INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY for BAYESIAN ANALYSIS

SOUTH AFRICAN CHAPTER

The purpose of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis (ISBA) is to foster the study of Bayesian analysis, including applications as well as its alternatives. ISBA was founded in 1992 to promote the development and application of Bayesian statistical theory and methods useful in the solution of theoretical and applied problems in science, industry and government. By sponsoring and organising meetings and other activities ISBA provides a focal point for those interested in Bayesian inference and its applications.

This world organisation seeks to benefit international society by the advancement of Bayesian statistics, science and analysis in the natural, biological and social sciences, engineering, industry, medicine, law, government and education, and by the development and interface of inferential and decision making procedures in all areas.

Escaping winterly climates all around the world many Bayesians visited the ISBA 1996 World Meeting in Cape Town. Many from South Africa made presentations and/or chaired sessions at this ISBA meeting and impressed participants with their deep knowledge of modern Bayesian principles and techniques. At this World Meeting it was decided to have an international conference every two years, starting in 2000. ISBA Chapters in India, South Africa, and Chile have been established in recent years.

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Updated: 3 November 2007