Hanoi (VNA) - The ASEAN Community Statistical System (ACSS) Committee called for the continued involvement of international development partners and stakeholders working with governments to ensure the sustainability of national statistics systems at its 14th session which kicked off on November 26.
This year's theme, "Strengthening Data Integration to Advance Regional Connectivity and Resilience," aimed to reflect a shared commitment to fostering a more resilient and connected ASEAN, reported the Vientiane Mai newspaper.
During the three-day meeting, Phonesaly Souksavath, head of the Lao Statistics Bureau under the Lao Ministry of Planning and Investment, highlighted that in today's rapidly evolving world, the growing demand for data presents both opportunities and challenges. Innovative approaches are being explored to consolidate diverse information into meaningful insights about countries, economies, and the ASEAN community in order to meet these demands, he continued.
It is expected that the creative leveraging and integration of existing data, particularly administrative sources, with new methods will meet these demands efficiently, minimising the need for costly primary data collection while still delivering impactful insights.
The meeting also urged ACSS members to share knowledge and expertise to address shared challenges, strengthen regional cooperation for integrated and efficient data systems, and to embrace innovation focusing on sustainability and resilience./.
