International Statistical Institute

Greece's former statistics chief Andreas Georgiou was awarded a special commendation for "upholding of the highest professional standards" in producing the country's statistics and "in the pursuit of integrity of statistical systems," the International Statistical Institute (ISI) said in a press release.

Andreas Georgiou, former head of the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), has become the public face of the global threat to the integrity of official statistics and statisticians. The facts of the case are well known.

After the American Statistical Association Board (ASA) last week, the International Statistical Institute (ISI) came out in support of Greece's former head of its statistical service, Andreas Georgiou, after his acquittal was annulled for the second time by the country's Supreme Court.