1 “Third Group Training Course In Application of Information and Communication Technology to Production and Dissemination of Official statistics” 10 May – 11 July 2007 Course Orientation M Q Hasan Course Convener /Lecturer UNSIAP Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

2 Overview Learning Objectives Knowing each other Curriculum details: course components Training techniques Project work /action Plan Assessments Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

3 Learning Objectives Have good understanding of selected ICT technologies. Understand principles, practices and techniques of electronic data processing, data management and data dissemination. Understand how to plan, organize and carry such activities. Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

4 Learning Objectives …… contd. Learn training skills and technologies available for such trainings. Understand the concepts of data base management. Gain hands on experience with some software tools. Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

5 Learning Objectives …... contd. Acquire knowledge on the OS and ICT in MDG. - Carry out project implementation - - Presentation of project outputs - - Development of action plan - Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

6 Learning Objectives …... contd. Share professional experiences. Create informal networks. Adaptation in multicultural environment. Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

7 Knowing each other Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

8 Curriculum Overview Others 26 Total Number of sessions 177 Lectures, etc 151 Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

9 Curriculum Details : Lectures, etc Applicable Technologies for Statistical Processes - 76 Basics & Consequences of Using ICT in a NSO - 14 Special lecturers and Japan - 10 Management and Marketing - 26 P R O J E C T - 25 Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

10 Curriculum Details - Others Session with Director Field Study Trip Group Visit Evaluation Meeting Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

11 Training Techniques Lectures Demonstrations Practical exercises Case studies Small group activity/discussion Self study / Internet Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

12 Training Techniques …… contd. Field study trip Group visit Project work Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

13 Training Personnel SIAP faculty members Members of other international organizations Members of Japanese organizations Members of non- Japanese national organizations Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

14 Presentation techniques, Project Work & Action Plan Presentation of country statistical system & development. Presentation of project work. Presentation of action plan on return. Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

15 Assessments Participants: –Formal : carry weights Diagnostic tests Country presentation Evaluation of project work –Informal : no weights General impression while in Japan Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

16 Assessments …… contd. SIAP faculty members: –Regular evaluation forms TIC/JICA/SIAP: –Course evaluation Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

17 Know ….... Know what you can know Know what you DON’T Know Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

18 Finally … What you see here … What you hear here … What you learn here … DON’T leave them HERE Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

19 IMPORTANT If you’re getting lost: … Ask for Help …You will not be Alone! Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific A subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific