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The world's data systems are underfunded. The SDGs are off track.
In 2026, the global data community gets two shots to change that. Nairobi 🤝 Riyadh.
unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
@Data4SDGs @UNStats @SpaceAgencyKE @KNBStats @Stats_Saudi
#UNWDF2026 #UNDataForum
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🎥 The recording is now available!
Watch the UN World Data Forum 2026 information session for updates on preparations for Riyadh, programme priorities and how #CommitToData is driving action across the data ecosystem.
▶️ Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=dscy9dTk…
#UNDataForum
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The 42nd HLG-PCCB meeting brought partners together on #UNDataForum 2026 preparations, the Medellin Framework, financing for development, SDG monitoring, Beyond GDP, and data governance.
Another step forward #RoadToRiyadh.
🔗unstats.un.org/sdgs/meetings…
#SDGs #DataForDevelopment
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Meet the speakers joining the first #UNWDF2026 webinar this Thursday!
From programme updates to #CommitToData, hear from partners across the global data community, including @OpenDataWatch
📅 21 May | 9–10 AM ET
👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
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Join our first UNWDF2026 webinar:
📅 21 May
🕐 9–10 AM ET
With partners including @opendatawatch, get a first look at the programme how #CommitToData is driving action.
👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
#RoadToRiyadh
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A huge thank you to everyone who submitted proposals for #UNWDF2026.
500 proposals received.
190 shortlisted.
81 sessions selected.
Congrats to all contributors 👏
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UN World Data Forum retweeted
#GASTAT honors the winning teams in the Data Innovation Hackathon with prizes totaling SAR 75,000
stats.gov.sa/en/w/news/183
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🚀 Data meets innovation
The #RoadToRiyadh Hackathon is driving solutions to real statistical challenges.
🏆 Winners announced today by @stats_saudi
🔗 stats.gov.sa/en/united-natio…
#DataInnovation #Hackathon #SDGs
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UN World Data Forum retweeted
GASTAT invites you to attend a panel discussion as part of Road to Riyadh events, titled:
Pulse of Numbers: Statistical Data in the Service of Health.
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📊 How can better data strengthen health systems?
@Stats_Saudi #GASTAT convenes “Pulse of Numbers: Statistical Data in the Service of Health”, part of the Road to Riyadh series leading to the United Nations World Data Forum 🇸🇦
🔗 stats.gov.sa/ar/web/forms/sh…
#SDGs #HealthData
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Senior statistical leaders from 16 countries met in NY for the 41st High-level Group meeting ahead of #UN57SC.
Key priorities: #UNDataForum progress, financing for development, & strengthening global SDG monitoring frameworks.
🔗 unstats.un.org/sdgs/hlg/
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📢The Call for Session Applications is OPEN!
Join the Global Data Festival & Kenya Space Expo (2–5 June | Nairobi) and help shape the global conversation on how data, AI & space tech can power a fairer, more resilient future.
🔗 bit.ly/4kaxlGm
#DataFest2026 #KSEC2026e
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Road to Riyadh continues 🇸🇦
GASTAT is hosting “Beyond Numbers: The Social Dimensions of Data”: spotlighting inclusion, equity, & the human side of data ahead of UN World Data Forum 2026.
🔗 bit.ly/4tE0KNx
#RoadToRiyadh #UNWDF @Stats_Saudi
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Nearly 500 submissions: Thank you to the global data community!
The response to the Call for Proposals for the UN World Data Forum 2026 is an incredible show of energy, ideas, and ambition for data-driven sustainable development.
#UNWDF
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⏰ Final reminder! Don’t miss your moment.
The Call for Programme Proposals for the UN World Data Forum is closing today.
Bring your ideas. Share your experience. Help shape the global data conversation.
🗓 Deadline: 26 Jan
🔗 buff.ly/65xPl18
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⏳ 7 days to go
The Call for Programme Proposals for the UN WDF is in its final week.
If you have idea grounded in real-world experience, innovation, or inclusive data: now is the moment to submit.
Deadline: 26 Jan
buff.ly/65xPl18
@dilekfraisl1 @IIASAVienna
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Join @Stats_Saudi, @OpenDataWatch, @ContactPARIS21 & @UNStats on 20 Jan to explore how the Commit to Data initiative is driving concrete action to strengthen data systems.
🗓️ 20 Jan
⏰ 5:30–6:30AM EST| 11:30–12:30PM CET
💻 Virtual
🔗 Register: stats.gov.sa/web/forms/share…
#UNWDF2026
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The future of data needs your voice.
We’re inviting ideas that showcase practical experience, innovation, and solutions shaping how data supports sustainable development.
🗓26 January 2026
🔗 unstats.un.org/unsd/undatafo…
#UNDataForum #Data4Now
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