The 8th International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS-VIII) is currently underway in New Delhi, from 18th to 21st November 2019. This significant global event has been organized by The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare along with the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the International Statistical Institute – Committee on Agricultural Statistics (ISI-CAS), the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and various other entities. The central theme of the conference is “Statistics for Transformation of Agriculture to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals”.
Understanding ICAS and its Origins
The International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS) is a series of conferences sponsored by several organizations including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), World Bank (WB), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and multiple international development agencies. The conference series was initiated in 1998 in response to the pressing need for comprehensive agricultural data across the globe. Since then, the conference has taken place every three years, with the previous conference held in Rome in 2016.
The Importance of ICAS
ICAS provides an essential platform for statisticians from around the world to exchange ideas and experiences, create new approaches, and develop innovative methodologies for agricultural statistics. It acts as an avenue for the dissemination of knowledge and the latest research findings on agricultural statistics. The main focus is on how statistical data can transform agriculture and help achieve Sustainable Development Goals.
Facts About ICAS
| Conference Title | Year Started | Frequency | Last Conference Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS) | 1998 | Every three years | Rome, 2016 |
ICAS-VIII: The 8th Edition
The 8th edition of ICAS, currently being held in New Delhi, is an example of global collaboration and cooperation. It is a joint effort of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, ISI-CAS, FAO among others. The theme for this year’s conference is “Statistics for Transformation of Agriculture to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals”. The goal aligns with the broader UN Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the critical role of agriculture in sustainable development and poverty reduction. The conference thus serves as an invaluable opportunity to underscore the vital importance of data in bringing about significant transformations in the agricultural sector.
Future Of ICAS
The future ICAS conferences are anticipated to continue the tradition of contributing substantially towards the improvement of agricultural statistics all around the world. The series of conferences are expected to keep providing a platform for international discussions and cooperation on the matter. Through consistent data sharing and innovation in statistical methodologies, ICAS aims to play a crucial role in shaping the future of global agriculture and its contribution to sustainable development.
Last Modified: February 6, 2024