Update on the World Programme for the Census of Agriculture 2030 and the Agriculture Science and Technology Indicators
Virtual Event, 18/02/2025
On the sidelines of the 56th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission, the UN Committee of Experts on food security, agricultural and rural statistics will host a side event on Tuesday, 18 February 2025 from 09.00 to 10.30 AM New York Time (15.00–16.30 Rome Time). This event aims to review the latest developments and progress in implementing the UN-CEAG's programme of work for 2024–2027.
The side event will focus on the progress, achievements and future plans of the World Programme for the Census of Agriculture 2030 and the Agriculture Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI).
Open to both UN-CEAG member and non-member organizations, the session will feature an interactive discussion to:
TIME | CONTENT | PRESENTER |
09.00–09.10 | Opening Remarks |
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09.10–09.15 | Update on the revised mandate of the UN Committee of Experts on food security, agricultural and rural statistics (UN-CEAG) |
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09.15–09.25 | SESSION 1A Workstream on Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) Objectives, progress update and next steps |
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09.25–09.45 | SESSION 1B
Country experience: piloting ASTI new approach in Nigeria
Questions/Discussions |
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09.45–10.25 | SESSION 2
Workstream on World Programme for the Census of Agriculture
Development of the FAO Guidelines for the WCA 2030: objectives, progress update and next steps
Questions/Discussions |
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10.25–10.30 | Concluding remarks |
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