Understanding the Impact of the Pandemic: Challenges, Opportunities and Politics

Explore the global statistical response to the COVID-19 pandemic in this insightful lecture by Prof Steve MacFeely. Delve into the actions taken by the UN Statistical Commission and international statistical system as the crisis unfolded. Learn about the establishment of the joint Technical Advisory Group by WHO and UN DESA to guide methodological work on calculating excess mortality. Examine the technical challenges and opportunities that arose during this process, as well as the complex interplay between mortality statistics and national and international politics. Gain a deeper understanding of the potential long-term implications for international statistics resulting from this unprecedented global health crisis.