1. Expert Panel on Statistical Capacity Building

2. Panel on Statistical Capacity Building Fred Vogel, Chair Sid David Graham Eele Juan Manual Galarza Ben Kiregyera Eva Laczka

3. Statistical Capacity Ability to consistently produce and disseminate reliable, timely and relevant statistics Using good statistical practices Ability to analyze and use for policy, investment, marketing purposes

4. Dimensions of Statistical Capacity Statistical Practices Data collected Transformation into meaningful indicators Make effective use of indicators

5. Overview of Panel Procedures Three questions one at a time Each panel member 2 minutes to respond Floor discussion after panel comments about each question Questions from floor for panel

6. Question 1 There have been successes and failures in delivery of technical assistance. What have you found to be best practices to ensure success? What is likely to cause failure?

7. Question 2 How build demand for statistics within the country to ensure resources allow system to be sustainable over time? Demand from international point of view Demand from public and private sectors

8. Question 3 How provide technical assistance and maintain country ownership in the process?