform microplanning for an upcoming #HPV vaccination campaign spearheaded by @mohs_sl & @EPICVaccines.
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We would like to thank all attendees of the recent @UNStats HLG-PCCB meeting, for their time, expertise and co-operation. We look forward to working together again in future to facilitate statistics for the global good. @UNDataForum #Statistics #StatsTwitter
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As statisticians from around the world meet in London today, we reflect on the importance of international cooperation and are proud that we are able to come together, online and in person, to help deliver statistics for the global good. @UNStats @UNDataForum #StatsTwitter
Very proud to be part of the @UKStatsAuth @ONS team hosting @UNStats HLG PCCB meeting in London today, this group comprised of statisticians from around the world, is vital for delivery of data and statistics for the global good! #Statistics #DataScience #SDGs #officialstatistics
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