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🌍 How much do countries invest in R&D? New data show that 73% of countries spend less than 1% of GDP on research and development, revealing large global gaps in innovation investment. Explore the new data: databrowser.uis.unesco.org #SDG9 #Research #Innovation

📊 New data is here! The UIS February 2026 Education Data Refresh adds nearly 100,000 new datapoints, bringing the global database to 8.3M+ datapoints. Growth is driven mainly by SDG 4 indicators, with all world regions reporting increases. 🔎 Explore the data: databrowser.uis.unesco.org #SDG4 #EducationData #GlobalEducation

Today is the International Day of Digital Learning! UIS data shows that globally, only ~50% of primary schools have computers and Internet access for learning. In sub-Saharan Africa, just 36% of primary schools have electricity, the foundation for everything else. Measuring gaps is the first step to closing them. Know the data: databrowser.uis.unesco.org #DigitalLearning #SDG4 #UNESCO

📢 We’re hiring! The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is hiring an Associate Project Officer (Data Production) based in Montreal to support the production of internationally comparable statistics used to inform policies and monitor global development goals. 👉 Lear more and apply here: bit.ly/4rvRN6u #UNESCO #UIS #Statistics #DataForDevelopment

📊 New R&D data released Global R&D investment reached 1.92% of GDP in 2023, and the number of researchers rose to 1,486 per million people worldwide. Explore the latest indicators monitoring progress toward SDG 9.5: databrowser.uis.unesco.org #Research #Innovation #SDG9

📊 Strengthening education data systems in Southern Africa. From 11-13 March, policymakers and data experts met in Johannesburg for a regional workshop on EMIS & HEMIS to improve education data and strengthen reporting on #SDG4 and #CESA. Countries discussed ways to improve data quality, modernize systems, and close education data gaps. #UNESCO #UIS #EducationData #SADC

📢 Consultancy Opportunity The UNESCO Institute for Statistics is seeking a consultant to support the development of a Communication & Information Statistics Strategy. 🗓 6-month remote consultancy ⏰ Apply by 27 March 2026 🔗 Lear more and apply: bit.ly/40qwJTX #UNESCO #UIS #Consultancy #DataForDevelopment

📢Upcoming GAML Webinar Join the UNESCO Institute for Statistics for a webinar on Foundational Reading Benchmarks, presenting an Item Response Theory (IRT) – based methodology to estimate and validate benchmarks across several non-Western languages. 📅 18 March 2026 🕘9:00–10:30 AM (EDT / UTC-4) ⬇️ Download the paper: bit.ly/4rqQl5r 💻 Join the webinar: bit.ly/47KNflw #SDG4 #EducationData

📢 Call for Consultancy: Science Statistics Programme Review The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is seeking a senior consultant to support a review of its Science Statistics Programme and help shape its future strategy. 👉 Apply: bit.ly/4upUlFX #UNESCO #UIS #ScienceStatistics #Consultancy

📢 Call for Consultancy: UIS Observatory for Cultural Statistics Programme Review The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is seeking a senior consultant to support a strategic review of its Observatory for Cultural Statistics programme, providing recommendations for a new strategy to strengthen global culture statistics. 👉 Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4ukrJxX #UNESCO #CulturalStatistics #CreativeEconomy #DataForDevelopment #Consultancy

📢 Join us LIVE tomorrow: SADC EMIS/HEMIS Workshop 2026 The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), Obreal, & @SADC_News bring together partners & education data experts to strengthen education data systems across the region. 🕣 12 Mar 2026 | 8:30–12:00 (SAST) 🎯 Focus: Closing #SDG4 data gaps through integrated reporting 🔹 Session 1 – Education data availability & reporting in SADC 🔹 Session 2 – UIS resources & support mechanisms 📌 Zoom link: bit.ly/40qOx16 Meeting ID: 889 4130 6081 | Passcode: 010556 #EducationData #UIS #UNESCO

👩🌍 On International Women's Day, UIS new data show women remain underrepresented in research. Women accounted for 31.4% of researchers globally in 2023, up slightly from 29.5% in 2013. 📊 Explore the data on the UIS Data Browser: databrowser.uis.unesco.org #InternationalWomensDay #GenderEquality #UNESCO

UIS data reveal that 92 countries now report data on heritage investment, up significantly from the first survey cycle. Dive into the numbers: databrowser.uis.unesco.org #CulturalHeritage #UNESCO #UIS

New UIS data on cultural & natural heritage spending strengthen global tracking of SDG 11.4.1. Explore country data now: databrowser.uis.unesco.org #CultureStats #SDGs

📢 Call for Consultancy: Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) Indicator Framework The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is seeking a consultant to support the development of a Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) Indicator Framework. 👉Learn more details and apply here: bit.ly/4udeLSD #UNESCO #UIS #CulturalIndustries #CreativeEconomy #DataForDevelopment #Consultancy

🎖️Honoring 20 Years of Impact Today we celebrate Tin Nam Ho, Hugo Castellano Tolmos, and Rohan Pathirage for two decades of dedicated service at the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. From strengthening global education and science data to advancing SDG reporting and capacity building worldwide, their expertise and commitment have shaped UIS in lasting ways. 🎉Congratulations on receiving the UNESCO Long Service Recognition. #UNESCO #UIS #LongService #DataForDevelopment #SDG

Creators face projected global revenue losses of up to 24% by 2028, a new UNESCO report shows. @UNESCO has launched the latest edition of Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity, analysing how digital transformation, AI, shifting trade dynamics and threats to artistic freedom are reshaping the cultural landscape. Based on data from 120+ countries, the report calls for stronger policies to protect creators from widening inequalities. unes.co/qpo6vh

📊The second round of the Capacity-Building Workshop on SDG 4 Indicators concluded in Dammam, Saudi Arabia Organized by the @UNESCOBEIRUT, @UNESCO_RCQE and the @UNESCOstat, the workshop strengthened national capacities to calculate, align, and report SDG 4 indicators in line with global standards. ✅Key outcomes: • Updated ISCED mappings • Improved measurement of learning outcomes & education expenditure • Stronger national coordination through task forces • Enhanced regional cooperation & bilateral follow-up support Participants also committed to improving reporting practices and ensuring the timely submission of UIS data. Together, these efforts advance the quality, comparability, and use of education data to accelerate progress toward #SDG4 in the Arab States. #EducationData #UIS #UNESCO #EducationStatistics

📢 The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is looking for a Head of Learning Assessment and Policy Data to join the team in Montreal! Application Deadline: 27 February, 2026. 👉 Learn more about the role and apply here: bit.ly/3MGcbDy #Education #SDG4 #JobOpportunity #UNESCO

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📚 As 2030 approaches, strengthening learning assessment systems is more important than ever. On 29 January, the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) convened global experts for a rich discussion on practical approaches to aligning national assessment results with SDG 4.1.1. The webinar focused on two transparent and feasible approaches: • Benchmark-based standard setting • Pairwise Comparison Method Our sincere thanks to all presenters and participants for such an engaging and insightful exchange, as we continue working toward stronger and more inclusive learning assessment systems worldwide. 👉 Read what professionals are saying in the quote cards, and explore the presentations and full webinar recording, now available here: bit.ly/4toDW3Q