Representatives of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia participated in the international forum “Digital Transformation of National Statistical Systems”, held in Astana from 7–8 November 2025. The two-day event gathered heads and experts of national statistical offices and international organizations to exchange experiences on the role of digitalization in modern statistics.
The discussions focused on how digital transformation is reshaping data collection, processing, and dissemination, as well as on innovative solutions that strengthen public trust in official statistics. Key topics included the development of digital data ecosystems, improvement of data quality and reliability, process standardization, and increasing the user value of statistical information.
In his address, Maksat Turlubaev, Head of the Bureau of National Statistics of the ASPiR Republic of Kazakhstan, expressed his gratitude to all participants for their contribution to the development of statistics, emphasizing: “Statistics today is no longer just about collecting data — it is about creating an ecosystem where technology serves people and reliable information forms the basis for strategic decision-making.”
Special attention was given to the use of alternative data sources and big data, with a focus on their responsible application and data security. Examples of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in the public sector were presented, including the analysis of administrative data and the use of big data for inflation monitoring.
Dedicated to the 105th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s state statistics, the forum brought together delegates from more than 15 countries, including representatives from the statistical offices of China, Singapore, Georgia, Hungary, Indonesia, Serbia, and other CIS countries, as well as from international organizations such as the United Nations (UN), UNECE, OECD, UNIDO, UNFPA, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank.
The event served as an important platform for professional dialogue, exchange of experience, and the strengthening of cooperation between national statistical institutions. More than 30 speakers presented innovative approaches and digital solutions contributing to the modernization and efficiency of statistical systems.
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