1. Principles Governing International Statistical Activities Impact of the update of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics 22 nd Session of CCSA, 4-6 September 2013 Presentation by UNSD

2. “CCSA Principles” 2003: idea of “Fundamental Principles for international organizations” is born 2003 – 2005: Extensive drafting and consulting process September 2005: CCSA endorses “Principles Governing International Statistical Activities” Fall 2005: individual endorsements (25/39 CCSA members)

3. Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics UNSC 2011: no changes in actual FP but new preamble and re- enforcement of the Principles UNSC 2013: new preamble 24 July 2013: ECOSOC endorsement October 2013: GA endorsement ? Remaining tasks of the FOC Group

4. Points for discussion FP: no change in principles, but focus on implementation A similar approach for the Principles Governing International Statistical Activities?