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Academic and Statistical Integration for Data Shaping the Future
Overview:
The session explores the leading role of universities and statistical agencies in transforming the momentum generated by the United Nations World Data Forum into a sustainable cognitive and developmental impact. It also discusses the future of the partnership between the official statistics system and higher education, as well as the opportunities for GCC academic integration in capacity building, research, innovation, and data-driven knowledge creation.
Key discussion points:
1.Sustaining the impact of the World Data Forum by translating its outcomes into academic and institutional priorities for universities.
2.Strengthening Gulf academic integration in the fields of research, data, and future capacity development.
3.Moving from periodic cooperation between official statistics and university education toward sustainable strategic partnerships.
4.The role of universities and associations in building the capacities and competencies needed to keep pace with future developments in statistics and data science.
5.The role of Saudi statistical data in supporting national development.
From data to decision
Overview:
This session reviews the role of data and statistics in supporting decision-making and transforming them into actionable knowledge, while exploring the integration among universities, statistical entities, and scientific and professional associations in developing products, research, and skills that enhance the effective use of data.
Key discussion points:
1.Maximizing the economic and social value of data.
2.Using official and research data to support decision-making and policies.
3.Developing data products and outputs that meet users’ needs.
4.Role of universities and associations in transforming data into actionable knowledge.
Data governance and building trust
Overview:
This session discusses the requirements for building a reliable, secure, and sustainable data ecosystem, and the role of governance, ethics, and professional standards in enhancing data quality and trust, while reviewing the contribution of universities and associations in developing practices and standards and building effective partnerships.
Key discussion points:
1.Data quality, reliability, and transparency in its use.
2.Ethics, privacy, and accountability in handling data.
3.Role of scientific and professional associations in developing standards and practices.
4.Institutional partnerships to enhance trust and ensure the safe use of data.
استقبال طلبات المشاركة في الملتقى الثالث للجامعات والجمعيات الاحصائية - جامعة الإمام عبدالرحمن بن فيصل - الدمام 2026
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