This sub-theme will focus on the following key areas:

a) Future of basic data for constructing statistical indicators of industrial development

Discussion will look at the future of basic data for constructing statistical indicators of industrial development.

b) Data sourcing for industrial statistics such as big data

Focus of discussions will be on strengthening capabilities of institutions to address the increasing demand for data to provide relevant, timely an reliable data for evidence-based policy decision making in support of industrialization.