United Nations
Institutional framework for statistics
Official statistics are a valuable public good, necessary for evidence-based decision-making and accountability in public management. The Statistics Division of ECLAC encourages the production and dissemination of statistics in full compliance with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, through the consolidation of national statistical systems, the strengthening of legal frameworks and capacity-building to respond effectively to the challenges of modernization.
Activities
Information meeting of the Statistical Conference of the Americas, 2025
This meeting is held within the framework of the 56th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission.
Twenty-fourth meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical…
The twenty-fourth meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas was held virtually from 29 to 30 April 2025.
Transforming small area estimation: innovations and capacity building for…
This side event of the 56th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission aims to promote the adoption of small area estimation (SAE) in national statistical offices through two key initiatives: the innovative use of geospatial data and capacity-building initiatives.
56th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission
The Statistical Commission as the primary body for the coordination of the global statistical programmes in general and of the United Nations statistical and data-related system.
News
European researcher stays at ECLAC to study the role of official statistics in regional governance
During his academic stay in Santiago, Dr. Luca Di Gennaro examined the challenges of producing official data in Latin America and its effect on public decision-making.
Authorities Analyze Progress in the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Latin American and Caribbean Countries’ Official Statistics
The twenty-fourth meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC was inaugurated today.
Colombia will hosts world leaders, data experts, statisticians and the civil society to discuss the role of data in sustainable development
The city of Medellin will host the Fifth United Nations World Data Forum, a global event that seeks to drive innovation in statistics and data, foster strategic partnerships, mobilize political and financial support, and build a stronger data base to drive sustainable development.
Authorities Discuss the Future of Statistical Production in the Region and Reaffirm its Relevance for Addressing Emerging Needs and Global Challenges
The twenty-third meeting of the Executive Committee of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of ECLAC was inaugurated today in Santiago, Chile.
