Samoa Experience. Presented by Malaefono TF

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1 Samoa Experience Presented by Malaefono TF

2 Background Projects contributing to statistical review How we conducted our National statistical review Unfinished Review Business Major Achievements Lessons learned for new statistical reviews On-going new statistical activities 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 2

3 : Department of Statistics (stand alone) Statistics Act : Ministry of Finance (Division of Statistical Services) Statistics Act to present: Samoa Bureau of Statistics (stand alone) Statistics Act 1971 Statistics Act /08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 3

4 Corporate Plan , , (annual budgets and 6 monthly reviews) 2 concurrent statistical review projects: i. Samoa Strategy for the Development of Statistics (SSDS), (Paris21) ii. Institutional Strengthening Project (ISP), (AusAID) Mid-term Review of SSDS, /08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 4

5 Buy-in political support both morale and funding for statistical projects Establish Steering Committees to monitor each project and membership were selected from national planners, users and stakeholders Project including reviews were conducted via public consultations, workshops and face to face interviews with influential individual 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 5

6 Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats and Risks 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 6

7 Regulatory/Legislation Framework Coordination role, Communication & Dissemination of data Statistical standards and best practice Data collection and Quality issues HR Capability Issues IT Capability Issues Physical Infrastructure Issues All above areas had GAPS n CHALLENGES 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 7

8 Vision: An efficient statistical system providing relevant, quality statistics for the benefit of Samoa Mission To create a comprehensive statistical system, through effective partnerships that delivers relevant, quality statistical information and services that help users make informed decisions and track changes Action Plan for five years , CP SSDS review in 2015 (Len Cook, Paris21) 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 8

9 Health of organisation (management & staff) Statistics Legislation Organisation structure Vital registration systems IT systems, hardware & software Operational Manuals, Guidelines and Handbooks Training, Mentoring n Skill Development 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 9

10 Fortunate ISP team leader and associate leader worked full-time for 3 years at SBS (David Abbot and Helen Stott) The ISP team managed to integrate both components of SSDS & ISP and then staged the activities on priority basis for funding and also assisted in managing of both projects SBS management (CEO + 6 ACEO) lead the implementation of activities while the Steering Committees played an overall monitoring role until end of ISP in 2014 and SBS continued on-going activities in the CP /08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 10

11 To be established soon: Statistical Advisory Board (Statistics Act, 2015) Leading the Coordination of all statistical activities in public administrations by applying best practice and standard frameworks Building a specialised Research Division at SBS for new research and technical analysis and managing public demands 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 11

12 Statistics Act 2015 vs Statistics Act 1971 New Organisation structure from 33 to 98 staff to meet statistical demands and new Division for IT and Data processing making 7 divisions headed by ACEOs 1. Corporate Services 2. IT and Data Processing (2014) 3. Economic Statistics 4. Social Statistics 5. Finance and National Accounts Statistics 6. Census, Surveys and Demography 7. Civil Registration 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 12

13 Coordination with users, Communication & Dissemination tools improved tremendously compared to last 10 years Website independence from SPC in order to control our own disseminations but links are maintained Established Core Program of Data Collections for 10 years (like census, DHS, HIES, LFS, etc to support funding proposals from time to time) ALL GAPS in technical areas noted above have greatly improved in terms of processes and systems put in place for implementation and monitoring 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 13

14 1) First - Buy in political support by justifying the importance of statistics for national planning and decision-making, and, to make sure that financial support is always there (For Samoa, we have the AID Division (MOF) that seeks external funding on behalf of ministries if local funding is not sufficient) 2) Second Involve influential people in Steering Committees from planning, stakeholders and private sector to promote statistical activities 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 14

15 3. Involve planners, users, stakeholders and the public at large in SWOT analysis to ensure that all gaps and opportunities will be identified for proper remedial actions 4. Seek appropriate technical partners early like Paris21, PFTAC, SPC, and relevant donors to help whenever it is needed 5. Do not leave the work to consultants. Your office should make sure that the STATISTICS management and staff are fully committed to lead and implement the review activities, for the benefit of the national statistical services not consultants/donors. 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 15

16 Localisation of the SDGs with TA from UNDP Cabinet approved, First report is ready, Awaiting second report National Identification Card for all citizens with TA and funding from World Bank Cabinet approved, Design is in progress Mass vital registration of all children less than 5 years of age with TA and funding from UNICEF Preparations is in progress for design 07/08/2017 Samoa Bureau of Statistics 16