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Inaugural 50x2030 Global Data Use Conference looks to boost awareness and demand for use of survey data

50x2030 will host its first annual Global Data Use Conference virtually from 30 November – 2 December. The online gathering, which has as its theme “Intensifying Data Use,” has a three-fold objective: to increase awareness of the power of survey data to address development challenges; to allow participants to establish networks with experts from around the world that face similar challenges in achieving food security and sustainable agricultural growth; and to facilitate knowledge creation and exchange, as well as capacity building.

The conference will have sessions showcasing examples of the application of 50x2030 survey data in 50x2030 partner countries with a particular focus on the results of the 50x2030 research grant competition, which issued small grants – from US$1,000-$10,000 –for projects that employ 50x2030 survey...

With 50x2030 support, Uganda continues to provide regular and reliable data on national agricultural sector

The findings were shared during a workshop hosted by UBOS and FAO, in hybrid format, with more than 50 representatives of UBOS, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries (MAAIF) and other national institutions and agencies of the Agricultural Development Partners’ Group attending...

Cambodia prepares for 2021 Cambodia Agriculture Survey and signs 50x2030 program plan

This first training was jointly organized by MoP and MAFF, with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Led by technical experts from NIS and FAO, the training was designed to equip trainees with technical knowledge and use of technologies for data...

50x2030 Seminar “Transforming Food Systems in Africa”: Recap and resources

Managers of 50x2030 Initiative components on data production and data use in turn provided examples of how 50x2030 survey instruments produce critical agricultural data, and how they could be leveraged in the CAADP process and in other frameworks in 50x2030 partner countries. More than 100 people...

50x2030 at World Data Forum: Recap and resources

The session was comprised of five, brief but in-depth presentations from experts working to advance data sources integration. Talip Kilic, senior economist at the World Bank and the lead on 50x2030 work on the integration of ground and Earth Observation data spoke about the requirements for surveys...

50x2030 Partnership Council names new chair

At the 28 September gathering, outgoing Chair Haishan Fu, Director of the World Bank's Development Data Group, said: ”I have been grateful and humbled for your trust in having me as the chair for the past 2 plus years. It has been an incredible experience, seeing how this new Initiative is breaking...

50x2030 at World Data Forum: Showcasing how ground data can augment satellite and other tech-based data collection

Through a series of short, rapid-fire presentations, five experts will share innovative work that is tackling the challenge of adding value to both traditional survey data and innovative data sources via their integration. Examples will include (a) using ground data to improve crop and yield maps at...

50x2030 launches new series of technical notes for country teams

These “Technical notes for country teams” will summarize the motivation for specific survey design decisions but focus on providing detailed, practical guidance that can be directly translated into survey design or training efforts. These notes are part of the existing 50x2030 Technical Note series...

Next 50x2030 Seminar to explore role of agricultural data in food systems transformation

For this seminar, 50x2030 welcomes partner Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) to lead in an exploration of how agricultural data can inform transformational food systems in Africa to make them more equitable, resilient, nutritious, productive, climate smart, inclusive...

50x2030 takes the stage at 31st International Conference of Agricultural Economists

Organized under the Methods & Tools component of 50x2030, the session explored how innovations in data collection allow for breaking new ground in the analysis of policy-relevant research questions that have been intractable due to data limitations. More specifically, it highlighted how (i)...

With nearly half of 50x2030 countries identified, the Initiative launches next call for applications

Countries will be able to apply though a downloadable PDF form, available on the 50x2030 website with detailed instructions for completion and submission. As with the first application window opened in February 2021, countries will be assessed based on their agricultural statistics capacity...

Burundi, Bhutan, Haiti, Bolivia, El Salvador, Guinea, Indonesia, Mozambique selected to join 50x2030

Each country submitted a formal application during the February Call for Expression of Interest. Applications required countries to supply detailed information and supporting documentation about their agricultural statistical systems, financial and technical needs, and their commitment to meet the...

Cambodia makes a range of data and resources available from Cambodia Agricultural Survey

The country recently concluded the dissemination program of the Cambodian Inter-Census Agriculture Survey 2019 (CIAS 2019), providing Cambodian policy makers, and national and international stakeholders with access to critical information for agricultural sector policy design, analysis and...