FCDO Stats

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

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

Really excited to be here for the last day of #UNDataForum plenary session with @TimHemmingsFCDO speaking to how the UK work’s to be an active partner supporting the data agenda.

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

Day 2 at #UNDataForum attending a fascinating session by our colleague’s @ONS

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

Incredibly excited to be here at the opening ceremony of #UNDataForum for 2024 in 🇨🇴

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

Pleased and proud to see FCDOs @stattymichelle join the latest cohort of @RoyalStatSoc Statistical Ambassadors!

[Royal Statistical Society @RoyalStatSoc]

🎉 Exciting news! We're thrilled to introduce our new cohort of Statistical Ambassadors! They'll be sharing their passion for statistics and data science through media and public outreach. 🌟

Read more: https://t.co/WaU5cxAwtV

[Claire Melamed @clairemelamed]

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

https://t.co/MjDsGD5okI

[PublishWhatYouFund @aidtransparency]

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 https://t.co/qrtnS6JJNv

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

#WorldPopulationDay reminder of the #PowerOfData and the importance of population data to shine a light on needs, inform decision making, direct investment and hold all to account for achieving the #SDGs. Data is essential - for now and for our future. https://t.co/LAXSXn4u6M

[World Bank Data @worldbankdata]

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: https://t.co/l3YxYQFMOr

[WorldPopProject @WorldPopProject]

🚨 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

https://t.co/l8hxwecfWI

[FCDO Research, Science and Technology @FCDOResearch]

📢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

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

We are proud to be part of the #PowerOfData and the vibrant community which will drive forward this transformative agenda.

[Claire Melamed @clairemelamed]

#PowerOfData coalition out in force at #UN55SC, with our brilliant champion @AminaJMohammed. So good to hear progress on data from so many countries.

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

Fantastic work from the UK-Ghana partnership in improving efficiency and effectiveness:

[Data Science Campus @DataSciCampus]

We have been working closely with @StatsGhana to improve the effectiveness of their Consumer Price Index. Our latest blog explains how the process using automation techniques has led to significant efficiencies and time savings
find out more on this work👇
https://t.co/RZP8euvZgS

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

We were delighted to join the vibrant discussions and events at #FestivalDeDatos so much passion and energy, and now we move forward together in action

[Open Data Watch @OpenDataWatch]

@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. 📈🌍

https://t.co/gGuCpXPnJQ

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

@GaryRWatmough It is step one of the application process...in honesty-posting the full link tricky. The reference number will get you in, but you need a csjobs account-only open across government at this stage.

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

Come work with us! Opportunity for UK Government Statisticians to join @FCDOStats :
Grade 7, Global Statistics, Technology and Analysis Directorate, Statistics Advisers x2 (Open to Promotion)
See https://t.co/zPbLS2cos7
Reference: 325112

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

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[Claire Melamed @clairemelamed]

AI for development = data for development.

Realising the promise of AI needs a data system which is inclusive & safe, with benefits fairly shared & opportunities open to all.

https://t.co/rM6TKQOG1U

@ODIHQ @FCDOStats @j0nesci @gioasempre @NiNanjira @worldbankdata

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

You may also be interested in, closing 14th Nov:
Energy, Climate, and Environment, Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser, ref 323773,
MENA, Head of Operational Excellence/Monitoring and Evaluation Adviser, ref 323644
Joint Funds Unit, Data Analytics Lead, ref 323108

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

We are proud partners for the #PowerOfData, excited for @AndrewmitchMP to be co-hosting the launch on Sunday, and inspired for the next steps in accelerating action for the #GlobalGoals

[Global Partnership @Data4SDGs]

Ready for the SDG Action Weekend? 🙌 See you this Sunday, Sep 17, to harness the #PowerOfData to achieve the #GlobalGoals 🚀

Join us in NYC with @UNFPA @UNDESA @WHO‌ @WorldBank @ghanagov @GovKenya @UKUN_NewYork @UNDP

Or join us online here 🎦 https://t.co/13bBg87Ytg

[FCDO Stats @FCDOStats]

#datafordevelolment in action!

[Data for Development in Nepal @D4D_Nepal]

Suddhodhan Rural Municipality prepares to roll out @SmartPalika e-Sifaris with support from D4D program in an effort to make service delivery more efficient.
#digitalPalika #d4dnepal #datafordevelopment #localgovernance
@UKinNepal @Asia_Foundation