Data Matters: Why, How Often, and What Kind?

Panelists: Prof. Sonalde Desai, Professor, NCAER with a joint appointment as Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland, USA; Shri P.C. Mohanan, Chairman, Kerala State Statistical Commission; and Shri Mahesh Vyas, Managing Director and CEO, Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy Pvt Ltd.

Chair & Moderator: Prof. Ashwini Deshpande, Professor of Economics and Founding Director, Centre for Economic Data and Analysis, Ashoka University

The panel will discuss issues related to collection, dissemination and governance of large-scale nationally representative socio-economic data. Why do we need regular, transparent data on a variety of topics to guide policy? What are the pitfalls that data collectors should watch out for? How should we balance the process of strengthening and expanding the data infrastructure with that of protecting individual privacy? How does technology aid or impede these twin concerns?

(Collaboration: Centre for Economic Data and Analysis, Ashoka University)