2021 International Statistical Institute Mahalanobis Award: A Tribute to Heleno Bolfarine

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The Government of India sponsors the Mahalanobis International Award, which, managed by the International Statistical Institute, is presented every other year at the International Statistical Institute World Statistics Congress. The Mahalanobis Award recognises an individual for lifetime achievements in statistics in a developing country or region. This article celebrates the 2021 winner, Prof. Heleno Bolfarine, who, unfortunately, passed away a few days before the award ceremony.
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Mahalanobis Award, International Statistical Institute, Indian government, statistical capacity building, developing countries
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