Implementing Brunei Darussalam Long Term Development Plan Issues and challenges in Integrating Statistics in national Development Planning Implementing Brunei Darussalam Long Term Development Plan

CONTENTS Introduction Implementing Brunei Long Term Development Plan (LTDP) Implications for Statistics Conclusion

INTRODUCTION Implementation stage of Brunei Darussalam LTDP: Wawasan Brunei 2035 (30 years) 3 Outline of Strategies and Policies for Development (10 year each) Second medium-term plan, 10th National Development Plan Three levels of information Long term goals, targets and objectives Key performance indicators Measurement indicators & Milestones Implications to statistics

OUTLINE OF STRATEGIES AND POLICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT BRUNEI DARUSSALAM LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN STRUCTURE 3 LONG TERM GOALS BENCHMARK AGAINST INTERNATIONAL INDICATORS WAWASAN BRUNEI 2035 OUTLINE OF STRATEGIES AND POLICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT 8 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES 7 50 POLICY DIRECTIONS NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

Mapping the Process of Formulating the Next OSPD and NDP: Methodologies Goal Now 2035 Divide goal into sub-goals Reforms, policies, programmes, projects* Milestones Set the targets for each of the sub-goals (2035) 1 2 Sub-goal 1 Sub-goal 2 Sub-goal n Key area 1 Key area 2 Key area n Divide the sub-goals into key areas 4 Set the targets for each of the key areas 5 List out the policies and reforms that need to be implemented in order to realize the key areas 6 for the milestone (2017) 3 Identify the respective government organizations that would be responsible in carrying out the policies and reforms 7 List out the respective input and outcome KPIs for the government organizations 8

IMPLICATIONS FOR STATISTICS Importance of the availability of quality and consistent information and statistical data: Effective statistical database system Basic Data and Baseline Information Benchmarks and Targets Key Performance Indicators Early warning system and diagnostics Manpower availability Continuous capacity building Institutional development: National Statistics Committee (NSC) International bodies commitment and collaboration ACSS, IMF, etc.

Example of Statistical Data

Example of Statistical Data By looking at statistical indicators, analyst will be able to identify not only issues but also underlying variables that could measure the importance of policies in addressing issues; Statistical data should be simple and understandable;

Effective statistical coordination and communication through National Statistical Committee (NSC) The NSC was established on 1st February 2011. NSC is a high level forum which comprised of Permanent Secretaries from all ministries in Brunei Darussalam. The NSC is chaired by the Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Objectives of NSC To ensure Brunei Darussalam National Statistics is in line with the International Standards; To set priorities for statistics produced in accordance with the current needs that can be used for planning and policy developments; To coordinate with the Government Agencies on the collection, compilation and dissemination of statistics; and To ease and ensure the timeliness of statistical dissemination.

Improvements Made Through the NSC Review of the Statistics and Census Acts; Human capacity building for all stakeholders; Developing and implementing MOU’s with non- governmental agencies; Establishing Statistics Unit in all ministries; and Coordinate with other agencies in conducting surveys or census.

Conclusion Good statistics and sound statistical analyses assist in providing the basis for the design of policies and plans, monitor policy implementations and implications, achieve issues recognition, evaluate policy impact and forecast the future; and Evidence based policy making is desirable because it enhances the transparency of policy making and the accountability of policy makers.