Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Technical Cooperation between Statistics

Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Technical Cooperation between Statistics Canada and the National Bureau of Statistics of China Statistics Canada Beijing, May 2004 1

Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Origins of Statistics Canada’s International Technical Co-operation Program • • • Program began in the late 1980 s Geographic priorities driven by Canadian policy priorities Statistical priorities driven by country needs and STC capacity Focus on building sustainable capacity Full cost recovery Use of regular program staff Principles and guidelines emerged 2

Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Origins of the Canada-China Statistical Information Management Program (SIMP) • • • CIDA Program in China Importance of statistics to good governance Initial mission: Summer 1995 Program approved: Autumn 1996 Three primary components: – Organizational Development – Market Economy Measurement – Technical Capacity Building 3

Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Early Experience with SIMP • Initial exchanges and activities • Program review in 1998 • Adoption of principles as guidelines for pursuing the program 4

Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Principles for Technical Cooperation between NBS and STC (1) Project Definition 1. Activities contribute to objectives (relevance; accuracy; timeliness; accessibility; efficiency) 2. Activities support NBS priorities objectives 3. Projects have clearly defined outputs 5

Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Principles (2) Project Definition 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Historical background and current situation Activities of other partners Project aims discussed with participating divisions Plans for sustainability Consultation with users 6

Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Principles (3) Personnel and Training 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Experts work directly with experts Technical personnel identified in advance Training to be project-oriented Strengthen NBS’ training capacity Train back-ups 7

Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Principles (4) 14. Opportunities for both men and women 15. Equipment provided only in support of projects 16. Provide for consultancy after project completion 8

Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Principles (5) Reporting 17. 18. 19. 20. Written report on each activity Joint written report on completion of each project Maintain record of contributions Joint evaluation of each project 9

Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Implementing the Principles • • Project Initiation Agreements Project Steering Committees Joint Program Steering Committee Program Coordination within STC 10

Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Conclusion 11