Developing reporting system for SDG and Agenda 2063, contribution of National Statistical System, issues faced and challenges CSA Ethiopia

Integration between the country Growth and Development plan (GTP) and SDG The constitution is the foundation for all national strategies and policies International conventions which are approved by the country are considered as National commitment according to the constitution The country’s vision, economic policies and national development plan (GTP) enhance synergy with SDG Accordingly integration of the National development plan (GTP) with SDG started

Integration between the country Growth and Development plan (GTP) and SDG cont’d The SDG is integrated in to the GTP starting from the development stage with the objective , pillars (goals) and macro economic direction of the country plan Integration is also started at targets and indicators level. A number of SDG targets and indicators are already included in the GTP policy matrix. But not all indicators and targets are integrated and this needs further consideration in the future

Monitoring and evaluation system of the country Monitoring and evaluation in the country follows the same procedure as the preparation of the countries development plan and follows sectoral approach The monitoring and evaluation procedure is conducted mainly based on the National Strategy for the development of Statistics (NSDS)

Monitoring and evaluation system of the country cont’d Policy matrix with annual targets and indicators is prepared to monitor over all and sectoral performances Annual reports will be prepared in consultation with regions and sectors and then approved by government and distributed The same system will be followed to monitor the SDG goals

Monitoring and evaluation structure National Plan commission is responsible for Monitoring and evaluation of the countries development plan It also coordinates the preparation of evaluation reports, consultative forums and distribution of reports. National plan council led by the prime minister which involves regions is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of major targets and indicators and provides policy direction Sector ministries are also expected to monitor and evaluate their sector plan and are expected to prepare report and also to produce data from administrative records

Monitoring and evaluation structure cont’d Central Statistical Agency is responsible to develop a statistics plan which is the National Strategy for the development of statistics based on the countries development plan. Based on the statistics plan the agency is expected to produce data from census and survey, conduct data quality assessment, capacity building and coordinate the NSS.

Implementation tools for monitoring and evaluation of the plan Policy matrix with indicators and targets is prepared and monitoring and evaluation will be conducted at different time and level based on the matrix National Strategy for the development of Statistics (NSDS) is developed with list of survey and census and other statistical activities for monitoring and evaluation of the plan.

Sources of data for monitoring and evaluation Sample survey and census conducted by CSA based on the NSDS Data from administrative records prepared by sector ministries and regions Data from other reliable data sources and surveys

GTP II and SDG data Sources Sources of data for monitoring and evaluation GTP II and SDG data Sources Census Administrative records Sample survey

NSDSII Strategic Themes Responsive Legal Framework for Statistical Work in the NSS STRATEGIC THEME 2: Data Development Sub-Theme 2.1: Data Quality Sub-Theme 2.2: Data Presentation, Analysis, Dissemination and Use Sub -Theme 2.3: Enhancing the Coverage and Capacity of Data Collection Sub-Theme 2.4: Supporting Methodological Improvement and Statistical modernization to surveys and Censuses Sub-Theme 2.5: Improvement of the Management Information System (MIS)/System Administration Statistics (SAS) Sub-Theme 2.6: Gender Mainstreaming and Development of Statistics Sub-Theme 2.7: Environment and Related Statistic

NSDSII Strategic Themes NSS Coordination and Preparation of Sectors Strategic Plan Sub-Theme 3.1: Improved Coordination of the NSS and other Coordination Issues Sub-Theme 3.2: Preparation of Sector Strategies for the Development of Statistics (SSDSs) STRATEGIC THEME 4 Human as well as Institutional Development STRATEGIC THEME 5: : Infrastructural Development Sub-Theme 5.1: Improving Physical Infrastructures Sub-Theme 5.2: Improving Statistical Infrastructures Sub-Theme 5.3: Improving ICT Infrastructures:

NSDSII Strategic Themes Promotion of Statistical Advocacy and Involvement of the Media STRATEGIC THEME 7 Statistical Financing Strategy

Major census and survey in CSA Population and housing census every 10 years- the next in 2017 Annual Agriculture survey and census Household consumption survey – five year Welfare monitoring survey – five year Labor force survey - five year Manufacturing industry survey – every year Demographic and health survey – five year Statistical bulletin from administrative records – every year

Activities planned and conducted to support ministries and regions Some activities are planned to support sectors to build or improve their management information system Improvement of management information system is one of the sub theme under data development in the NSDS This involves supporting the establishment and functioning of the M&E system

Activities planned and conducted to support ministries and regions NSS coordination and preparation of sector strategic plan is another activity to support regions and sectors This involves setting different coordination mechanisms and prepare strategic plan for five sectors Conducting data quality assessment is also planned Data quality assessment for education, health and water sector is already conducted.

opportunities Increasing demand for timely and high quality data (adoption of evidence-based management ); Existence of the National Statistics council; Willingness on the part of the donors to support statistical development both financially and technically; Government interest and commitment for the development and strengthening of the statistical system.

opportunities Initiatives related to data collection, analysis and dissemination in Africa and the world – initiatives to suport Data revolution and related initiatives Modernization in data collection and dissemination related to technological developments Development in geo-spacial data and integration to statistical activities Initiatives from development partners on SDG - UN development account project

Challenges Absence of base line data for some indicators Capacity gap to produce, analyze and use the data Methodology for data production specially for those needed at disaggregated level Need for agreed formats and standards in the NSS week data reporting system in some sectors Data need increase in coverage and frequency and capacity to satisfy the need Week coordination between and within the NSS .

challenges Lack of support from the management of sectors for statistical activities Inadequate placement of statistical units within sectors set-up and lack of effective organizational structures across the NSS. high turn-over of staff and poor conditions of service for the MIS staff of the NSS. Inadequate Infrastructures in terms of physical, statistical and ICT that are required to support data production in an efficient manner to meet data demands. lack of statistical awareness in the community

challenges Inadequate resources and logistics for statistical production Low level of capacity in data users. Duplication of efforts in data collection Mismatch of data from different sources Data Gaps in the new areas like Environment, Tourism, Horticulture, Gender responsive statistics and on other emerging issues;

challenges Non response and Low level of cooperation of data suppliers in statistical operations leading to poor data quality and lack of timeliness in data release; Weak Institutional knowledge management; Absence or below standard state of Management Information System for many sectors and lack of training to establish and operate MIS; Data quality issue in administrative records

Conclusion and way foreword Effective coordination among data producers and users is essential. Mechanism should be set for this. Well organized and sustainable monitoring and evaluation needed Agreed standard procedure should be set and followed at all level The higher officials should own and give serious attention for the management information system in their sectors and region so as to produce quality and timely administrative data Avoid duplication of effort in data production by effective coordination Capacity building for the staff working in data specially at grass root level

Conclusion and wayforeword Implement effective advocacy for the community to reduce non response at all level and get quality data Financial and technical support for effective implementation of the five year statistical plan (NSDSII) needed Participation of all stack holders including the government, private sector, civil society and the public at large is very important for the effective development of the reporting system for M&E of SDG and GTP The government structure is expected to play its coordination an leading role effectively Advocacy should be done at all level

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