New Approaches to Statistical Capacity Development in Jamaica
Statistical Institute of Jamaica is focusing on urgent statistical development needs such as communication advocacy, legal framework, leadership improvement, and funding sustainability. Successful approaches include national and regional coordination, implementation of SDGs, and use of technology for modernization and Big Data incorporation.
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Statistical Institute of Jamaica NEWAPPROACHESTOSTATISTICAL CAPACITYDEVELOPMENT THE PERSPECTIVEOFASMALLISLAND DEVELOPINGSTATE Presented by: Carol Coy Director General Statistical Institute of Jamaica
Urgent Statistical Development Needs Statistical Institute of Jamaica Strengthening communication and advocacy on the value of official statistics Strengthening the legal and institutional frameworks Improving leadership and management within NSS Continuous improvement and expansion in statistical programmes and services Ensure funding and sustainability of NSOs - Political buy-in
Successful Approaches- National Coordination Statistical Institute of Jamaica Institutional mechanism in place to govern implementation of SDGs
Successful Approaches- National Coordination Statistical Institute of Jamaica Launch of the National Summary Data Page (NSDP) for Jamaica. collaborative effort between Central Bank, NSO and Ministry of Finance. NSDP provides easy access to key macro-economic indicators on Jamaica in a one-stop web portal Increased use of administrative data 4
Successful Approaches- Regional Coordination Statistical Institute of Jamaica Heads of Government in CARICOM have given high-level endorsement and adoption of the Action Plan for Statistics in CARICOM: aims to strengthen the national statistical systems in the region Monitoring of the SDGs in collaboration with regional and global coordinating agencies Coordination between Statistics Canada and Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre(CARTAC) in the provision of technical support to the region. 5
Way Forward Statistical Institute of Jamaica Must have sustainable financing for statistics Coordination among IDPs in the provision of support Improve access to and use of data Use of information technology to modernise processes Incorporation of Big Data 6
