Session 3 : User-Producer Dialogue H. W. FUNG Commissioner for Census and Statistics Hong Kong, China October 2006

2 Vision of Census and Statistics Department To provide high-quality statistical services, contributing to the social and economic developments of Hong Kong.

3 Types of Major Users  Government users  Non-government users  Media workers

4 Assessing User Needs Government users Extensive communication network within the Government (e.g. through statistical units in other departments, participation in inter-departmental committees, consultation visits to major user departments) Relevance in reflecting social and economic changes over time Timeliness vs. Reliability of statistics Quality of statistics vs. Resources

5 Assessing User Needs (Cont’d) Non-government users Including business administrators, analysts, academic researchers,… User forum and consultations (Statistics Advisory Board, user groups, meetings with stakeholders, …) Level of details of statistics vs. Data precision and confidentiality

6 Assessing User Needs (Cont’d) Media workers Extensive reporting of statistics by media Need to promote statistical literacy and correct reporting of statistics Customised seminars and proactive clarification on mis-reporting by media

7 Prioritisation of User Needs Significance Strategic significance within the local context International commitment Resources availability Relevance and Quality Data reporting burden

8 Data Dissemination Data accessibility on the Internet Enhanced functionalities of website Free download of electronic version of publications and tabulations

9 THANK YOU