Session 4 : Advocacy for Statistics H. W. FUNG Commissioner for Census and Statistics Hong Kong, China October 2006

2 Importance of Advocacy for Statistics Better advocacy from data users Statistics Office compiles more statistics of higher quality Better funding support from the Government Statistics more frequently used More people appreciate the importance of statistics DATA USERS

3 Importance of Advocacy for Statistics Better advocacy from data suppliers Statistics more useful to the community More timely and reliable statistics Survey respondents become more cooperative and provide data of better quality DATA SUPPLIERS

4 Advocacy from Government Users Support from top government officials better funding support for statistical programmes To gain their support, we need to compile relevant and quality statistics to assist in policy formulation promote the application of statistics within the Government International commitment

5 Advocacy from Other Users General public – Informative pamphlets and statistical articles Business sector – User forum and public courses Students and teachers – Teaching kit and statistical activities Researchers – Micro-data for academic researches Media workers – Seminars on specific statistical topics

6 Advocacy from Data Suppliers Legal provisions to safeguard confidentiality of individual data Measures to facilitate/reduce data reporting work Discussion sessions and courtesy visits Complimentary copy of relevant survey results

7 Statistical Capacity Building Statistical personnel Statistical processes and IT infrastructure

8 THANK YOU