1. Chapter 7 – Data collection and compilation Results of the second worldwide consultation

2. Chapter contents A.Legal framework (7%) B.Institutional arrangements (14%) C.Data collection strategies (29%) D.Data sources (37%) E.Data compilation methods (13%)

3. A.Legal framework -Important prerequisite for a national statistical system -Characteristics of a good legal framework -Statistical agencies should be actively involved B.Institutional arrangements -Purpose -Governance mechanisms -Characteristics of efficient institutional arrangements C.Data collection strategies -Scope and coverage -Organization of data collection D.Data sources -Statistical -Administrative E.Data compilation methods -Definition of data compilation -Validation, imputation, estimation

4. Result of the WWC - summary Q.1: Do you overall agree with the contents of this chapter and its recommendations? Q.2: Do you overall agree with the recommendations on institutional arrangements as provided in section B of the chapter?

5. WWC – comments received 41 comments received From the comments we have identified – 8 issues for which we need the opinion of the Expert Group; and – 5 other issues (including editorial) for which the Expert Group is also invited to comment.

6. Discussion A list of issues brought up by the respondents to the 2 nd WWC has been prepared and presented to the Expert Group. Members of the expert group are invited to provide their opinions on the presented issues.