After years of disruption caused by western sanctions, Syria is participating in the Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange (SDMX) international conference in Rome, to reintegrate into the international data community.
The event provides an opportunity for Syrian officials to learn about SDMX’s standards, assess national data systems, and align with global statistical practices.
The Planning and Statistics Commission of Syria stated that its participation aims to understand the workings of the SDMX system, identify required standards, and evaluate Syria’s readiness for international cooperation.
Commission chief Anas Salim highlighted Syria’s proposal to reactivate technical cooperation with Euro-Mediterranean Statistics as part of a three-year plan. This initiative includes a planned field visit by key stakeholders to a neighboring country, further supporting Syria’s integration into the global statistical community.
