Hosted by UNICEF at its New York office, AI and Data Quality: A Critical Intersection for Official Statistics was opened by João Pedro Azevedo, Chief Statistician, and moderated by Johannes Jütting, Executive Head of PARIS21. This event delved into the transformative role of AI in enhancing data quality and its implications for official statistics. Discussions explored how AI can modernise statistical workflows, bridge the gap between policy and evidence, and empower statisticians to enhance data quality and drive innovation.
Panelists and Discussants:
- Georges-Simon Ülrich: Director General of the Federal Statistical Office of Switzerland
- Anu Peltola: Director of Statistics at UNCTAD
- Yves Jacques: Chief of Frontier Data and Technology Unit at UNICEF
- Samuel Kobina Annim: Government Statistician at the Ghana Statistical Service
- Steve MacFeely: Chief Statistician & Director of the Statistics and Data Directorate at OECD
The discussants explored the various ways AI can be leveraged to ensure data quality and innovation in official statistics, providing valuable insights for both statisticians and the interested public.
