Redesigning Statistical Capacity Development Along Basic Principles A

Redesigning Statistical Capacity Development Along Basic Principles A call for innovative actions PARIS 21 ANNUAL MEETINGS 2017 5 -6 APRIL 2017, PARIS, FRANCE Fessou Emessan LAWSON (Manager (OIC), Statistical Capacity Building Division, African Development Bank Page 1

Introduction & 8 Basic Principles Agenda 2030 is being implemented amidst ongoing data revolution Data revolution requires the modernization of official statistics In this era of lightning speed in all areas of information and data, statistical capacity development must yield timely and tangible results Such results must be policy relevant, life relevant, business relevant, etc… We need principles to be formulated and adhered to for statistical capacity development (SCD) to rise up to the objective of Agenda 2030, Agenda 2063 and other data needs. 1. Open Collaboration 2. Community–based Development 3. Strategic Alignment 4. Data Production Focus 5. Immediate Relevance 6. Sharing of Best Practices 7. Data Friendliness 8. Synergetic Commitment 2 Page 2

Strategic Themes of SHa. SA II To produce quality, comparable and timely statistical information in support of policy and decision-making, covering development and integration (political, economic, environment, social and cultural) To of Incu qu l ali cate ty de a cul cis t ion ure -m ak in t itu st In e bl na S ai S st e A su th f ild o bu city To pa ca g l na io ty i l ua ica q ce Afr u d for o r P s e To tistic h t ty a e t s t ali a a n u ric i d f q Af r o o r o C ion s fo To uct tic d tis o pr sta Roadmap 2017 -2026

A map of statistical responses and strategies in Africa (SHa. SA II) II Statistical Programs (RSDP) RSDP tio Na NSDS l na St National RRSF Statistical Policies Regional MAPS (MARAKESCH/BUSAN) MARAKESCH/BUSAN African Charter on Statistics Continental ct s. A tic s ati UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics International 4

A map of Statistical Governance in Africa International Policy Forums Coordination structure Statistical structure UN General Assembly UN Statistics Commissio n Continental AU Summit of Heads of State and Government African Ministers of Planning, Finance etc Stat. Com Africa ASSD Committee for Coordination of Statistical Activities UN Statistics Division Co. DG African Statistical Coordination Committee Af. DB Stats Dept UNEC A (ACS) AU Stats REC/Sub-regional National Heads of State in RECs Cabinet Conference of Ministers in RECs Minister Statistics Board Annual forum of DGs National User -producer committee Statistics committees in REC NSO/ Coordination Board/Statistics Council RECs Units Afri Stat NSO MDA Stats Units 55

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