ADB Statistical Support to the SADC Region Michel MOUYELO-KATOULA ICP-Africa Regional Coordinator

Capacity Building Initiatives RRSF Implementation & Monitoring NSDS – Implementation at country’s own pace Strategies RRSF & NSDS Africa’s Economic Convergence Harmonization of National Accounts Harmonization of price statistics ICP – CPI Synergy Permanent price survey activities All main uses of GDP

Capacity Building Initiatives MDG monitoring & statistical literacy Sub-regional workshops Assistance in finalisation of Country Implementation Plan All countries (Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, etc.) Population censuses Ad hoc provision of consultancy services Timely publication of results Social statistics Integrated systems (vital statistics, health, education, etc.)

The Way Forward A Statistical Unit at SADC Secretariat Vision, Functions, Resources RRSF - Need for a sub-regional strategy Plan of actions – to bridge RRSF & NSDSs Mainstreaming Statistics CSP, PRSP Mapping development projects into statistical systems Funding $ 60 M or + beyond 07

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