Tenth Meeting of the United Nations Network of Economic Statisticians
May 21, 2026: Hybrid, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., King’s College London in London, UK (GMT+1)
The meeting will take place from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., in London (GMT+1) on May 21, 2026, with hybrid options. Where appropriate, notes on the topics to be discussed will be circulated to participants in advance of the meeting. This will ensure that the sessions make use of the limited time through focused discussions.
- 2:30 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.: Opening remarks
Andre Loranger Chair of the United Nations Network of Economic Statisticians and Chief Statistician of Canada
- 2:35 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Update on 2026 Sprints
Presenters: Richard Heys, Deputy Chief Economist – Wellbeing, Innovation, and Productivity Division,
Macroeconomics and Environmental Statistics and Analysis Directorate, Office for National StatisticsThis agenda item will provide participants with a summary of the Sprints that the Network will host in 2026:
- Understanding the General Framework for Measuring Public Services
- SNA Training Materials
- Integration of statistical registers & Large Case Units
- Tentative - Developing Objective Weights for Composite Indicators
This is an opportunity for Network members to learn about the objextives of these Sprints and, if they had not already done so, to express their interest in contributing.
- 2:50 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.: Updated Operational Guidelines
Presenters: Andre Loranger Chair of the United Nations Network of Economic Statisticians and Chief Statistician of Canada
This agenda item invites members to consider an update to the Network’s operational guidelines to ensure they remain clear, practical, and well aligned with the Network’s current ways of working. As the Network’s activities and participation patterns have evolved, a review provides an opportunity to clarify roles, expectations, and procedures in support of efficient collaboration and sustained engagement. Members are invited to provide views on how the guidelines can best facilitate the Network’s mandate and day-to-day functioning.
- 3:05 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.: Discussion on the Network membership
Presenters: Andre Loranger Chair of the United Nations Network of Economic Statisticians and Chief Statistician of Canada
This agenda item invites members to reflect on the composition of the Network with a view to strengthening its effectiveness and inclusiveness. Over time, participation patterns and global engagement in the field have evolved, creating an opportunity to ensure that the Network’s membership continues to reflect both active contribution and broad geographic representation. A thoughtful refresh of membership would help align the Network with emerging and frontier challenges, encourage sustained engagement from members to contribute to its work programme, and ensure that diverse regional perspectives are adequately represented in discussions and outputs. Members are invited to share views on how the Network’s composition can best support its mandate and ongoing relevance.
- 3:25 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Concluding remarks
Andre Loranger Chair of the United Nations Network of Economic Statisticians and Chief Statistician of Canada