The Director of Idescat, Member of the Working Group for the National Statistical Plan 2029-2032

The director of Idescat, Àlex Costa, has been appointed a member of the Working Group for the National Statistical Plan 2029-2032, set up within the framework of the Higher Statistical Council (CSE), with the aim of contributing to the preparatory and evaluation work for the new state-level statistical planning.

The Working Group, created by agreement of the Standing Committee of the Higher Statistical Council on 7 October 2026, is tasked with drawing up proposals and recommendations on statistical needs at state level and on improving the resources available, as well as preparing the draft opinions on the National Statistical Plan 2029-2032 and on the annual programmes for 2028, 2029 and 2030. These documents will subsequently be submitted to the Higher Statistical Council for consideration.

The Working Group is made up of prominent representatives of statistical bodies, public institutions and experts from various fields, under the chairpersonship of Magdalena Cordero Valdavida, former Director of Information and Innovation at the European Court of Auditors.

The first meeting of the Working Group was held on 4 November 2026, at which its composition was presented and the timetable and work plan were discussed. The work is expected to continue until October 2029.

The participation of Idescat’s director in this Working Group strengthens the presence of Catalonia’s official statistics in the forums for reflection and advice on the priorities and future challenges of public statistics.