03 November 2023

UN Datathon 2023: NISR Hosts a Global Data Competition with Participants from Nine Nations

The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has taken center stage in the world of data science by hosting the United Nations Datathon 2023, as well as serving as the home to the UN Big Data Regional Hub for Africa. This prestigious event has drawn over 400 teams, each consisting of 3 to 5 members, from across the globe. The NISR site proudly hosts six diverse teams, representing participants from nine different nationalities, including Namibia, Comoros, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Netherlands, and, of course, Rwanda.


05 October 2023

NISR's Innovative Data Revolution and Big Data Unit Receives Praise from Board of Directors

The National Institute of Statistical Rwanda (NISR) marked a significant moment in its journey towards innovation and technological advancement as the institution's Board of Directors (BoDs) convened for their ordinary session on October 5, 2023. The meeting was not just about reviewing reports and discussing strategies; it was an opportunity for the BoDs to witness firsthand the fruits of their approval, particularly the establishment of the Data Revolution and Big Data Unit.


09 June 2023

UNLOCKING LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL FOR NSO HEADS, BUILDING A STRONGER DATA ECOSYSTEM

 

PARIS21, AU/STATAFRIC, and NISR are organizing a 4-day statistical leadership training workshop for African NSO leaders, aimed at enhancing leadership effectiveness, increasing self-awareness, addressing challenges, fostering coordination, and promoting female leaders in statistics. The training, hosted by NISR in Kigali, Rwanda, focuses on understanding strengths, weaknesses, and challenges, developing comprehensive plans, nurturing leadership styles, and promoting collaboration.


29 May 2023

NISR set to release 2022 RPHC Thematic Reports and District Profiles

The government of Rwanda through NISR conducted the fifth Rwanda Population and Housing Census,2022 RPHC whose data collection ended 30thAugust 2022.After the dissemination of census main indicators, NISR embarked on the thematic analyses (18 thematic reports) and 30 district profiles.


15 May 2023

Enhancing Data Capabilities

Workshop on Big Data Technologies and Open Semantic Resources

We are excited to announce the ongoing workshop titled "Data in Action: Big Data Technologies and Open Semantic Resources as Enablers."


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