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What is the most important role of statistics in poverty reduction?
What is the most important role of statistics in poverty reduction?
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are a set of targets agreed upon by world leaders to be achieved by 2015.
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are a set of targets agreed upon by world leaders to be achieved by 2015.
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What are National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDSs) designed to do?
What are National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDSs) designed to do?
NSDSs are designed to provide a vision for the future of a country's National Statistical System (NSS) and outline a plan for building statistical capacity to meet data needs across all sectors.
The Marrakech Action Plan for Statistics (MAPS) aims to achieve which of the following?
The Marrakech Action Plan for Statistics (MAPS) aims to achieve which of the following?
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What is the primary goal of the International Household Survey Network (IHSN)?
What is the primary goal of the International Household Survey Network (IHSN)?
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What is a key action outlined under MAPS aimed at improving the International Statistical System?
What is a key action outlined under MAPS aimed at improving the International Statistical System?
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What is the primary focus of the Health Metrics Network (HMN)?
What is the primary focus of the Health Metrics Network (HMN)?
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The Health Metrics Network (HMN) believes that the 2010 round of population and housing censuses offers a valuable opportunity for improving monitoring of maternal mortality in countries where other data sources are scarce.
The Health Metrics Network (HMN) believes that the 2010 round of population and housing censuses offers a valuable opportunity for improving monitoring of maternal mortality in countries where other data sources are scarce.
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How does PARIS21 primarily help developing countries implement National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDSs)?
How does PARIS21 primarily help developing countries implement National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDSs)?
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What are the key areas of work for the United Nations Development Account in relation to developing strong statistical systems?
What are the key areas of work for the United Nations Development Account in relation to developing strong statistical systems?
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How does AFRISTAT contribute to the improvement of economic and social statistics in sub-Saharan Africa?
How does AFRISTAT contribute to the improvement of economic and social statistics in sub-Saharan Africa?
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The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) has provided financial support for strengthening Kenya's statistical system.
The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) has provided financial support for strengthening Kenya's statistical system.
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What is the unique feature of the "twinning" arrangement between Mozambique's National Institute for Statistics (INE) and the three Scandinavian statistical bureaux?
What is the unique feature of the "twinning" arrangement between Mozambique's National Institute for Statistics (INE) and the three Scandinavian statistical bureaux?
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The "Metagora" project specifically focuses on human-rights statistics, which are a vital part of building a robust statistical system.
The "Metagora" project specifically focuses on human-rights statistics, which are a vital part of building a robust statistical system.
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The Third International Roundtable on Managing for Development Results, held in Vietnam in 2007, highlighted which significant shift in the community's approach to statistics?
The Third International Roundtable on Managing for Development Results, held in Vietnam in 2007, highlighted which significant shift in the community's approach to statistics?
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Study Notes
Counting Down Poverty
- The role of statistics is vital in world development, particularly in poverty reduction.
- Statistics are used in designing and implementing country policies and frameworks.
- Statistics are used to monitor progress towards international development goals (MDGs).
- Reliable statistics provide a picture of society, identifying where the poor are, why they are poor, and their living conditions.
- Reliable statistics are crucial for developing and monitoring effective policies.
- Good statistics enhance transparency and accountability in policy-making.
- Effective delivery of basic services relies on sound statistical data.
- Many developing countries lack the capacity to produce and utilize high-quality statistics.
- Limited resources in developing countries require efficient use of statistical data.
Cost-Effectiveness of Health Spending in Tanzania
- Effective health spending requires information on diseases' impact on health status and how funds are allocated.
- Tanzania lacked this information in the mid-1990s, especially in rural areas.
- An innovative pilot program combined cost-effective health interventions with local disease burden data and expenditure mapping.
- Reallocating resources based on this evidence-based approach resulted in a 50% reduction in infant and child mortality, achieved with only an 18% increase in health investment.
The Development Context
- Most low-income countries develop national policy frameworks like Poverty Reduction Strategies to reduce poverty.
- Statistics are essential for developing relevant policies and monitoring their impact towards poverty reduction targets.
- National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDSs) are frameworks for building statistical capacity to produce reliable national statistics.
- Millions of people were living on less than $1 a day in 2003. (Specific figures for regions are provided in the text)
Evaluation of Institutional Cooperation Between Vietnam's General Statistics Office and Statistics Sweden
- The GSO of Vietnam and Statistics Sweden (SCB) have partnered since 1995 to improve the quality and timely supply of economic statistical information.
- This partnership includes long-term advisors and short-term technical assistance in statistical areas.
- The partnership has improved data quality which facilitated the transformation of the economy to a market-based model.
- The partnership significantly boosted Vietnam's capacity in producing and utilizing statistical information.
Millennium Development Goals
- The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are a set of targets, adopted internationally in 2000, to reduce global poverty by 2015.
- Comprehensive data are necessary to monitor progress towards the MDGs.
- The MDGs are measurable using a set of indicators.
- Reliable national statistical systems are pivotal in supporting these indicators.
Aid Effectiveness
- Good statistics help donors in allocating aid effectively by enabling better monitoring and evaluation of development policies and outcomes.
- The Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness recognizes the importance of statistics for effective aid.
- Supporting countries in improving their statistical capacities is vital for better aid allocation and management.
Evidence for DFID Statistics Strategy
- The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is committed to using statistics effectively to improve aid effectiveness.
- DFID encourages monitoring progress and uses data-driven decision-making.
- Improving data collection systems and quality control is a priority.
- Effective dissemination and communication of evidence and results are essential.
- Statistics are crucial for enabling appropriate government policies and for measuring their impact.
Building Statistical Capacity
- Building statistical capacity is crucial for improving development outcomes.
- A comprehensive strategic approach is needed to improve statistical data production continuously, and to strengthen capacity for data replication over the long term.
- Financial resources in developing countries need to be prioritized for developing sound statistical systems reliably.
GDDS Phase 2 Project for Anglophone Africa
- The General Data Dissemination System (GDDS) project for Anglophone Africa aims to introduce internationally accepted methodologies and good practices to improve official statistics.
- The project focuses on results, regional collaboration, and sustained capacity building.
Health Metrics Network
- The Health Metrics Network (HMN) is a global partnership that focuses on improving the availability and use of timely, reliable health information for better decision-making.
- HMN supports countries in strengthening their health information systems.
- HMN promotes the adoption of standards for better health information in developing countries.
Mainstreaming Strategic Planning of Statistics
- Mainstreaming strategic planning of statistics is a crucial action for all low-income countries according to the Marrakech Action Plan for Statistics (MAPS).
- MAPS targets for all developing countries implementing National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDSs).
- MAPS emphasises the roles of national and international statistical organizations.
National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDS)
- NSDSs are designed to build statistical capacity through a development and management lens.
- They look at development policy and best management practices using a statistical lens.
- NSDSs establish clear vision for National Statistical Systems (NSS)
- They provide a coherent framework for external funding decisions by governments.
Helping Countries to Prepare for the 2010 Census Round
- Population censuses are important for monitoring progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
- They provide data on population size, location and other characteristics for effective planning.
Carrying Out the 2006 Population Census in Nigeria
- The 2006 census in Nigeria faced difficulties due to the election in 2007.
- European Commission funding helped support the census process.
- The census was crucial for the constitutionally required demarcation of electoral areas. This supports building trust in government institutions.
Building Capacity Through Institutional Cooperation (Mozambique)
- Mozambique's National Institute for Statistics (INE) partnered with Scandinavian statistical bureaus since 2002.
- The cooperation aimed to support strengthening the national statistical system, especially for poverty reduction.
- The "twinning" arrangement leverages the similar statistical systems of the three Scandinavian partners.
United Nations Development Account
- The UN Statistics Division's projects encourage strong collaboration among researchers.
Stakeholder Alignment in Sierra Leone
- Stakeholders in Sierra Leone's health information system collaborated to produce a 10-year strategic plan for the health system.
What Next
- Improved statistical data is critical for effective development strategies.
- Developing countries and donor partners must invest more in statistical capacity development.
- Robust statistics are important for accountability, monitoring, and better policies for developing countries, and for making progress toward global targets.
PARIS21
- The partnership supports countries in implementing strategies for statistical capacity building.
- PARIS21 provides advocacy, lesson learning, and resource mobilization.
- PARIS21 assists with National Strategies for the Development of Statistics.
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