Promoting Official Statistics to Adult Audiences Through a Sequential Educational Approach

The chapter delves into a groundbreaking collaboration between Istat and the Third Sector National Forum, focusing on a three-year agreement aimed at fostering statistical literacy among adult audiences. The initiative employs a sequential educational approach, combining webinars, e-learning modules, and virtual workshops to create a multifaceted learning experience. This approach not only deepens participants' expertise in official statistics but also reinforces practical skills through interactive and collaborative activities. The chapter explores the unique advantages of distance learning, addressing both its challenges and potential, and provides a detailed overview of the training project's structure and content. It highlights the importance of tailoring educational methods to adult learners, emphasizing the need for relevance, autonomy, and experiential learning. The chapter also presents satisfaction results, demonstrating the high level of engagement and positive feedback from participants, and discusses future developments and the potential for replicating this model in other contexts. By integrating theoretical insights with practical applications, the chapter offers a compelling case for the effective promotion of official statistics in professional environments.