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