Source: TOI
Context: In a significant milestone, India has joined the prestigious UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics.
About UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics:
- What it is: A specialized UN body established to explore the use of big data and data science techniques for enhancing official statistical systems globally.
- Established in: 2014, under the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSC).
- Aim:
- Investigate how big data can contribute to monitoring and reporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Address challenges in the use of non-traditional data sources for official statistics.
- Functions:
- Develop global standards and best practices for integrating big data into official statistical systems.
- Facilitate international collaboration on big data and data science.
- Promote innovative use of non-traditional data sources, such as satellite imagery, IoT, and private sector data.
- Provide technical support and guidance to member countries in modernizing their statistical processes.
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