Articles tagged with Integrated Data Infrastructure
New Zealand Launches New Programme to Strengthen Rural Data and Support Communities
5 days ago | 111 viewsNew Zealand has launched a joint programme by Stats NZ and the Office for Rural Communities to enhance rural data and better represent rural families, communities, and businesses in official statistics. This initiative aims to improve analysis methods, support informed policy decisions on infrastructure and services, and modernize the Integrated Data Infrastructure with significant government funding. The programme will reclassify 400,000 people as rural, strengthening the evidence base to support rural communities' economic contributions and future development.
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2 months ago | 446 viewsNew Zealand is investing $57.7 million over four years to modernize its Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI), the country's largest research database, to support smarter, evidence-based government decisions. The IDI connects data from various government agencies and organizations to reveal the long-term impacts of policies on New Zealanders, ensuring resources are allocated effectively. Upgrading the outdated technology will enhance data accuracy and accessibility, enabling better social services and outcomes for current and future generations.
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