1. Partner Implications from Seminar: New Approaches to Capacity Development
Break-out Group:
Role of Assessment frameworks

2. Group 5

3. Identified Challenges
Defining objectives of the assessment
Definition of statistical capacity (inputs, process, outputs, outcome)
Link between capacity assessment and quality assurance framework
Various assessment tools (tried and tested, possible new ones)
Selecting methodology – when? how? who?

4. Proposed Strategies Identifying Program of Assessment
NSO to lead the design of the assessment
Come up with clear definition of statistical capacity under CD 4.0
Integrating into NSDS (targeted inputs or investments)
Promote IT solutions and communication
PARIS21 to help in convening /facilitating assessment process and building capacity in assessment

5. Implementation methods
Phase 1 of Open Assessment Repository and Review (what is already available)
Defining the Core (or generic) Module
Looking into specifics processes (e.g., GAMSO Mapping)
Needs-based assessment (maybe something new)
NSO leading overall process
Coordination and harmonization of and integration in regional and global initiatives
Task Team of CD 4.0