Transcript An Effective Global Statistical System A Pre-requisite for Consistency in Global Measurement Dennis Trewin, Statistical Consultant.

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 cooperation)
• Weakening of statistical units in most
regional commissions
• Insufficient lateral mobility between UN
agencies
Weaknesses of Global Statistical
System
•
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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