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An Effective Global Statistical System
A Pre-requisite for Consistency in Global Measurement
Dennis Trewin, Statistical Consultant
Outline of Talk
• Why is the global statistical system important?
• What is the global statistical system?
• Strengths and weaknesses of the global statistical system
• Suggestions on a way forward
Why is the global statistical system important?
• Increasing importance of global measures – globalisation impacts all countries
• Need to strengthen the capability of National Statistical Offices
• Cohesion across National Statistical Offices
What is the global statistical system?
• International and regional organisations that are providers of statistics
• UN Statistical Commission• Committee for Co-ordination of Statistical
Activities• International statistical standards• Principles and protocols governing
international statistical activities• National Statistical Systems
Strengths of Global Statistical System
• UN Statistical Commission
• Economic Statistical Standards
• Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics
• Increased funding for statistical capacity building
Strengths of Global Statistical System
• Development of international data bases
• Global statistical projects (eg ICP) and international surveys (eg PISA)
• Increased co-operation among the international statistical agencies
• Principles governing international statistical activities
Weaknesses of the Global Statistical System
• Quality of international data bases is not always high (eg reliance on imputation)
• Limited influence of UNSC over many international agencies (except by co-operation)
• Weakening of statistical units in most regional commissions
• Insufficient lateral mobility between UN agencies
Weaknesses of Global Statistical System
• International Statistical Standards- not strong for social statistics- possible political influence- expensive to develop and reach concensus- implementation not always strong
• Statistical capacity is still low in many countries
A Way Forward
• Development of a strategic plan for the Global Statistical System
• Improved co-ordination
A Way Forward (Relatively Easy)
• UNSC exerting its leadership role and give final authority for statistical standards
• A federated model for the dissemination of official statistics
• Review of process for developing international statistical standards
A Way Forward (Hard)
• Real commitment from the international agencies
• Improve effectiveness of CCSA
• Improved co-ordination among donors
• Review governance arrangements for regional bodies where existing arrangements are not working
A Way Forward (Hard)
• A project management approach to the implementation of international statistical standards and other international programs
• More flexibility in recruitment
• Review scope and coverage of international statistics
A Way Forward (Very Hard)
• Establish a Global Statistical Office
• Strengthen the role of the Bureau of UNSC