ISI Academy: Empowering Statistical Excellence
The ISI Academy is a global initiative of the International Statistical Institute, created to strengthen statistical capacity in low- and middle-income economies. By combining scientific independence, international network, and proven expertise of the International Statistical Institute, the Academy delivers high-quality training and collaboration opportunities that empower statisticians, build resilient data systems, and support evidence-based decision making worldwide.
With your support, the ISI Academy can expand its impact and help shape a more informed and data-driven future.
About ISI Academy
The ISI Academy was created in 2023 to help develop the capacity of statisticians and data professionals in ways tailored to the International Statistical Institute’s comparative advantages. The ISI Academy is a dynamic vehicle for nurturing sustainable strategic solutions to the priority international and regional capacity development challenges faced by our members. It provides a framework for our members to innovate by leveraging the International Statistical Institute’s scientific and organizational independence, our members’ passion for data and statistics, extensive cross-sectoral networks of expertise, high academic standards, and global and regional reach.
Our primary goal is to address the capacity development requirements within the field of statistics and data-related professions by leveraging our expansive global reach of members.
The ISI Academy’s Principles
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Demand-driven. |
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Empowering Users. |
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Independent, Science-based. |
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Partnership-oriented. |
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Multidisciplinary. |
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Sustainable results. |
ISI Academy Team
Pietro Gennari, ISI Academy Coordinator
Pietro Gennari was appointed ISI Academy Coordinator in July 2025, bringing over 35 years of experience in official statistics from national, regional, and international roles, including senior positions at UN organisations like FAO. He has a long history of leadership within the international statistical community and is also an experienced lecturer and editor.
Alper Gucumengil, ISI Academy Lead Expert
Alper Gucumengil was appointed ISI Academy Lead Expert in July 2025, bringing over 24 years of experience in official statistics, capacity development and data governance. His career includes managing significant projects at the Turkish Statistical Institute and serving as a consultant for UN agencies, where he contributed to SDG monitoring and national data strategies across many countries. He also recently served as a Data Governance Specialist at UNDP Headquarters.
Courses, Webinars and Workshops
The ISI strives to unlock the world of data by furnishing members and individuals in the statistical field with a library of past events, courses, and webinars. This invaluable resource aims to provide access to extensive knowledge, enhancing personal development and fostering success in your professional domain.
Apply the knowledge and insights on an individual basis or within the context of your specific field of work, whether it be in your country or region. View the webinars and courses below.
ISI Activities Worldwide
The ISI Academy cooperates with a wide range of global partners, including the Global Network of Institutions for Statistical Training, which is a network of international and regional training institutions, working together build sustainable statistical capacities through efficient, effective, and harmonized delivery of training.
Webinars and Courses
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