To support the uptake and use of AI tools across NSOs and national producers of official statistics, PARIS21 and the World Bank have been partnering to build foundational skills among statisticians, well-structured metadata are essential for good dissemination of data and ultimately its accessibility.
The World Bank has recently developed and is rolling out its Metadata Editor which was designed to handle greater volumes of data, be compatible with international standards to ensure interoperability between different systems.
This workshop took place in Dakar, Senegal from 6-10 July 2026, and built on a training of trainers course held in February 2026. Participants worked on their organisations' recent nationwide censuses and surveys to apply documentation standards and put their skills into practice in ways relevant to their work.
