Bangkok (Thailand), 9-13 December 2024 - The CoE contributed to the 2024 Asia-Pacific Statistics Week through active participation in key sessions and events. Building on previous contributions to the 7th and 8th Committee on Statistics, the Centre highlighted achievements, ongoing projects, and future plans to enhance statistical frameworks and tools that address emerging trends in crime and criminal justice data.
The Asia-Pacific Statistics Week is a regional forum that brings together statistical experts, policymakers, national statistical offices, and development partners to address existing challenges in statistical systems and advance the use of data and statistics for sustainable development. The event consists of a series of high-level meetings and sessions designed to facilitate dialogue, share best practices, and promote regional cooperation on statistical innovations.
At the Twentieth Session of the Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (SIAP) Governing Council, emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, and regional collaboration were prioritized, which is in line with the CoE’s commitment to innovative and impactful statistical training. Jonghee Choi, Coordinator of the CoE, emphasized partnerships with SIAP and the UN Women Centre of Excellence, showcasing initiatives such as the Regional Training on Crime Statistics from a Gender Perspective and the expansion of the e-learning module on Femicide Framework and TFVAW.
During the Nineteenth Management Seminar for Heads of National Statistical Offices, the CoE contributed to discussions on creating agile statistical systems. Participants shared their experiences on addressing dynamic data needs through teamwork and user-centric approaches. The CoE actively engaged in conversations promoting the integration of crime and justice statistics into national systems and underscored the importance of regional cooperation in data collection.
At the Ninth Session of the Committee on Statistics, Jonghee introduced UNODC’s initiative to develop a statistical framework for measuring cybercrime. She called on Member States to collaborate by sharing insights and challenges, reinforcing the importance of partnerships in tackling this evolving issue. In informal discussions after the session, participants emphasized the importance of capacity-building efforts to support the implementation of the framework, particularly in resource-limited and developing countries.
During a lightning talk session, Crystal Pae, Research Officer at the CoE, delivered a talk on the importance of cybercrime data, emphasizing how it can shape effective policies and strengthen global collaboration and underscoring the urgency of UNODC’s initiative to develop a statistical framework for cybercrime. During the week, the CoE highlighted its achievements and ongoing projects through an engaging exhibition booth, strengthening collaborations and increasing visibility for its work.
Through building strong partnerships and leading key initiatives, the CoE drives progress in crime and justice statistics, enhances the resilience of data systems, and equips stakeholders to tackle pressing challenges. The Centre will continue efforts to advance statistical innovation and excellence throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
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