INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE ESTATÍSTICA RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PARIS21/SADC REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON “Better dialogue on statistics for better development results” The regional workshop “Better dialogue on statistics for better development results" for SADC countries was held in Maputo from 14 – 15 October 2013, co-organized by the PARIS21 Secretariat, the SADC Secretariat in close collaboration with the National Statistical Institute of Mozambique (INE). This workshop brought together the Directors General of the National Statistical Offices, the Heads of the Planning Units (PRSP or Development Strategy Coordinator) and a representative from the user community of 12 SADC countries (Seychelles was not represented and Madagascar and DRC attended the French speaking workshop in 2012). The workshop also involved members of the PARIS21 Secretariat, a representative of the SADC Secretariat, and representatives of sub-regional, regional and international organizations. The list of participants is enclosed with this document. The workshop was opened by the President of the INE Mozambique, Dr Joao Loureiro. (The text of his speech is enclosed in Appendix 1). The aim of the workshop was to: Promote stronger dialogue between users and producers of statistics; Prepare practical proposals to achieve closer connections between National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDSs), policy makers and users of statistics; Mobilize stakeholders, including users, to strengthen National Statistical Systems (NSSs) so that they can face the challenges of the post 2015 development Agenda; and Brainstorm on the data revolution and see how to bring the countries’ voices in those discussions. 1. DIAGNOSIS OF KEY ISSUES NSSs FACE In the preparation phase of the workshop, PARIS21 carried out a light survey to assess the main characteristics of the NSOs and to analyze their relations with the development strategy units. This survey underlined the following results (the full document is available on the PARIS21 website (http://www.paris21.org/node/1619): The most important constraint faced by NSOs is related to Human Resources, in their quantitative and qualitative dimensions. Page 1 of 17 NSDS is the key reference for statistical programming in all the SADC countries. It has been adopted by all the countries except South Africa. Statistics users play a growing role in statistical development in all the countries. However, this role is mostly through participation in the design and launching phases of the NSDS. The favourite partner is the mass media. Relations with civil society, private sector and academia are still very limited. In most of the countries there is no formal link between NSO’s objectives and Development Strategies. Only three countries have inserted the NSDS into their PRSP or Development Strategy Document, of which two have an action plan and a budget reflecting the strategy. The expectations of the development strategy entities regarding the NSOs are strictly linked to the monitoring and evaluation dimension of the development plan. The main challenges for the future are: reinforcement of the independence of the NSSs; systematisation of the programming approach in statistics; involvement of the users beyond the design phase of the NSDS; unification and coordination of the official providers of data; capacity building and adoption of a sustainable funding system. The discussions during the workshop, including the presentations made by the UNECA and the AfDB, confirmed these conclusions and brought further details: NSDSs have strengthened the status of statistics in the development agenda, fostered a growing attention to the data demand, through a dialogue with users, particularly with line ministries. In terms of weaknesses, there are still huge challenges for NSDSs, particularly regarding funding, monitoring /evaluation and relations with the main users. The representative from the AfDB underlined the weak coordination of the NSSs and urged the NSOs to better mainstream sectorial statistics into the NSDS, following a bottom-up approach. 2. BEST PRACTICES FROM THE COUNTRIES During the workshop, a dedicated session offered time to countries to exchange on their best practices and lessons learned, especially on the implementation of the NSDSs and dialogue with the users of statistics: Swaziland presented how statistics have been used to formulate the various development policy documents of the country, and how statistical development has been mainstreamed in the overall policies. This clearly demonstrated to policy makers the necessity to support and invest in the NSS. The commissioner of Malawi shared his experience of donor coordination. Thanks to the Donor group on statistics, Malawi managed to dialogue in a very simple and efficient way with the donor community with a lot of impact in term of streamlining of activities, simplification of the funding procedures, sharing of information, etc. Mozambique stressed the importance of involving the users in all steps of the NSDS process, which boosts the quality of the strategy and the success of its implementation. This permanent approach and its dynamic nature have clearly provided crucial support to the implementation of the NSDS in Mozambique. Concerning interaction with the private sector, the representative from the Lesotho Chamber of Commerce and Industry explained why statistics are so important in dialogue with the economic players and in the promotion of an effective business climate. The President of INE Mozambique explained how private partners have been involved in the co-funding of some surveys. He advocated for having some kind of collaboration with the private sector, especially for important Page 2 of 17 surveys. This discussion showed the necessity of exploring how Public Private Partnerships could benefit official statistical development in developing countries. 3. RECOMMENDATIONS The main objective of this workshop, to strengthen dialogue between statisticians and users, was achieved. Participants unanimously confirmed their willingness to continue this dialogue after the workshop, and to develop initiatives on a long term basis, both within their countries and regionally. Based on the analysis presented on the countries’ experience, participants decided to prepare a series of concrete recommendations. These recommendations focus on six key areas: 1. 2. The participants considered that broadening and deepening the user/producer dialogue on statistics in the SADC region should be a priority. To achieve this, 6 main activities were proposed: ACTION At the country level, prepare a mapping of the statistical stakeholders, with a focus on the users; Organize regular user/producer workshops (by theme; based on data gaps/needs, at a subnational level, by type of users, etc...) ; Revise the PARIS21 guidelines on “how to organize user/producer workshop”; Organise training of users of statistics, by category of users; Effectively use advocacy strategies, tools, materials and messages developed by PARIS21 and partners to raise the awareness of the different stakeholders Develop ad-hoc advocacy materials to raise the awareness of the different stakeholders at both national and SADC sub-regional levels. INSTITUTIONS IN CHARGE NSO, with possible support of PARIS21 and regional partners NSO, with possible support of PARIS21 and regional partners ACTION Political commitment: it is recommended to identify advocacy champions for statistics and use them to raise awareness among high-level policy-makers. Guidelines could be prepared to support the advocacy for statistics in this context. Internal funding: it is suggested to identify and use the appropriate budgetary instruments to guarantee the adequate internal funding. In this context, two recommendations were made: i. Medium-Term Expenditure Frameworks (MTEF) should include an output and an outcome related to statistics; ii. Each project and programme should include a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) component and a related budget. External funding: In order to mobilize external funding, INSTITUTIONS IN CHARGE NSOs, PARIS21 and regional partners PARIS21 Secretariat NSO, with possible support of PARIS21 and regional partners NSO, with possible support of PARIS21 and regional partners NSO, with possible support of PARIS21 and regional partners The participants believe that the adoption of sustainable modes of funding for the NSSs is essential. It requires more assertive actions on the political deciders, the use of appropriate budgetary instruments and efficient donors’ mobilization and coordination. In this perspective, six recommendations have been adopted: Page 3 of 17 NSO, policy-makers, Ministries of Finance and Budget NSO, lead donors in statistics at the three recommendations were made: i. Involve donors in the design and launching phases of the NSDSs; ii. Establish a national coordination mechanism for donors on statistical issues; iii. Create and implement efficient funding arrangements (e.g. basket funds) for external resources. 3. The participants emphasized the need to better disseminate the data and enhance the dialogue with each category of users in this perspective. Six recommendations were made: ACTION Establish a Public Relations Office in each NSO. (Guidelines could be prepared.) Prepare and implement a tool to measure the users’ satisfaction regarding the NSS’s products and services. Establish an official advance data release calendar and disseminate it to the users. Build capacity to facilitate dialogue between producers and users (including specific training of users and producers). Prepare and implement a protocol for release of microdata in each country. Undertake adequate archiving of official data and facilitate its accessibility to users. 4. country level, regional partners and support from PARIS21 (for advocacy and facilitation of funding) INSTITUTIONS IN CHARGE NSO, with possible support from PARIS21 NSO, with possible support of PARIS21 and regional partners NSO PARIS21 and regional partners NSO and partners NSO and partners The participants underlined the important role played by NSDSs and RSDSs to adapt and strengthen the NSSs. They emphasised the need to anchor the NSDSs and RSDS in national and regional development agenda respectively and improve/update/revise the current version of the NSDS of Member States /SADC Regional Strategy for Development of Statistics (RSDS) taking into account the post 2015 agenda. Five recommendations were put forward as follows: ACTION Systematize the reviews (mid-term, final) of NSDSs and SADC RSDSs to update them and increase their impact. Synchronise and fully integrate the NSDSs and the RSDS within the National and Regional Development Strategy process respectively. Strengthen the links between successive NSDSs, their funding requirements, and the national budget process. Revise and align the NSDS and the SADC RSDS in order to reflect the post-2015 requirements and calendar, with the help of the new PARIS21 guidelines for NSDSs. Mainstream sectors in the design and implementation of the NSDSs and the SADC RSDS. Mainstream main targets or goals of the SADC RSDS into Member States NSDSs design Page 4 of 17 INSTITUTIONS IN CHARGE NSO, Regional Partners, with possible support of PARIS21 NSO; PRSP/planning unit; and Regional Partners NSO, National Statistical Council NSO, Regional Partners with the support of PARIS21 NSO, Line Ministries, Regional Partners with support from PARIS21 NSO, Regional Partners with the support of PARIS21 5. Private sector: many participants highlighted the need to better acknowledge the role of the private sector in the production and the dissemination of statistics. In this context, participants recommend the following activities: ACTION Assess the current role of the private sector in production and dissemination of data in the SADC region. Undertake a study on the feasibility of Public – Private Partnerships (PPP) for statistics. 6. INSTITUTIONS IN CHARGE NSO, with possible support of PARIS21 and regional partners PARIS21 Engaging in the Post-2015 debate: Considering the current debate on the Post-2015 Development Agenda and the call for a “data revolution”, the workshop also explored the role that African NSS representatives can and should play in this crucial period. In particular, participants discussed the impact of this data revolution on the activities of NSSs and how to make it a real opportunity for the development of official statistics in the SADC region, and more generally in Africa. There was animated discussion about big data. Strong views were expressed about a well-designed, resourced and implemented NSDS that is mainstreamed in the national policy and planning processes having the possibility to herald a data revolution in the countries. To properly address this important issue, the participants suggested 3 mains activities: ACTION Organize national forums to assess data supply and demand, identify the data needs of users and the main challenges for the NSSs in meeting those needs. Assess how new technologies and institutional governance arrangements could ease the statistical process. Encourage the PARIS21 Secretariat to continue to inform countries about the Post-2015 debate and involve statisticians and data users in the debate. INSTITUTIONS IN CHARGE NSO, with possible support of PARIS21 and regional partners PARIS21, UNECA, AfDB (regional workshop in Cape Verde – Feb. 2014)) PARIS21 4. NEXT STEPS AND FOLLOW-UP WORK - - The PARIS21 Secretariat, in close collaboration with all regional and international partners committed to supporting statistics, is willing to help countries implement the proposed actions. To obtain this help, countries must make official requests to the PARIS21 Secretariat. In approximately one year's time, probably during a SADC meeting, the PARIS21 Secretariat will present a progress report on the activities proposed in this workshop. This report will summarise feedback from countries that have implemented the workshop's recommendations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5 of 17 Appendix 1: Intervenção Do Presidente Do INE, João Dias Loureiro Magnífico Reitor da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane Senhores Vice-Presidentes do INE, Excelências Senhores Presidentes e Directores Gerais dos INE da SADC Senhores Representantes do Secretariado da SADC Senhores Representantes do Consórcio PARIS21/OCDE Distintos Convidados Minhas senhoras e meus Senhores Apraz-me, em primeiro lugar, manifestar a minha profunda gratidão, em nome do Instituto Nacional de Estatística de Moçambique e meu nome pessoal, pelo facto de Moçambique ter sido escolhido pelo Consórcio PARIS 21/OCDE e pelo Secretariado da SADC, para acolher e coorganizar este importante evento. Com efeito, constitui uma grande honra e motivo de imensa alegria para nós, a presença de todos os convidados neste Workshop Regional, para que em conjunto possamos trocar impressões e experiências, com vista a estabelecer o reforço do diálogo que deve existir, permanente, entre os principais actores de produção estatística e de políticas de desenvolvimento. Em segundo lugar gostaríamos de vos dar as boas vindas ao nosso País e em particular à esta bela “Cidade das Acácias”, na expectativa de que cada um de vós saia deste encontro mais enriquecido com o contributo de todos e de cada um dos participantes, pois só assim os objectivos preconizados para este Workshop, ou seja, consolidar a qualidade dos produtos estatísticos fiáveis para melhores resultados de desenvolvimento, serão alcançados. Page 6 of 17 Minhas senhoras, meus Senhores O lema escolhido para este Workshop “Melhorando o diálogo em Estatística para o alcance de melhores resultados de Desenvolvimento” remete-nos de imediato a ideia de que existe um reconhecimento inequívoco de que as estatísticas constituem uma ferramenta indispensável para a medição do desenvolvimento. Com efeito, a Estatística é uma ferramenta fundamental para que se possa traçar planos sociais e económicos de modo a se projectar metas para o futuro. Pois, na actualidade as técnicas estatísticas avançadas permitem por exemplo, estimar com um bom grau de precisão variáveis como tamanho da população, taxa de emprego e desemprego, índice de inflação, demanda por determinados bens e serviços, assim como formular planos para atingir as metas programadas de progresso rumo ao bem-estar social das populações. Portanto, é nossa convicção de que os decisores políticos, a sociedade civil e a comunidade internacional, estão cientes da importância de estatísticas para a formulação de políticas baseadas em evidências, monitoria e avaliação de estratégias de desenvolvimento. Por outro lado, estamos igualmente cientes de que muitos dos Sistemas Estatísticos Nacionais na nossa região em particular, não estão actualmente em condições de fornecer de forma adequada todos os dados estatísticos necessários para promover o desenvolvimento no momento de que deles se necessita. Não obstante essa dificuldade, esforços tem estado a ser empreendidos no sentido de se melhorar o estado de estatísticas oficiais e estabelecê-las como uma alta prioridade na agenda dos governos da região Austral de África. Desta feita, importa-nos destacar a título de exemplo, a adopção por quase todos os países africanos e em particular os da SADC da integração das Estratégias Nacionais de Desenvolvimento da Estatística (ENDE) na Estratégia Nacional de Redução da Pobreza ou em documentos de estratégia nacional de desenvolvimento, onde se destaca, claramente, o papel das estatísticas no processo de Desenvolvimento. Page 7 of 17 Caros convidados Distintos colegas A realização deste evento que hoje tem início, traduz o empenho da SADC enquanto bloco regional, conjuntamente com os seus parceiros de cooperação, no desenvolvimento de estratégias e políticas conjuntas orientadas para o estabelecimento de uma estreita colaboração e relação forte, entre os produtores e utilizadores de estatísticas de modo a se reforçar a procura e uso das estatísticas oficiais e o consequente aumento da oferta por parte do Sistema Estatístico Nacional dos nossos países. Neste sentido, torna-se relevante tirarmos o máximo proveito desta oportunidade que nos é criada pelo Consórcio PARIS 21, para em conjunto possamos rever as directrizes de políticas, definirmos acções inovativas que procurem dar resposta aos desafios enfrentados actualmente, respondendo assim a pergunta central que irá guiar os nossos debates neste Workshop: "Como podemos adaptar o Sistema de Estatística para alcançar melhores resultados de Desenvolvimento?” Com efeito, os grandes desafios que enfrentamos actualmente são justamente os de lidar com horizontes de rápidas mudanças que exigem uma capacidade de resposta e de promoção de consensos ainda mais desenvolvidos, com vista ao desenvolvimento nacional, regional e mundial, integrados. Entendemos, portanto, que a nossa experiência, criatividade e o engenho humano devem ser mobilizados através de realização de encontro do género para que em conjunto – produtores e utilizadores de informação estatística oficial - encontremos soluções viáveis e que criem os alicerces que forjem um novo paradigma de como forma de fazer face a Agenda de Desenvolvimento Pós- 2015. Com efeito, como foi recomendado pelo Painel de Alto Nível do Secretario Geral da ONU em Maio de 2013, exige-se uma "revolução de dados" com uma nova iniciativa/ parceria Page 8 of 17 global internacional para melhorar a qualidade, a disponibilidade e a comparabilidade das estatísticas e informações disponíveis aos cidadãos, governos, agências internacionais, organizações da sociedade civil e empresas públicas e privadas. É pois neste contexto que, o Consórcio PARIS21 e o Secretariado da SADC em coordenação com o INE de Moçambique organizaram este evento como forma de dar resposta a essas recomendações de Maio deste ano. Minhas senhoras, meus Senhores Para terminar, queremos aqui e agora saudar o apoio incondicional que nos tem sido prestado pelos nossos parceiros de cooperação com vista o desenvolvimento das estatísticas oficiais na nossa região, bem como do fortalecimento das nossas capacidades de resposta oportuna aos desafios que nos são colocados. De igual modo, gostaríamos de agradecer de forma reiterada a presença de todos, e apelar para que de forma franca e aberta participemos nos debates que se seguirão às apresentações, expressando as nossas opiniões de modo que no final deste encontro se alcance os objectivos preconizados. Os nossos sinceros agradecimentos ao Consórcio PARIS21, ao Secretariado da SADC pela organização deste evento. A todos, votos de bom trabalho! Muito obrigado! Maputo, aos 14 de Outubro de 2013 Page 9 of 17 Appendix 2: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS Country participants ANGOLA Dr. Artur LUKOKI Dr. Domingos CONSTANTINO Deputy Director General Instituto Nacional de Estatistica [email protected] Head of The Planning and Cooperation Department Instituto Nacional de Estatistica [email protected] Prof. Luiekakio AFONSO BOTSWANA Professor The Agostinho Neto University [email protected] Mrs. Koontse MOKGWATHI Ms. Chada KOKETSO Ag. Manager NSS & External Relations Director Central Statistics Office Tél. (267) 7300 8017 [email protected] Dr. John MOTHIBI Permanent Secretary Office of the President, Ministry of State President, Poverty Eradication Strategy Office, PRSP Coordinator Tél. (267)3950805/3950800 [email protected] Page 10 of 17 Office of the President, Ministry of State President, Poverty Eradication Strategy Office, PRSP Coordinator Tél. (267) 3950805/3950800 [email protected] LESOTHO Ms. Liengoane Mothoweso LEFOSA Director Directorate of Statistics Tél. (226) 2232 3127 [email protected] Ms. Liako MOFO Deputy/Chief Economist The NSDP secretariat [email protected] [email protected] Mr. Fako Hakane Secretary General Lesotho Chamber of Commerce and Industry [email protected] MALAWI Mr. Charles MACHINJILI Ms. Tamara MUGHOGHO Commissioner Principal Economist National Statistics Office Tél . (265) 152 4377 [email protected] Mr. Milward TOBIAS Programme Manager Malawi Economic Justice Network Tél. (265) 999897122 [email protected] MAURITIUS Mr. Dhananjay JULEEMUN Principal Statistician Central Statistical Office Tél. (230) 212 23 14 [email protected] Page 11 of 17 Ministry of Economic Planning and Development Tél. (265) 888 893 495 [email protected] MOZAMBIQUE Mr. João Dias Loureiro Mr. Cirilo Tembe President of INE Director of Integration, Coordination and External Relations, INE Ms. Alda Rocha Ms. Marta Chaquisse Head of International Relations and Cooperation Division, INE Head of Department of Planning and Coordination, INE Mr. Renato Cassamo Mr. Rogerio Muteto Senior Technician, International Relations and Cooperation Division, INE Technician, Department of Planning, INE Mr. Paulo Matusse Mr. Elias Mathe Technician, Department of Diffusion and Documentation, INE Technician, Department of Diffusion and Documentation and Coordination, INE Mr. Marcelino Silva Mr. Lars Carlsson, Technician, Department of Diffusion and Documentation (media coordinator), INE ScanSTAT advisor Ms. Julia Cravo, Ms. Leonette Mabjaia, ScanSTAT advisor Director of the National Statistical School (ENE) Ms. Destina Uinge Ms. Anabela Sengulane President’s Advisor for training, ENE Radio Mozambique Mr. Eduardo Sengo Economic Adviser Confederation of Business Associations of Mozambique Page 12 of 17 NAMIBIA Ms. Ndamona C. KALI Mr. Vekondja H. TJIKUZU Director-Economic Statistics Development Advisor on Regional Planning [email protected] Tél. (264) 811 228 298 Namibia Statistics Agency National Planning Commission [email protected] [email protected] Ms. Albertina Ligamena NAKALE Senior Journalist New Era Publication Corporation [email protected] SWAZILAND Mr. Amos ZWANE Ms. Zanele DLAMINI Acting Director Director [email protected] Tél. (268) 7606 3061 Central Statistical Office University of Swaziland [email protected] Mr. Colin TSHABALALA Principal Economist Ministry of Economic Planning and Development Tél. (268) 2404 3765/2158 [email protected] SOUTH AFRICA Ms. Yandiswa Mpetsheni Mr. Harry Thema Statistics South Africa Statistics South Africa Mr. Innocent NGALINDA Mr. Denis R. MBEKENGA Professor/Rector Principal Statistician [email protected] TANZANIA Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre [email protected] [email protected] Page 13 of 17 [email protected] Ministry of Finance Mob. (255) 0659 466633/ (255) 0765 195320 [email protected] ZAMBIA Mr. Daniel DAKA Deputy Director and Coordinator of NSDS Central Bureau of Statistics Tél. (260) 977 849 328 [email protected] [email protected] ZIMBABWE Mr. Mutasa DZINOTIZEI Director ZIMSTAT [email protected] Regional and international Partners AfDB Mr. Ben KIREGYERA Consultant African Development Bank [email protected] AFRICAN UNION COMMISSI ON Mr. Nzingoula Gildas CREPIN Senior counsellor, statistics division African Union Commission [email protected] Page 14 of 17 EAST AFRICAN COMMUNIT Y (EAC) Mr. Edouard CISHAHAYO Statistics Specialist East African Community Tél. (255) 759 718 148 [email protected] [email protected] ITALY Ms. Laura VIRGILI Consultant Italian Cooperation Office in Maputo [email protected] Tél. (258) 82 7419550 SADC SECRETARI AT Mr. Ackim JERE Statistician Southern Africa Development Community, SADC Secretariat Tél. (267) 395 1863 [email protected] UNECA Mr. Joseph Tinfissi ILIBOUDO Director, African Centre for statistics UNECA [email protected] THE WORLD BANK Mr. Carlos da MAIA Poverty Economist, AFTP1 The World Bank – Mozambique [email protected] European Union Ms. Valentina de Bernardi European Delegation in Maputo Mozambique [email protected] u Page 15 of 17 UNFPA Mr. Gilberto Norte UNFPA Mozambique [email protected] Embassy of Norway in Mozambique Embassy of Sweden in Mozambique FAO Ms. Clarisse Barbosa Fernandes Embassy of Norway, Maputo [email protected] Mr. Robert Backlund Swedish Embassy in Mozambique [email protected] Mr. Eugénio Macamo FAO Mozambique, Maputo [email protected] UN Women Ms. Maria Salvador Programme Assistant UN Women, Maputo [email protected] Ms. Ondina Da Barca Vieira GRB Programme Manager UN Women, Maputo [email protected] Page 16 of 17 PARIS21 Mr. Johannes JÜTTING Mr. Samuel BLAZYK Manager of PARIS21 Secretariat Programme Coordinator Tél. +(33-1) 45 24 87 25 Tél. +(33-1) 45 24 90 35 OECD Paris, France OECD Paris , France [email protected] [email protected] Ms. Violeta CEZARD Mr. Jean LE NAY Assistant Consulant Tél. +(33-1) 45 24 9281 [email protected] OECD Paris, France [email protected] Page 17 of 17 OECD Paris, France