20 May 2009 Challenges for global statistics The role of Paris 21 in global statistical programs Paris, June, 2009 Pieter Everaers, Eurostat

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Overview presentation Global statistical programs, 2009 – The role of Paris21 Challenges for the Global Statistical System and the position of Paris21

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments General trends Increasing global demands for Evidence Based Decision Making (climate change, economnic crisis, food crisis, fight against poverty, globalisation, etc.). Economic / financial crisis (budgetary situation in many statistical offices, lacking cooperation budget and available expertise) Specific situations (dilution of expertise) Roles of countries and international and regional organisations

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Global statistical programs Population Census, round 2010 – 2011 Specific expertise, Enormous operation with heavy field work organisation Well established methodology (UN recommendations) Well recognised value and base for statistical systems Preparations already ongoing

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Global statistical programs Agricultural Census, round 2010 – 2011 Very specific expertise, international support (FAO) needed Enormous operation with heavy field work organisation Well established methodology (UN recommendations) Recognised value and necessary base for statistical systems Preparations ongoing Food crisis has underlined the necessity

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Global statistical programs Indicators for MDG’s General program, wide variety of issues Complex set of data collections, use of best sources, Relatively heavy burden on expertise and coordination Very diverse methodologies,much based on household surveys Globally high rated and visible project, very policy relevant, sceptism on feasibility, quality issues

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Global statistical programs International Price Comparison ICP), round 2011 Very specific expertise, ad hoc approach Relatively complex, mainly on global and regional level Methodology established.in 2005 round Serves primary international goals Missed opportunity for capacity building in 2005 round Preparations in starting phase

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Global statistical programs Implementation of SNA 2008 Very specific expertise, asks for development of many basic statistics and classifications Relatively complex, mainly on global and regional level Methodology established, tools for compilation available Strong policy demand (economic crisis, financial crisis, globalisation) Strong support needed from Global Statistical System (role of regional organisations) Preparations in starting phase

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Global statistical programs Enhancement of agricultural statistics Dilution of expertise last 10 years, advocacy needed Structural approach needed, wide range of statistics Relatively straightforward, introduction of new technologies possible Huge role of developed countries and international organisations. Very policy relevant, very basic information, relates to many other fields Preparations in starting phase

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Global statistical programs Environmental stats / stats for Climate Change Very specific expertise, ad hoc approach Relatively complex, mainly on global and regional level, link to globalisation, food crisis etc. Methodology not well established. Accounting methods ask for high level expertise Many new basic statistics needed Strong emphasis on advocacy Relates to many fields of statistics In starting phase

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Global statistical programs Measuring Progress in Societies (OECD) Movement, a vision Focuses on wide range of statistics Brings advocacy to all levels of society Builds mainly on existing statistics Allows for strong outreach of value of evidence based decision making Financing via other channels Could be used better Still in awareness raising phase (focussing on developed countries?)

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Global statistical programs, challenges Budgets needed Expertise, knowledge exchange Leadership role of the GSS emphasized Support from policy makers, advocacy Coordination of the main donors and sponsors The role of P21 ??

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Each organisation and forum to play its role UNSC commitment and decisions UNSD operational leadership, global standards UN regional offices (impl/reg coordination) UN specific offices CCSA, wide area of coordination Other International organisations Donor /cooperation partners

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Programs PRESS Intern. Org., groups Partner Ships, donors

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Role of Paris 21 Advocacy Is this still needed, does it add to the GSS programs?? NSDS, basic structures, plan/work to do Do they cover the work to be done?? Coordination of partners. Is this the right forum ?? Coordinate the leadership

13 January 2009 Indicators for long-term developments Thanks for the attention