1. Key Messages From Day 1

2. The Challenge Sense of urgency Business as usual will not work
We have an opportunity, but also a threat
We need to agree on the problems
And develop a concrete action plan, with alternatives, a timetable, and costs

3. Demands for Statistics
MDGs, PRSPs, IDA
Balance these pressures and pool resources
More clearly articulate international demands
Meet need for disaggregated data
More attention to coordination of systems at national level
Joint assessment of gaps and master plans
Include users in all stages

4. The International System
Agreement on main issues and problem areas
Limited resources to respond
Clarify and improve data “accountability” and quality assessment e.g. WHO model
Better coordination of international household survey program e.g. shared household survey inventory
Opportunities: PARIS21 Task Team; existing UN processes; UN Statistical Commission

5. Country Capacity Take a holistic rather than a sectoral approach
Use Statistical Master Plans
Quick wins: creation of central statistical databases, “datashops”, better accessibility to datasets
Improve donor coordination at national level
Build culture and capacity to analyze data
Work to household survey sustainability e.g. continuous surveys, integrated plans
Opportunity: PARIS21 SCB indicators