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STATCAP A World Bank lending program for Statistics

Third Regional Forum on Statistical Capacity for the Arab States - Sana’a, 17-19 April, 2007. STATCAP A World Bank lending program for Statistics. Olivier Dupriez World Bank / IHSN. What is STATCAP ?. A World Bank lending program For financing implementation of NSDS

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STATCAP A World Bank lending program for Statistics

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  1. Third Regional Forum on Statistical Capacity for the Arab States - Sana’a, 17-19 April, 2007 STATCAP A World Bank lending program for Statistics Olivier Dupriez World Bank / IHSN

  2. What is STATCAP ? • A World Bank lending program • For financing implementation of NSDS • Part of regular IDA/IBRD lending program • For IDA countries, could be a grant • Amount: as little as $1m, to over $100m

  3. What can STATCAP finance? • Development of statistical infrastructure • Business register, sampling frames, classifications, database structures, GIS • Physical infrastructure and equipment • Statistical operations • Human resource development • Improvement of statistical regulatory framework

  4. What are the eligibility criteria ? • Availability of a NSDS • Could be financed through TFSCB grant • Willingness to comply with good statistical practice • Participation in global development and monitoring activities • Sustainable implementation arrangements • National commitment and leadership

  5. Process • Prepare the NSDS • Decide what STATCAP will finance • Prepare a Project Appraisal Document • By a World Bank staff (use PAD template) • Negotiation • Conditions (e.g. inter-agency committees) • Approval at Regional VP level

  6. Simple but still challenging STATCAP is part of country IDA/IBRD envelope • Will have to compete with other priorities • Requires champions • In the country • At the World Bank

  7. Advantages • Timing and availability of funds • Fund availability when needed • Less dependent on ad-hoc external funding • Flexible • Finances one or multiple NSDS components • For long-term: can have several linked projects • Can serve as a coordination mechanism Contact: nfantom@worldbank.org

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