The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has launched the Innovation Lab platform, which serves as a gateway for submitting and sharing innovative ideas and projects in the field of official statistics, while fostering the development of advanced statistical solutions and methodologies.
The platform aims to empower government employees to propose creative ideas in statistics, promote a culture of innovation, and attract high-quality initiatives that advance statistical practices and achieve national objectives.
It reflects GASTAT’s commitment to strengthening its services, solutions, and statistical outputs in alignment with the Kingdom’s transformation agenda and its efforts to build a more efficient and innovative statistical system.
Furthermore, through its statistical innovation projects, it seeks to develop innovative solutions to address gaps and current challenges in the statistical sector, in partnership with researchers and stakeholders.
GASTAT Innovation Lab platform target groups include:
Experts and practitioners in statistics and data science
Graduate students at public and private universities
Interested stakeholders from the public and private sectors
Specialists and researchers at research centers and institutes
The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) is a government entity with an independent legal personality. It is the only official statistical reference for implementing, supervising, and regulating the statistical work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
GASTAT provides statistical products in social, economic, and environmental fields to support policymakers and decision-makers in advancing the implementation of development plans.
According to the statement, GASTAT invites specialists, researchers, interested individuals, and government employees to submit their innovative ideas and proposals through its official website.
