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Our Associations and Committees

The International Statistical Institute and its seven Associations, which cover a range of statistical areas and interests, make up the ISI family. Currently, the family has members from over 150 countries. 

The idea of Associations — formerly called Sections — was introduced in 1947. While the first Association was formally adopted only in 1957, the fruits of this far-reaching and far-sighted innovation are clearly evident today with seven Associations which cover a wide spectrum of statistical sciences and applications. This change resulted in a new type of professional society, one that facilitated international communication among individuals with common interests.

The ISI family also includes the members of ISI, ISI Associations, ISI Committees, Affiliated Organizations, Special Interest Groups focus on matters of statistical interest that may reach across areas of statistics and/or link statistics with other disciplines and Outreach Committees aimed at collaborations with members from various regions of the world.

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7
Committees
21
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150
year of establishment
1885
Association ( 7 )
Committee ( 20 )
Affiliation ( 6 )
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SINCE 1975
Bernoulli Society (BS)

The objectives of BS are the advancement of the sciences of probability and mathematical statistics, and of their applications to all those aspects of human endeavour which are directed towards the increase of natural knowledge and the welfare of mankind

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SINCE 1985
International Association for Official Statistics (IAOS)

IAOS’ general aim is to promote the understanding and advancement of official statistics and related subjects, and to foster the development of effective and efficient official statistical services through international contacts among individuals and organizations, including users of official statistics as well as research institutes.

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SINCE 1977
International Association for Statistical Computing (IASC)

The objectives of IASC are to foster world-wide interest in effective statistical computing, and to exchange technical knowledge through international contacts and meetings between statisticians, computing professionals, organizations, institutions, governments and the general public.

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SINCE 1991
International Association for Statistical Education (IASE)

IASE seeks to promote, support and improve statistical education at all levels everywhere around the world. It is the international umbrella organization for statistics education.

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SINCE 1973
International Association of Survey Statisticians (IASS)

IASS aims to promote the study and development of the theory and practice of sample surveys and censuses. It also aims to increase the interest in surveys and censuses among statisticians, governments and the public in the different countries of the world.

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SINCE 2005
International Society for Business and Industrial Statistics (ISBIS)

ISBIS promotes applications, research, and best current practices in business and industrial statistics, facilitates technology transfer, and fosters communications among members and practitioners worldwide.

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SINCE 2008
The International Environmetrics Society (TIES)

TIES aims to foster the development and use of statistical and other quantitative methods in the environmental sciences, environmental engineering, environmental monitoring, and protection.

Associations

ISI Associations cover a range of statistical areas and interests, and together with the ISI, make up the ISI family. 

The Associations participate fully in the ISI but also have their own governance structures, conferences (including satellite conferences to World Statistics Congresses), journals and awards. 

Association presidents are members of the ISI Council and also meet as a group with the ISI Executive Committee. The ISI and its Associations work closely together to serve the needs of the international statistical community.

Committees

  • Standing Committees are components of the ISI’s organizational structure, along with the Executive Committee and the Council.
  • Operational Committees focus on the overall functioning of the ISI and its long-term concerns as an international body representing the statistical profession and community. 
  • Special Interest Groups (SIGs) focus on matters of statistical interest that may reach across areas of statistics and/or link statistics with other disciplines.
  • Outreach Committees develop activities, networks and promote and represent the ISI and its Associations in different regions.

Affiliations

The ISI seeks active cooperation with other organizations and professional associations. With a view of encouraging intensive cooperation and communication, we have established cooperation agreements with a number of organizations.

Affiliated organizations are mainly professional associations that have entered cooperation agreements with the ISI with the aim of encouraging intensive collaboration and communication.