The IAOS 2013 Conference. — Photo danang

DA NANG (Biz Hub) — The central city will host the International Association for Official Statistics (IAOS) Conference on Official Statistics during October 8-10, IAOS President Shigeru Kawasaki informed the city's administration during Wednesday's meeting.

The IAOS 2014 Conference will evaluate how the producers of official statistics can work with others to maintain relevance and respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies and data sources.

The biennial event will have 200 participants from across the globe. The event will also lay emphasis on meeting the rising expectations of users within resources, exploiting new technologies and data sources and will also focus on building partnerships to enhance the value of official statistics. — VNS