From 26 to 28 September 2023, global statistical experts gathered in Wiesbaden for the UNECE Expert Meeting on Statistical Data Confidentiality. Coordinated by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis) and RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, this meeting held significance in addressing challenges tied to the burgeoning demand for geospatial data derived from agricultural surveys.

From 18th to 29th September 2023, a training workshop on data processing using advanced statistical software tools was organized by the GSARS-II Global Coordination Office in Harare, Zimbabwe. Led by Michele Rocca, the workshop was designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge. The goal of the workshop was to equip participants with skills in survey data analysis, data editing, imputation, and estimation. By the end of the program, attendees were expected to be proficient in generating meaningful statistics pertinent to the agricultural and rural sectors. 

The Global Strategy for the Improvement of Agricultural and Rural Statistics (GSARS) reinforced its commitment to enhancing the caliber of agricultural and rural statistics by conducting a pivotal training workshop on the utilization of software packages used for the analysis of statistical data in Zambia. This workshop, taking place from July 24th to August 4th, 2023, elucidated the profound role accurate and timely data plays in decision-making and policy formulation, particularly in the agricultural sector.

GSARS's intensive workshop in Côte d’Ivoire showcases the transformative potential of STATA for advancing agricultural statistics. Discover the synergy between experts and key ministries as they unite for data-driven decision-making and sustainable agricultural practices.

Unlocking the Potential of Agricultural Statistics in Developing Nations: Dive into how the GSARSII is spearheading a transformative journey in Madagascar and Comoros, enhancing statistical capacities through intensive, specialized workshops. Explore the on-ground impacts, challenges, and triumphs as participants delve deep into the realms of data processing and analysis, paving the way for a future where robust statistical systems empower sustainable development and policy-making in the agricultural sector, all backed by the unyielding support of our global partners.

The FAO Statistics Division recently conducted a vital workshop in Angola to bolster the quality and availability of agricultural and rural statistics. Led by Carlos Creva Singano from August 28 to September 1, the event offered hands-on training on sampling design and estimations under the GSARS Phase II initiative. Participants from various Angolan Ministries and the National Statistics Office focused on pressing agricultural estimation challenges. The successful workshop, filled with practical exercises and real-world examples, hints at a bright future for enhanced agricultural data in Angola.

In an effort to fortify agricultural and rural statistics, the Global Strategy to Improve Agricultural and Rural Statistics (GSARS) hosted a pivotal training workshop in Tanzania focused on the Master Sampling Frames (MSF) package. The MSF package has been proposed for 13 beneficiary countries, including Tanzania. The workshop's primary aim was to provide exhaustive training on sampling and estimation procedures that are crucial for the effectiveness of agricultural surveys. This training was led by expert Dramane Bako and was joined by 14 participants.

In a pivotal move towards fortifying Benin's agricultural statistics framework, the GSARS Phase II initiative hosted a transformative workshop in Cotonou from August 28 to September 1, 2023. Guided by expert Samba Cisse, participants delved deep into the nuances of microdata dissemination, fostering a brighter future for data-driven policymaking and effective agricultural monitoring in the region.

From September 4-8, 2023, a transformative workshop was conducted in Abidjan, spearheaded by renowned trainer Nana Nana Bruce, facilitating a leap in modern data dissemination techniques in Côte d'Ivoire. Participants from key agricultural and statistical institutions honed their skills in statistical dissemination and effective communication, marking a milestone in enhancing agricultural statistical presentations and data management in the region.

In Lesotho, the recent GSARS programme workshop, led by expert Amsata Niang, marked a milestone in advancing data management and dissemination skills, fostering a promising future for data-driven policy making in the region.

The Global Strategy has successfully rounded off a series of workshops that began in February, marking a significant milestone in enhancing Egypt's capabilities in statistical data dissemination. This series of workshops, expertly led by trainers Yasmine El Husseiny, Bruce Wife Nana Nana, and ...

In a strategic move to improve Liberia's agricultural data management, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) kickstarted a 10-day technical mission in collaboration with Liberia’s Technical Working Group (TWG). This partnership, which includes the Ministry of Agricu...

On the 3^rd of July 2023, the African Centre of Statistics (ACS) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the Food and Agriculture Organizatio...

As part of the implementation of the second phase of the Global Strategy to Improve Agricultural and Rural Statistics (GSARS II), FAO organized the second training of the DISSEMINATION package in Egypt.

The training was held at FAO premises in Cairo from 22 to 24 May 2023. Fourteen nati...

The Global Strategy to Improve Agricultural and Rural Statistics (GSARS II) team organized the first of three trainings on DISSEMINATION in Ghana. It was held at FAO premises in Accra from 29 May to 2 June 2023.

The workshop included 15 participants from the Ministry of Food and Agricul...

La deuxième formation sur le paquet DIFFUSION en Guinée s'est tenue du 8 au 12 mai 2023, guidée par M Abdoulaye Ba, statisticien-expert en diffusion des données statistiques (FAO). L'atelier a réuni 16 experts (dont 5 femmes) de l'Institut national de la statistique (INS), de l'Agence national...

This week, the Global Strategy to Improve Agricultural and Rural Statistics is taking part in the Ninth International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS IX), in Washington DC.

 ICAS brings together experts from around the world to discuss best practices and research in res...

With the support of the GSARS II project, the Agriculture Statistics Directorate (DSA) from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fishery of Benin released on-line four thematic notes using the results from the recent census of agriculture. The release of these thematic analysis is an imp...