STRENGTHENING STATISTICS IN A SMALL ISLAND STATE The Case of Anguilla Lori-Rae Alleyne-Franklin Chief Statistician Second High-Level Advocacy Forum on Statistics – May 2014

 Who are we?  Our Challenges  Our Focus  Designing a NSDS  Stakeholders  Initiatives to date  Conclusion ‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department

Anguilla  Population: 13, 037 (prelim. 2011)  Capital: The Valley  Official Language: English  GDP Per capita: US$22,324 (2011) rev.  Currency: East Caribbean dollar  Government: Dependent territory, Constitutional monarchy, Parliamentary system  Ethnic Groups: 90.1% - African, 4.6% Mixed, 3.7% Caucasian & 1.6% Other.  Number of smaller islands and cays (8) ‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department

The Anguilla Statistics Department (ASD), with a mandate: ‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department A to collect, compile, analyses abstract and publish statistical information relative to the commercial, industrial, social, economic and general activities and conditions of the people who are the inhabitants of Anguilla: B to collaborate with all other departments of Government and with local authorities in the collection, computation and publication of statistical records of administration; C to take any census in Anguilla; and D generally to organize a coordinated scheme of social and economic statistics and intelligence.

Our Mission Mission Statement To produce relevant and quality statistics for use by both the private and public sectors of Anguilla and other interested parties in their decision-making. ‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department

The Anguilla Statistics Department (ASD) operates within a system where the appreciation and power of data is in it embryonic stage and attention to coordination and collaboration is not the central focus. “Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department 1 Inconsistency in content across the various ministries. 2 Inaccessibility of data simply because data was held in hard copy in files. 3 Duplication of effort in the collection of data. Increase cost of resources (human, financial and XXX) 4 An inability to clarify data or answer queries of national, regional, international agencies.

Our focus then was ……….. The Anguilla Statistics Department is tasked with the mandate, as set out in Section 2 of the Anguilla Statistics Act: ‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department B to collaborate with all other departments of Government and with local authorities in the collection, computation and publication of statistical records of administration; D generally to organize a coordinated scheme of social and economic statistics and intelligence. A to collect, compile, analyses abstract and publish statistical information relative to the commercial, industrial, social, economic and general activities and conditions of the people who are the inhabitants of Anguilla: B to collaborate with all other departments of Government and with local authorities in the collection, computation and publication of statistical records of administration; C to take any census in Anguilla; and D generally to organize a coordinated scheme of social and economic statistics and intelligence.

Decided there was a need to ……… The Anguilla Statistics Department is tasked with the mandate, as set out in Section 2 of the Statistics Act: coordinate and develop an integrated scheme of statistics across MDAs expose and assist MDAs to the international classifications, standards, frameworks, management of data and best practices promote statistics as a strategic resource for supporting evidence-based policy/decision-making strengthen the National Statistical System for operational efficiency ‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department

Our Strategy  Designing and implementing National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) and to nationally own it.  A NSDS is an overall national vision for the development of a country’s statistical system which will include the national regional and international needs.  The NSDS will seek to provide a vision for where the NSS should be in five to ten years and will set milestones for getting there.

The Stakeholders

Initiatives to date ………. Internally Design Structured Approach to Statistics Nov 2012 – Expose all stakeholders to the idea of an NSDS. Nov 2012 – Conducting an audit and inventory of administrative statistics 2013 – Work immediately with Departments and Ministries who aligned with the vision for statistics. Jan 2014 – Reviewed the Anguilla National Statistics Advisory Committee (ANSAC). Feb 2014 – ASD Made a presentation to all PSs and Deputy Governor Mar – May 2014 Made presentations to 3 out of the 5 sections of Government

Internally redesign the process …… Internally Design Structured Approach to Statistics Nov 2012 – Expose all stakeholders to the idea of an NSDS. Nov 2012 – Conducting an audit and inventory of administrative statistics 2013 – Work immediately with Departments and Ministries who aligned with the vision for statistics. Jan 2014 – Reviewed the Anguilla National Statistics Advisory Committee (ANSAC). Feb 2014 – ASD Made a presentation to all PSs and Deputy Governor Mar – May 2014 Made presentations to 3 out of the 5 sections of Government Internally Design Structured Approach to Statistics

Social Statistics Domain Economic Statistics Domain along with other themes. Population and Migration 1 Labour 2 Education and Training 3 Cross Cutting Prices Labour Cost Banking etc. 3 Business Transport Agriculture Wholesale & Retail 2 Macro Economic National Accounts BOP Int’l Trade GFS 1

‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department Integrated Approach The process: Develop a Statistical Concept Paper Develop Statistical Infrastructure for all Thematic Areas Document all associated Metadata Map out a Work Plan

NSDS Launched ………. NSDS Workshop Theme - ‘Sustainability through Collaboration – Official Statistics’. Nov 2012 – Expose all stakeholders to the idea of an NSDS. Nov 2012 – Conducting an audit and inventory of administrative statistics 2013 – Work immediately with Departments and Ministries who aligned with the vision for statistics. Jan 2014 – Reviewed the Anguilla National Statistics Advisory Committee (ANSAC). Feb 2014 – ASD Made a presentation to all PSs and Deputy Governor Mar – May 2014 Made presentations to 3 out of the 5 sections of Government Internally Design Structured Approach to Statistics

Structure of Government Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Investment, Commerce and Development and its Departments Ministry of Home Affairs and its Departments Governor's Office and its Departments Ministry of Social Development and its Departments Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, Utilities and Housing and its Departments

Presentations to PS & DG………. Feb 2014 – ASD made a presentation to all PSs and Deputy Governor Nov 2012 – Expose all stakeholders to the idea of an NSDS. Nov 2012 – Conducting an audit and inventory of administrative statistics 2013 – Work immediately with Departments and Ministries who aligned with the vision for statistics. Jan 2014 – Reviewed the Anguilla National Statistics Advisory Committee (ANSAC). Feb 2014 – ASD Made a presentation to all PSs and Deputy Governor Mar – May 2014 Made presentations to 3 out of the 5 sections of Government Presentation to Deputy Governor and Permanent Secretaries  Presentation entitled: Importance of Quality Data – Data a Strategic Resource.  The objective here was to raised awareness to the importance of quality statistics.

‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department STRATEGIC Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them. RESOURCE Something that a country has and can use to increase wealth. STRATEGIC RESOURCE Anything a country has that can be used in the achievement of long-term or overall aims and interest to increase wealth (economic or social). Data is such a resource

‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department People Finances Land Fish Environment Minerals Sun Water - SeaWind Industry Environment DATA

In many companies, data is not considered a strategic resource. In these companies it has played a secondary role to products and services, and the processes and systems utilized for data collection are not linked. KENNETH FREEMAN Allen Questrom Professor & Dean, Boston University School of Management ‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department governments The Results?

Data Costs The Data Warehousing Institute estimates that data quality problems cost U.S. businesses more than $600 billion a year. Yet, most executives/officials are oblivious to the data quality lacerations that are slowly bleeding their companies/government to death. More injurious than the unnecessary printing, postage, and staffing costs is the slow but steady erosion of an organization’s credibility among customers and suppliers/stakeholders, as well as its inability to make sound decisions based on accurate information. Data Quality and the Bottom Line – Wayne Eckerson ‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department

The Information Age ‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department Industrial Economy 20 th Century Information Economy 21 st Century High quality data is critical to success in the information age.

ANSAC Revived Jan 2014 – Revived the Anguilla National Statistics Advisory Committee (ANSAC). Nov 2012 – Expose all stakeholders to the idea of an NSDS. Nov 2012 – Conducting an audit and inventory of administrative statistics 2013 – Work immediately with Departments and Ministries who aligned with the vision for statistics. Jan 2014 – Revived the Anguilla National Statistics Advisory Committee (ANSAC). Feb 2014 – ASD Made a presentation to all PSs and Deputy Governor Mar – May 2014 Made presentations to 3 out of the 5 sections of Government Internally Design Structured Approach to Statistics Revived ANSAC  Goal – Assist in the coordination and development of the NSS in Anguilla and so support evidence based decision making.  Assist in fostering closer collaboration among producers and users.  Encourage the use of international standards etc.  Assist in building capacity, planning and prioritising statistical activities.  Aid in the dissemination and promotion of statistics

Presentation to MDAs Mar – May 2014 Made presentations to 3 out of the 5 sections of Government Internally Design Structured Approach to Statistics Nov 2012 – Expose all stakeholders to the idea of an NSDS. Nov 2012 – Conducting an audit and inventory of administrative statistics 2013 – Work immediately with Departments and Ministries who aligned with the vision for statistics. Jan 2014 – Reviewed the Anguilla National Statistics Advisory Committee (ANSAC). Feb 2014 – ASD Made a presentation to all PSs and Deputy Governor Mar – May 2014 Made presentations to 3 out of the 5 sections of Government Ministries and Departmental Presentations  Stronger emphasis on coordination and collaboration  The objective here was to raised awareness to the importance of quality statistics.  Provide persons with an overarching view of statistics and it interlinking nature across the system.

Audit & Inventory of Admin. Statistics Nov 2012 – Conducting an audit and inventory of administrative statistics Nov 2012 – Expose all stakeholders to the idea of an NSDS. Nov 2012 – Conducting an audit and inventory of administrative statistics 2013 – Work immediately with Departments and Ministries who aligned with the vision for statistics. Jan 2014 – Reviewed the Anguilla National Statistics Advisory Committee (ANSAC). Feb 2014 – ASD Made a presentation to all PSs and Deputy Governor Mar – May 2014 Made presentations to 3 out of the 5 sections of Government Internally Design Structured Approach to Statistics Statistics Audit  Stronger emphasis on Coordination and Collaboration  The objective here was to raised awareness to the importance of quality statistics.

Best Practice - Education Collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Anguilla.  Invitation to partner and to participate in regional workshop (CARICOM, OECS) on Education Statistics.  Partnering in the Conduct of an  Education Sensitisation Workshop on “ Strengthening Administrative Data Systems in Education” – November  Ongoing technical support ASD - Education  Joint work on putting in the necessary infrastructure 2013 – Work immediately with Departments and Ministries who aligned with the vision for statistics. Nov 2012 – Expose all stakeholders to the idea of an NSDS. Nov 2012 – Conducting an audit and inventory of administrative statistics 2013 – Work immediately with Departments and Ministries who aligned with the vision for statistics. Jan 2014 – Reviewed the Anguilla National Statistics Advisory Committee (ANSAC). Feb 2014 – ASD Made a presentation to all PSs and Deputy Governor Mar – May 2014 Made presentations to 3 out of the 5 sections of Government Internally Design Structured Approach to Statistics

Best Practice - Education Collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Anguilla.  Currently involved in a DFID / UNICEF funded initiative to look at putting in place the necessary infrastructure to ensure sustainability and efficiency of quality education administrative data collection systems – Work immediately with Departments and Ministries who aligned with the vision for statistics.

“Clearly information are rich. Over the years, they have collected vast amounts of information about life in Australia. Within this information there almost certainly lies a great untapped value and benefit to Australia.” Australian Government Establish a comprehensive strategy that includes a robust data warehouse to harness the power of data analytics is no longer optional. It is an essential enabler of competitive advantage. ‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department

The Collaborative Goal should be ……… BetterStatistics BetterPolicies BetterDevelopment ‘Sound Statistics for Sustainable Development” Anguilla Statistics Department

Old Court House Building P. O. Box 60 The Valley ANGUILLA, BWI Tele: / Ext:2871 Fax gov.ai Lori-Rae Alleyne-Franklin Chief Statistician