Qatar is participating in the 62nd ISI World Statistics Congress, which kicked off in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday.

His Excellency the Chairman of the Planning and Statistics Authority, Dr Saleh Mohamed Salem Al Nabit is heading Qatar's delegation to the Congress.

The biennial World Statistics Congresses of the International Statistical Institute (ISI) convenes the heads of statistical agencies and institutes, senior statisticians and professionals, experts from official bodies and academia, from all over the world to exchange information on best practices, latest trends in statistical processes.

The State of Qatar is participating in the 62nd ISI World Statistics Congress, which started today in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. #QNA

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Delegates gain from the knowledge exchange at the high-level conference, which covers several topics concerning the collection, analysis, interpretation, and management of data. 

Additionally, the congress provides an opportunity for institutions and individuals to participate in research papers.

It also allows professionals and entities to contribute to the development of statistics and initiatives that benefit countries and communities.

This year's congress agenda features some 1,300 research papers, presented over six days, at the general public, special and parallel sessions. 

At least 2,500 participants from 130 countries are participating in the sessions. 

Qatar is set to chair a special technical session entitled "Strengthening South-South Co-operation in the Modernisation of Official Statistics Towards Supporting and Production of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Indicators," with the participation of experts from Malaysia, Morocco, Palestine, Turkey, Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Center for Islamic Countries, Gulf Statistics Centre, and New Zealand.

On the sidelines of the Congress, the delegation of Qatar will discuss with several heads and representatives of national, regional and international statistical offices, senior experts and consultants the latest developments in statistical methodologies and ways to update them, share expertise, and learn from successful lessons. 

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Source: QNA