PARIS 21 Strategic Planning Processes PARIS 21 Role

GOALS of PARIS 21 l Increased political (financial) support for statistics Integrate with poverty

Strategic Plans A - Task Team Outputs Good practice, Co-ordination & methodologies ※※※※ B

Modalities - How? PARIS 21 VISION PARIS 21 Country-owned statistical development plans National data

Culture Matters • • • PART OF MODALITIES Not an obvious process Often no

Typical PARIS 21 Process Regional Workshop - initiates plans. l Country initiates follow-up: l

Regional Workshops Highlight Country Problems. l Offer inspiration with Good Practice. l Match Donor

National Agenda Influencing Challenge is to interest the top decision makers in promoting statistics.

Initial Processes l l l Political support to change is needed. Early analysis of

National Follow-up Agree outline and process with stakeholders. l Rapid action required after. l

Necessary Conditions PRSP and/or Strong statistical leadership. l A reason to change the status

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PARIS 21 Strategic Planning Processes PARIS 21 Role October 2002

GOALS of PARIS 21 l Increased political (financial) support for statistics Integrate with poverty reduction strategies Promote statistical development strategies Better dialogue with users and partners l Apply l l l • Partnership Principles • UN Guidelines for TC 2

Strategic Plans A - Task Team Outputs Good practice, Co-ordination & methodologies ※※※※ B - Workshops - Start the Process Dialogue, gaining support 3

Modalities - How? PARIS 21 VISION PARIS 21 Country-owned statistical development plans National data Modalities Developing Countries Budget finance Goals, principles Donor projects International data The International Community Improved national statistical systems = Influence =Direct Action 4

Culture Matters • • • PART OF MODALITIES Not an obvious process Often no history of planning, crisis management, future blindness. Culture can be obstacle. Hierarchy important - decisions from the top down. Government processes be observed 5

Typical PARIS 21 Process Regional Workshop - initiates plans. l Country initiates follow-up: l • Self administered • Donor supported • PARIS 21 supported l Plans Developed and Implemented: • • • PARIS 21 Consultant Donor supported Skill sharing & partnership more common 6

Regional Workshops Highlight Country Problems. l Offer inspiration with Good Practice. l Match Donor Support with Country Needs. l Initiate the Planning Process jointly with key stakeholders. l l But regional events have limited effect 7

National Agenda Influencing Challenge is to interest the top decision makers in promoting statistics. l Influence has to reach the top. l Not a technical issue! l Use peer pressure. l Use local professional facilitators. l Persuasion by neighbouring states. l Examples of good practice. l 8

Initial Processes l l l Political support to change is needed. Early analysis of current problems & issues. Seek stakeholders support. Develop multidisciplinary committee at highest possible level. Intensive lobbying & gain support from stakeholders (use expert). Participatory activities/workshops effective. 9

National Follow-up Agree outline and process with stakeholders. l Rapid action required after. l Develop outline plans in collaboration with stakeholders. l Continually consult stakeholders. l Outside assistance probably necessary. l Technical and process support needed l 10

Necessary Conditions PRSP and/or Strong statistical leadership. l A reason to change the status quo. l High level support in government. l Legal mandate. l Processes to maintain high level support needed. l PARIS 21 to promote guidance and training of expertise. l 11