1. 総務省統計研修所 Statistical Capacity Development - Japan’s Experiences International Forum on Monitoring National Development: Issues and Challenges Beijing, 27 - 29 September 2011 Shigeru Kawasaki Statistical Research and Training Institute Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan

2. 総務省統計研修所 1 1 National Statistical Capacity Development 2 Bilateral Technical Cooperation Projects 3 Support for the UNSIAP 4 Conclusion Outline

3. 総務省統計研修所 2 - For national statistical training, the Statistical Training Institute was founded in 1921. (Later to include “Research”.) - It provides statistical training for the statistical personnel of the central and local governments. Main Target: Central Government: approx. 5,000 Prefecture Governments: approx. 2,000 - This year, it offers 18 courses for about 1,000 trainees. Courses include: Comprehensive Course, National Accounts, Demography, Economic Analysis, Survey Design, Microdata Analysis, etc. - Distance-learning course is provided to local government staff. - To reflect the recent training needs, emphasis is shifting to application of statistics and methods to public policies, researches in collaboration with academia, and dissemination through education. 1 National Statistical Capacity Development

4. 総務省統計研修所 3 - In the bilateral technical cooperation projects for developing countries, statistical capacity building is an important element. - The Statistics Bureau of Japan was engaged in the projects funded by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), for example: Indonesia (1980 Population Census) Sri Lanka (1991 Population Census - not implemented) Tanzania (Data utilization and dissemination) - Since 2005, the Statistics Bureau has been engaged in the Statistical Capacity Development Project for Cambodia funded by JICA, assisting the Population and Economic Censuses. - Technical cooperation projects have advantages because they provide both end-products and capacity development, provide customized program to meet the country’s needs, provide opportunities to learn from practice in real work. 2 Bilateral Technical Cooperation Projects

5. 総務省統計研修所 4 UNSIAP (UN Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific), located in Chiba, Japan, has been providing training for the statistical personnel of developing countries in the region since 1970. - In the four decades since its foundation, UNSIAP conducted more than 500 courses. Over 12,000 statisticians from about 120 countries were graduated from the courses. - UNSIAP closely collaborates with ESCAP and its member countries as well as international organizations such as UNSD, UNDP, UNFPA, IMF, World Bank, etc. The Japanese government provides financial and in-kind supports as the host country. - With its 5-year strategic and implementation plans, UNSIAP provides a variety of courses, e.g. Tokyo-based training courses, outreach program, research based training, management seminars, distance training, etc. - The Governing Council commissioned by ESCAP Committee on Statistics reviews and advises on the operation and work plan. 3 Support for the UNSIAP (1)

6. 総務省統計研修所 5 3 Support for the UNSIAP (2) CountryTotal Tokyo- ｂ ased OutreachDistance Thailand73416154231 Sri Lanka70515154014 China7031235773 Philippines68616550813 Nepal6369852810 Malaysia522119403- Pakistan522126387- Indonesia492171321- Viet Nam4917639916 Mongolia4665637931 Bangladesh43814725338 Maldives42956373- Myanmar40880328- Other ESCAP (55)4,8431,2723,463108 Non-ESACP (69)2712182330 Total12,3373,0199,024294 Table 1 Number of Participants in UNSIAP Courses (1970-2010) Source: “SIAP-ESCAP: fifth decade of statistical training” E/ESCAP/SCT(2)/INF/30 Paper presented at the ESCAP Committee on Statistics, December 2010

7. 総務省統計研修所 6 Some important elements of statistical capacity development: - Appropriate training at the appropriate timing - Building professional networks for further self-development - Customizing the courses to meet varied and changing needs - Developing programs under a good governance and framework - Experiencing the real examples of the good practices - Forging partnership with NSOs and international organizations and more …… 4 Conclusion

8. 総務省統計研修所 7 The End Thank you!