The importance of GIS and geospatial data is well known, accepted and being integrated in many ways within the statistical community. This session will explore some of the key issues on the integration of statistical and geospatial including importance of frameworks such as IGIF and GSGF, use of standards such as SDMX and discussion on dissemination of data. GIS is more than a tool, it enables information and operations management, supports analysis, enables informed policy decisions, and more.

Guest Speakers:

HE Mohammad Hassan - United Arab Emirates, The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre

Alexis McIntyre - Australian Bureau of Statistics

Sandra Liliana Moreno Mayorga - Colombia Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística

This session supports overall agenda items 3i.) Management and modernization of statistical systems as well as 4j.) Integration of statistical and geospatial information