The main objectives of the training workshop are to:

• Introduce general concepts of SDMX including technical specification, content-oriented guidelines, and implementation tools to compilers of SNA and IMTS
  
• Train subject matter experts on specific global SDMX Data Structure Definitions of SNA and IMTS; and teach IT experts on various SDMX tools
  
• Assist both statisticians and IT experts in implementing SDMX by conducting mapping exercise between national database and SDMX code lists for specific domain
  
• Identify interested and capable institutions/countries as SMDX pilot implementation projects in 2020-2021
  

The workshop will bring together the subject matter and IT experts from institutions responsible in the compilation of SNA and IMTS in Southeast Asia region. Interested regional organizations in Asia will be also attending the workshop.