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This proposed program aims to assist Member States in developing evidence-based policies by providing timely, reliable, and comparable statistics aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Plan. Activities include capacity-building, data production, and incorporating new technology. Funding sources include the Regular Programme of Technical Cooperation and Development Account. The focus includes institutional frameworks, improving statistical processes, and utilizing new data sources. The Statistical Committee is expected to review the program report and offer guidance.
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Item 9 of the Provisional Agenda PROPOSED PROGRAMME PLAN FOR 2020 in the field of statistics
E/ESCWA/C.1/2019/7 Suprogramme 5: Statistics for evidence based policymaking Objective: To support Member States to develop evidence-based policies based on adequate, reliable, timely and comparable national and regional data and statistics in support of the implementation of the 2030 Sustainable Development Plan and in order to be consistent with international statistical standards
Annual programme and budget cycle since 2020 Work programme Budget sources Annual Capacity Development RB 22 Economic and Social Dvlp. in Western Asia Annual RB 23 Regular Programme of Technical Cooperation 3 years Data production RB 36 Development Account Variable XB Extrabudgetary projects(e.g. ICP, …) Coordination
Areas of focus • Institutional framework of official statistics • Capacity-building in official statistics • Production, dissemination and reporting of national data • New data technology and sources in official statistics • Reactivating statistical processes in conflict-affected countries
Action by the Statistical Committee • To take note of the report • To provide comments and guidance