At IBGE International Conference, SUDENE debates Northeast opportunities in Digital Era
July 23, 2024 05h31 PM | Last Updated: July 25, 2024 11h03 AM
The superintendent of SUDENE – Superintendence for the Development of the Northeast, Danilo Cabral, coordinates on July 30th, from 2pm to 5pm, the Working Group (WG) 8, called "Opportunities for the Northeast in the Digital Era", part of the activities of the National Conference of Data Producers and Users, organized by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), which will be held from July 29 to August 2, 2024 at the State University of Rio de Janeiro – UERJ, in Rio de Janeiro ( RJ).
The objective of the WG is to debate the importance of research and actions in the Northeast, in different segments, aiming at promoting regional development, considering innovation and technology in governance and the role of institutions in facing social, environmental and economic challenges.
Registration to participate in the WG is free and can be done for both in-person and remote participation, through the Conference website.
SUDENE's presence at the Digital Era Conference demonstrates the institution's commitment to actively participating in discussions about the challenges and opportunities arising from technological advancement.
Danilo Cabral, superintendent of SUDENE, states that the Digital Era Conference "is an important opportunity to debate research and innovation, in different segments, aiming at promoting regional development, considering innovation and technology in governance and the role of institutions facing social, environmental and economic challenges”.
The manager highlighted that Sudene's participation in the event is also the result of the technical cooperation agreement signed between the municipality and the IBGE. “The two institutions are strengthening ties to improve public policies in our area of activity based on the Institute’s socioeconomic indicators”, stated the superintendent.
Danilo Cabral integrates WG 8 together with Tânia Bacelar, managing partner of Economic Consultancy and Planning (Ceplan), Alfredo José Pessoa de Oliveira, president of the Economic Research and Strategy Institute of Ceará - IPECE, Ana Cristina de Almeida Fernandes, from the Federal University of Pernambuco - UFPE and Paulo de Martino Jannuzzi, general coordinator of the National School of Statistical Sciences (ENCE/IBGE).
This is a unique opportunity to catch up with SUDENE's contributions to the technological strengthening of the Major Region. Take the chance to participate in this WG and in the Conference, and contribute to the development of the Northeast in the Digital Era.
Digital Age Conference
The National Conference of Data Producers and Users, a reference in the past and part of the IBGE series of historic conferences such as CONFEST/CONFEGE, aims at discussing the risks and opportunities that derive from the current governance of the Digital Era, and addresses the consolidation of the National System of Geosciences, Statistics and Data (SINGED).
Over the five days of the event, more than 2 thousand people from the most varied segments of Brazilian civil society will mark their presence, and more than 500 technicians and specialists at the six thematic tables and 25 working groups are expected.
National Conference of Data Producers and Users
Venue: State University of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ
Date: July 29th to August 2nd
Time: 8 am to 6 pm
Registration: IBGE store
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