In a pivotal moment for Rwanda's pursuit of gender equality, the Gender Data Lab (GDL) was officially launched on April 3, 2024. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) in collaboration with PARIS21 and the Gender Monitoring Office (GMO), marks a significant step towards bridging gender data gaps and fostering inclusive development.
26 March 2024
NISR Hosts Workshop on Survey Quality Control: Strengthening Statistical Practices
The National Institute of Statistics Rwanda (NISR) organizes the Workshop on Survey Quality Control and Data Management, from March 25th, 2024, in Kigali.
Led by esteemed expert Ramiro Flores Cruz, the workshop aims to empower participants with essential strategies for detecting and reducing various types of survey errors. Over the course of five days, attendees will delve into topics such as coverage error, nonresponse error, and the effects of interviewer behavior on measurement error.
11 March 2024
Enhancing Demographic Analysis: A Follow-Up Workshop by the US Census Bureau
The workshop is tailored for NISR (National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda) Staff specializing in Population Statistics, as well as individuals with a vested interest in census organization and population projections.
Facilitated by Madam NOBUKO and Mr. SEAN from US Census Bureau, this workshop offers an intensive exploration of demographic analysis. Participants will delve into sub-national population projections, advanced data management techniques, and the latest methodologies in the field.
28 November 2023
University Hackathon Competition Spurs Creativity On Rwanda's Big Data Market
Several dozens of innovative ideas are being showcased by university students at the “Big Data Hackathon” competition to spur creativity in statistical ingenuity at Musanze district, Northern Rwanda.
The competition organized by NISR focus on only on coding and creating visualizations but also; it aims at empowering the future leaders with statistical prowess.
20 November 2023
NISR and stakeholders empowering Journalists for Gender Data Reporting
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) and the Gender Monitoring Office (GMO) have joined forces in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering statistical literacy and empowering journalists in the realm of gender-sensitive storytelling.
With a focus on harnessing the potential of data, this five-day training session, which opened Monday on November 2023 in Bugesera District, marks a pivotal step toward amplifying the impact of gender disaggregated data in media narratives.