Pakistan may see a modest improvement in its 2026 Global Gender Gap Index score. Projections based on updated data suggest that Pakistan’s score could increase from 𝟬.𝟱𝟲𝟳 𝘁𝗼 𝟬.𝟱𝟵𝟴 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 - an estimated 5.5% improvement. The projected improvement is driven by progress across three key dimensions: 📈 Economic participation and opportunity 🏛️ Political empowerment 🎓 Educational attainment The gain may be nominal, but reflection in international benchmarks matters. Recognition of progress could help drive momentum, sharpen policy focus, and keep gender equality firmly on the development agenda. The @wef Global Gender Gap Report, 2026, is expected to be released this month and will show whether these projected gains are realised, and if they result in improved rankings. Read the 2025 WEF Global Gender Gap Report here 👇 weforum.org/publications/glo… 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮’𝘴 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘎𝘢𝘱 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘹 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺. 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 2025 𝘎𝘎𝘎𝘐 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘶𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘣𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴. #GenderGap #Pakistan #DataForPolicy #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality #Tabadlab

From climate resilience to public health and service delivery, water and sanitation remain central to Africa’s development future. Join us tomorrow for a discussion of Afrobarometer’s latest water and sanitation findings and their implications for policy, governance, and development across Africa. 🗓 Tuesday, 26 May 2026 ⏰ 2:00 PM–3:30 PM GMT 📍 Zoom Register: bit.ly/4nFwnnh #WaterAndSanitation #VoicesAfrica #DataForPolicy

Grateful to have completed the Lagos Business School Programme on Leveraging Financial Inclusion Data for Policymaking. This strengthened my belief that better data can shape better policy, deepen trust and expand financial inclusion across Africa. Thank you @LBSNigeria and @EFInA_Nigeria #FinancialInclusion #DataForPolicy #Africa

Strengthening Education Data Harmonization Across Latin America and the Caribbean On 24 April, the Harmonization and Comparability of Education Statistics in Household Surveys in Latin America and the Caribbean Working Group was officially launched, bringing together 14 National Statistical Offices. Led by INEI Peru, with technical support from ECLAC and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), the initiative aims to improve the comparability and reliability of education data to better inform policymaking. Coordinated by the UIS Regional Field Network Advisor Manuel Alcaino, this collaboration reflects a shared regional commitment to placing evidence and comparable education data at the heart of policymaking. #EducationData #SDG4 #UNESCO #UIS #ECLAC #LatinAmerica #Caribbean #DataForPolicy #EducationMonitoring

Speaking in a special ASISSE Spotlight series “Bhartiya Seva shetra ka Vishleshan” on ZNews, Shri. Soumya Chakraborty , DDG, Enterprise Survey Division, MoSPI Highlighted that India’s services sector drives the largest share of GDP, and ASISSE will be a game-changer by building a comprehensive, nationwide database of incorporated service enterprises—enabling better policy, research, and strategic decision-making. To learn more, watch the full video. Visit MoSPI’s official website for related updates and official information: mospi.gov.in/ #NSO #MoSPI #ASISSE #ServicesSector #IndianEconomy #DataForPolicy #EconomicInsights @PMOIndia @Rao_InderjitS @_saurabhgarg @NITIAayog @mygovindia @PIB_India @PibMospi

When will the #IndianGovernment conduct the NEXT CENSUS? 🤔 The 2021 Decennial Census is already OVERDUE. 🕰️ A comprehensive #CasteBasedCensus is vital for equity, effective planning, and social justice in India. The current social planning relies on data from nearly a century ago—1931. Policy needs accurate, current data, not guesswork. #CasteBasedCensus #CensusIndia #Overdue #SocialJustice #DataForPolicy #IntConfused #IC

Digital Census Concerns in india x.com/mygovindia/status/2048… India's digital census prompts fear of hidden agendas The world's most populous country has launched a fully digital census which involves millions of enumerators and also allows the people to report their own data — but many fear it will be used for political manipulation. Concerns Raised Fear of Hidden Agendas: Some people worry that the census might be used for political reasons rather than purely statistical purposes. It's like if a teacher asked for students’ names and grades to decide who gets extra privileges instead of understanding their learning needs. Given previous data breaches, safeguarding citizens' private information must be a priority. Technical Issues: Previous government tech initiatives (like the COVID-19 vaccine registration) faced problems, leading to skepticism about the new census app’s reliability. Could This Data Be Used for Political Manipulation? Yes — and this is one of the most serious concerns. Question: Can voter data leaks influence elections even without hacking voting machines? Answer: Absolutely. Detailed voter information enables psychological targeting and tailored misinformation campaigns. With geographic and demographic identifiers included, malicious actors could design messaging aimed at specific governorates or communities. This turns raw data into a strategic asset rather than merely stolen information. Experts in public sector threat intelligence warn that election datasets significantly amplify influence operations when combined with social media analytics. Why Governments Are Prime Cyber Targets Government agencies manage vast amounts of sensitive data and critical services, such as: * Official email domains tied to senior officials and employees * Citizen data stored in centralized databases * National infrastructure including energy, defense, and healthcare systems * Election security ensuring democratic integrity Adversaries target governments for both financial and geopolitical reasons. Nation-state campaigns often aim to destabilize trust, disrupt essential services, or steal sensitive intelligence. Emerging Government Threats Future risks governments must prepare for include: * Quantum computing threats to encrypted communications * AI-powered information campaigns targeting elections * Supply chain compromises through public sector vendors * Attacks on smart city infrastructure leveraging IoT vulnerabilities Ref: DW, Darknetsearch #Census2027 #DigitalCensus #DigitalIndia #IndiaCensus2027 #SelfEnumeration #DataForPolicy #CensusIndia #CensusUpdate #IndiaData #PopulationCount #FutureIndia #dataprotection @awakenindiamvmt @internetfreedom @amnesty @hrw

#EDSC12 | Day 1: From frameworks to country realities Day one set the tone: turning global frameworks into actionable, country-level impact. Focus areas: • Teacher policy indicators • Greening the curriculum • ISCED revision updates • Household surveys • GAML’s ongoing work A clear message from UIS and the GEM Report: Stronger data is key to better policies and faster progress toward #SDG4. Country insights from Nigeria, Oman, and Lao PDR showed both progress and the challenge of aligning global standards with national realities. Key update: UIS is revising its data dissemination calendar, main release in November, refresh in May, to improve quality, efficiency, and relevance. Across all sessions, one thread remained: Data is the foundation of effective education systems. 👉 More here: bit.ly/4teXEyD #EducationData #UNESCO #DataForPolicy #GlobalEducation #UIS

Data shapes many trade decisions. It can influence: • Where farmers sell produce • How businesses price goods across markets • How quickly goods move across borders • How governments design trade policies The 12th KESRA Economic Dialogue, hosted by the Kenya Revenue Authority through KESRA, will explore how data analytics can strengthen African trade systems. The dialogue will also examine how data can support the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area. 📅 21st April 2026 ⏰ 2:00 – 4:30 PM (EAT) Be part of this important conversation. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #KESRA #DataForPolicy #AfricanTrade

The @dataforpolicy 2026 conference has a special track on digital statecraft - "the art, science & practice of designing, governing, & adapting public institutions to digital". Submissions welcome from practitioners digitalstatecraft.academy/sp…

Earlier this week, International Road Federation (IRF) Research and Data Analyst Aristomenis Kopsacheilis took part in the @ITF_Forum 12th Statistics Meeting, where international bodies shared updates and new initiatives shaping the future of transport data and statistical standards. Aristomenis' presentation breaks down how the IRF’s #WorldRoadStatistics and Data Warehouse (worldroadstatistics.org/) support governments, development banks and mobility stakeholders in understanding where emissions come from, where data gaps persist and which policy levers offer the strongest long-term impact. By transforming fragmented national datasets into coherent, verified and globally comparable insights, he underscored how IRF helps agencies detect trends, prioritise interventions and plan for decarbonised, resilient mobility systems. Other presentations explored themes such as resilient transport systems, the use of AI in official statistics and recent innovations in data collection and measurement. #IRF #InternationalRoadFederation #IRF2026 #WorldRoadStatistics #WRS #TransportData #SustainableMobility #EmissionsReduction #RoadStatistics #DataForPolicy #EvidenceBasedPolicy #Decarbonisation #TransportPlanning #IRF #WorldRoadStatistics #MobilityInsights

Really excited to speak at this International Webinar on the 31st March at 2pm India time / 3:30pm Indo-China / Thailand time. Register here to join: shorturl.at/ixKX1

🌍 Quand le climat change, la mobilité s’adapte. Au #Tchad, la migration est une stratégie de résilience face aux chocs climatiques. Un rapport clé pour éclairer les décisions et renforcer les réponses durables. 📘 Lire la nouvelle publication de l’OIM Tchad ici : publications.iom.int/books/e… Merci à @IOMDevFund pour son soutien ! #MobilitéHumaine #ChangementClimatique #MigrationClimate #ClimateAction #DataForPolicy

Sh. Sachchidanand Shukla said such interactions are extremely useful, as greater public engagement helps stakeholders understand the methodology, challenges, and effort behind official statistics, and called for more such consultations in future. To learn more interesting facts about the base revision of CPI, GDP and IIP, watch the full video. Stay tuned to MoSPI’s official social media channels for more updates and expert views. Visit the MoSPI website for related updates and official information: mospi.gov.in/ #MoSPI #NSO #OfficialStatistics #MacroeconomicData #GDP #CPI #IIP #EconomicPolicy #DataForPolicy @PMOIndia @_saurabhgarg @PIB_India @PibMospi @Rao_InderjitS @mygovindia @NITIAayog @EACtoPM @WorldBankIndia @ADB_HQ @RBI @TheOfficialSBI @HDFC_Bank @UnionBankTweets @ICICIBank @IDFCFIRSTBank @CrisilLimited @LnTFinance @phdchamber @FinMinIndia @DoC_GoI @FollowCII @ficci_india @ASSOCHAM4India @IMFNews

5 days to Go! Here is an opportunity to explore the methodologies of 'Base Year Revision of CPI, GDP and IIP' and win prize in the quiz based on the knowledge gained. NSO, MoSPI, in collaboration with MyGov, is organising a Quiz Competition on the 'Base Year Revision of CPI, GDP and IIP'. The quiz is open to all Indian citizens above 14 years of age, is being conducted in Hindi and English, and is based on the Booklet on Base Revision of CPI, GDP & IIP along with discussion papers issued by NSO, MoSPI on its website. To participate and for more details, follow the link: quiz.mygov.in/quiz/from-data… #NSO #MoSPI #MyGov #BaseYearRevision #CPI #GDP #IIP #OfficialStatistics #EconomicIndicators #DataForPolicy @PMOIndia @_saurabhgarg @PIB_India @PibMospi @Rao_InderjitS @mygovindia @NITIAayog @EACtoPM @WorldBankIndia @ADB_HQ @RBI @TheOfficialSBI @HDFC_Bank @UnionBankTweets @ICICIBank @IDFCFIRSTBank @CrisilLimited @LnTFinance @phdchamber @FinMinIndia @DoC_GoI @FollowCII @ficci_india @ASSOCHAM4India @IMFNews

Shri Suman K. Bery noted that macroeconomic data compiled by MoSPI are used day-to-day by the Reserve Bank of India and the Ministry of Finance, while NITI Aayog uses these data to assess GDP and productivity trends and shape long-term policies for job creation, income growth, and improved living standards. To learn more interesting facts about the base revision of CPI, GDP and IIP, watch the full video. Stay tuned to MoSPI’s official social media channels for more updates and expert views. Visit the MoSPI website for related updates and official information: mospi.gov.in/ #MoSPI #NSO #OfficialStatistics #MacroeconomicData #GDP #CPI #IIP #EconomicPolicy #DataForPolicy @PMOIndia @_saurabhgarg @PIB_India @PibMospi @Rao_InderjitS @mygovindia @NITIAayog @EACtoPM @WorldBankIndia @ADB_HQ @RBI @TheOfficialSBI @HDFC_Bank @UnionBankTweets @ICICIBank @IDFCFIRSTBank @CrisilLimited @LnTFinance @phdchamber @FinMinIndia @DoC_GoI @FollowCII @ficci_india @ASSOCHAM4India @IMFNews

Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI said that the revised series of GDP will improve accuracy and robustness, noting that new data sources such as GST and near real-time administrative data will strengthen GDP estimates. To understand base year revision of GDP, CPI and IIP in detail, watch the full video. Access the full interview here: youtu.be/dLaPTeK92kQ?si=TARH… Visit the MoSPI website for related updates and official information: mospi.gov.in/ #MoSPI #NSO #BaseYearRevision #CPI #GDP #IIP #OfficialStatistics #DataForPolicy #IndianEconomy @PMOIndia @_saurabhgarg @PIB_India @PibMospi @Rao_InderjitS @mygovindia @NITIAayog @EACtoPM @WorldBankIndia @ADB_HQ @RBI @TheOfficialSBI @HDFC_Bank @UnionBankTweets @ICICIBank @IDFCFIRSTBank @CrisilLimited @LnTFinance @phdchamber @FinMinIndia @DoC_GoI @FollowCII @ficci_india @ASSOCHAM4India @IMFNews

Ms. Gaura Sen Gupta praised the Pre-Release Consultative Workshop on the Base Revision of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP) & Index of Industrial Production (IIP), held at Mumbai, for its openness and transparency, noting that MoSPI actively addresses questions and incorporates stakeholder feedback on issues like PDS and housing inflation in CPI. To learn more interesting facts about the base revision of CPI, GDP and IIP, watch the full video. Stay tuned to MoSPI’s official social media channels for more updates and expert views. Visit the MoSPI website for related updates and official information: mospi.gov.in/ #MoSPI #NSO #OfficialStatistics #MacroeconomicData #GDP #CPI #IIP #EconomicPolicy #DataForPolicy @PMOIndia @_saurabhgarg @PIB_India @PibMospi @Rao_InderjitS @mygovindia @NITIAayog @EACtoPM @WorldBankIndia @ADB_HQ @RBI @TheOfficialSBI @HDFC_Bank @UnionBankTweets @ICICIBank @IDFCFIRSTBank @CrisilLimited @LnTFinance @phdchamber @FinMinIndia @DoC_GoI @FollowCII @ficci_india @ASSOCHAM4India @IMFNews

Shri Sanat Kumar emphasised that base year revision by NSO, MoSPI is essential to reflect rapid structural changes in the economy, ensuring new developments are captured for effective investment, production, transportation planning and contractual decisions. To learn more interesting facts about the base revision of CPI, GDP and IIP, watch the full video. Stay tuned to MoSPI’s official social media channels for more updates and expert views. Visit the MoSPI website for related updates and official information: mospi.gov.in/ #MoSPI #NSO #OfficialStatistics #MacroeconomicData #GDP #CPI #IIP #EconomicPolicy #DataForPolicy @PMOIndia @_saurabhgarg @PIB_India @PibMospi @Rao_InderjitS @mygovindia @NITIAayog @EACtoPM @WorldBankIndia @ADB_HQ @RBI @TheOfficialSBI @HDFC_Bank @UnionBankTweets @ICICIBank @IDFCFIRSTBank @CrisilLimited @LnTFinance @phdchamber @FinMinIndia @DoC_GoI @FollowCII @ficci_india @ASSOCHAM4India @IMFNews

Sh. Dharamkriti Joshi noted that NSO data such as GDP and inflation provide a comprehensive view of the economy and are essential for economic forecasting, helping professionals and organizations plan and strategize effectively. To learn more interesting facts about the base revision of CPI, GDP and IIP, watch the full video. Stay tuned to MoSPI’s official social media channels for more updates and expert views. Visit the MoSPI website for related updates and official information: mospi.gov.in/ #MoSPI #NSO #OfficialStatistics #MacroeconomicData #GDP #CPI #IIP #EconomicPolicy #DataForPolicy @PMOIndia @_saurabhgarg @PIB_India @PibMospi @Rao_InderjitS @mygovindia @NITIAayog @EACtoPM @WorldBankIndia @ADB_HQ @RBI @TheOfficialSBI @HDFC_Bank @UnionBankTweets @ICICIBank @IDFCFIRSTBank @CrisilLimited @LnTFinance @phdchamber @FinMinIndia @DoC_GoI @FollowCII @ficci_india @ASSOCHAM4India @IMFNews