4th Meeting of the Expert Group on the Integration of Statistical and Geospatial Information (UN EG-ISGI) – Nov 2017 Summary of progress Martin Brady, Australian Bureau of Statistics

Key 2017 Decisions for EG-ISGI In March 2017 the Statistical Commission recognized the increasing role of statistical and geospatial integration, particularly with regard to the SDGs and the 2020 Round of Population Censuses. Agreed that the mandate of the Expert Group be strengthened for it to become the overall coordination group for all activities in the area of the integration of statistical and geospatial information, and for regional statistical bodies to develop and strengthen partnerships with the regional committees of UN-GGIM. In August 2017 UN-GGIM endorsed the Statistical Commission’s decisions, and further encouraged the continued refinement and implementation of the Global Statistical Geospatial Framework.

Global Statistical Geospatial Framework: Timeline 44th UNSC March 2013 46th UNSC Mar 2014 46th UNSC Mar 2015 47th UNSC Mar 2016 48th UNSC Mar 2017 3rd UN-GGIM Aug 2013 4th UN-GGIM Aug 2014 5th UN-GGIM Aug 2015 6th UN-GGIM Aug 2016 7th UN-GGIM Aug 2017 EG-ISGI established March 2013 1st EG-ISGI Nov 2013 2nd EG-ISGI May 2015 3rd EG-ISGI April 2016 4th EG-ISGI Nov 2017 + UNECE Workshop The process for developing the GSGF has involved extensive international discussion and consultation, with strong participation from both National Mapping and Statistical agencies. The time line shows the extent of consultation and discussion. This work has continued focusing on the following priority areas. Global Forum Aug 2014 EG-ISGI Informal Side Event Aug 2015 EG-ISGI Formal Side Event Aug 2016 EG-ISGI Informal Meeting Aug 2017 + Census 2021 seminar EG-ISGI Side Event Mar 2016 EG-ISGI Side Event Mar 2017 EG-ISGI WebEx May 2017 EG-ISGI WebEx Sept 2017

Key EG focus areas Consolidation and implementation of the Framework Capability-building, knowledge management and sharing Incorporate and build on the work done by other bodies Showcase country level examples consider how to act upon a “strengthened mandate” The report identified the following future priorities for the EG: consolidation and implementation of the Framework - With a program to further develop the supporting materials to support the adoption and implementation of the framework. Consider and plan for capability-building, knowledge management and sharing of good practices through use of the GGIM knowledge base build on the work done by other bodies at the global and regional levels and to enable these groups to in turn to build on the work of the Expert Group prepare country level examples detailing country application of the GSGF At its 48th session, the UN Statistical Commission agreed that the mandate of the Expert Group should be strengthened to become the overall coordination group for all activities in the area of the integration of statistical and geospatial information - The EG wishes to obtain feedback on this extended mandate from UN-GGIM EG is currently consider how to act upon that “strengthened mandate”

EG-ISGI key priorities - 2018 Operationalising the principles of the Framework by producing detailed specifications and supporting material, via the 5 Principle Working Groups; to ensure that the Framework is implemented and consolidated. Focus areas for Global Statistical Geospatial Framework 5 Principle Working Groups Building capability through supporting and promoting the application of the Framework to 2020 Round of Population Censuses. Supporting SDG indicator production by providing the Framework as a means of enabling small area data and facilitating disaggregation.

EG-ISGI key priorities - 2018 Consulting users on requirements to assess usefulness and effectiveness of the GSGF. Communications Members should represent the Expert Group and promote the GSGF at the various international meetings they attend or lead. Extend the use of case studies in communication about the benefits of the Framework. The Expert Group would consider drafting an appendix to the UNSD Handbook on Population Censuses, if appropriate resources become available.

GSGF Content development The Global Statistical Geospatial Framework The Framework provides a common method for geospatially enabling statistical and administrative data, as well as ensuring that this data can be integrated with geospatial information. The 5 principles of the GSGF set a foundation from which we can work to put in place common language, processes, standards and methods across both statistical and geospatial communities. In order to progress the GSGF the EG must provide more context and guidance to the principles in the framework in order to facilitate adoption and implementation of the principles.

Lead countries - GSGF principles Principle working groups Lead countries - GSGF principles To ensure the progress of each principle working group, two lead countries have been agreed to guide the work on each principle. Other EG members will be invited and expected to contribute to the work of at least one working group. Other groups and regional bodies will be invited to contribute to these groups by the leads as required. Membership and contributions?

UN EG-ISGI Looking Forward Conclusions Strong engagement by statistical community Need to grow geo community engagement Great support for Global Framework Need to follow through to develop further details and supporting material Promote and support implementation Prioritise work program topics