The culture of statistical data in support of social and economic change: the experience of collaboration between ISTAT and the National Third Sector Forum

Authors

  • Lorena Viviano Istituto Nazionale di Statistica
  • Carlo Declich National Institute of Statistics
  • Massimo Novarino National Third Sector Forum
  • Patrizia Bertoni National Third Sector Forum
  • Mauro Giannelli National Third Sector Forum

Keywords:

statistical literacy, promotion, social utility, statistical culture

Abstract

Italian National Institute of Statistics and the National Forum of the Third Sector are collaborating on a project to promote statistical culture for socially useful territorial action. The course focuses on the use of official statistical data and has an articulation of asynchronous and synchronous training moments. A subjective evaluation by the learners on the improvement of skills and professional growth is foreseen. The new competences make it possible to act in a context of profound economic and social change.

Author Biographies

Carlo Declich, National Institute of Statistics

With a degree in Economic Statistics, he is a researcher at Istat in the Statistical Culture Promotion Service. For many years, he has been involved in activities to promote statistics among students, researchers, civil servants and citizens. In recent years, he has also frequently collaborated on surveys conducted by Istat throughout Italy, primarily the Population, Business and Non-Profit Censuses.

Massimo Novarino, National Third Sector Forum

A volunteer for over 40 years, a social cooperator for over 30 years, and head of the Research Department of the National Third Sector Forum for over 18 years, he studied at the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Turin.

Patrizia Bertoni, National Third Sector Forum

Certified trainer, expert in training processes in the Third Sector, with experience in designing and coordinating learning programmes for adults, trainers and social workers. Since 2009, she has been working at the National Third Sector Forum, where she coordinates the educational activities of the FQTS project. She specialises in skills validation. She is co-author of publications on training innovation in the Third Sector.

Mauro Giannelli, National Third Sector Forum

Head of training at the Third Sector Forum for over 20 years, coordinator of the Third Sector Management Training project since 2006, certified trainer, expert in skills validation. Extensive experience in planning and social research.

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Viviano L., Declich C., Bertoni P., Novarino M., Giannelli M. (2024), Progetto I4FTS: Istat per il Forum Nazionale Terzo Settore. Poster presentato alla Conferenza Nazionale di Statistica, Roma. Consultata da: https://www.istat.it/storage/15-Conferenza-nazionale-statistica/ poster/07_27_Viviano_POSTER.pdf.

Published

2025-08-31

How to Cite

Viviano, L., Declich, C., Novarino, M., Bertoni, P., & Giannelli, M. (2025). The culture of statistical data in support of social and economic change: the experience of collaboration between ISTAT and the National Third Sector Forum. Community Notebook. People, Education and Welfare in the Society 5.0, (2), 79–86. Retrieved from https://www.quadernidicomunita.it/index.php/qdc/article/view/345

Issue

No. 2 (2025): The Challenges And Opportunities Of Evaluation: From Theory To Practice

Section

Empowerment Column

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