Baku:This year's celebration emphasizes the changes that are influencing the future of official statistics. The event, titled 'European Statistics at a Crossroads Priorities, Opportunities and Constraints,' acknowledges the growing demands from users, the emergence of new data sources, and technological advancements like artificial intelligence. These factors present opportunities to enhance the accuracy and detail of statistical information, though they also highlight the challenges posed by limited resources and the need to maintain quality and confidentiality.
According to Cyprus News Agency, In this context, the Statistical Service stresses the importance of responsibly using innovation and collaborating with users and stakeholders. The goal is to ensure that official statistics reliably underpin the understanding of economic and social trends, the evaluation of policies, and evidence-based decision-making.
The Statistical Service remains committed to delivering high-quality statistics with professional independence and transparency, while also striving to improve its services to meet the evolving needs of users.
To mark the occasion, the Statistical Service and the Cyprus Statistical Society are organizing an event at the Ministry of Finance on 20 October 2026, featuring Dr. Andreas Charalambous, Chair of the Fiscal Council, as the keynote speaker. His address will focus on 'The role of official statistics in shaping economic policy,' underscoring the significance of accurate statistical data in policy development.
Additionally, the Statistical Service, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth, the University of Cyprus, and the Cyprus Statistical Society, has announced the opening of registrations for the national phase of the 10th European Statistics Competition for the 2026-2027 school year. Targeted at secondary school students, the competition seeks to enhance statistical literacy and familiarize students with official statistics, helping them develop skills in data analysis and critical evaluation.