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DevInfo – a statistical tool for data collection and dissemination. information from statistics . the impact of better dissemination. Progress in Jamaica . All data compiled in one system. Easy retrieval of data. Analysis of trends over time. Multiple sources of data.
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DevInfo – a statistical tool for data collection and dissemination information from statistics the impact of better dissemination Progress in Jamaica
All data compiled in one system Easy retrieval of data Analysis of trends over time Multiple sources of data Strengthening national monitoring Data DevInfo Objectives A database system that facilitates… INDICATORS Database
Census Population census once every decade Surveys Periodic household surveys on various topics Records Administrative records from various government departments Challenges Diverse approaches in monitoring human development
Common Database Monitoring the Millennium Development Goals Common Database State-of-the-art database technology with royalty-free distribution UN Endorsement Endorsed by the United Nations to assist Member States in Monitoring human development MDGs Designed to assist in monitoring the Millennium Development Goals and other national plans of action
Digital Maps - UNGIWG Geographic information metadata ISO 19115:2003 Statistical Standards Emerging International Standards for Human Development Statistics Indicators - SDMX Statistical data and metadata exchange (SDMX) ISO/TS 17369:2005developed by BIS, ECB, EUROSTAT, IMF, OECD, UN and World Bank Sources - DDI/DC Data Documentation Initiative (DDI) and Dublin Core (DC) ISO 15836:2003 Information and documentation
DevInfo Adaptations Customized Databases More than 90 national statistics organizations and other agencies have adapted DevInfo
DevInfo Adaptation in Jamaica JamStats Vision To establish JamStats as a reliable and current data source for Jamaica both locally and internationally
JamStats Example - Table JAMAICA HIV PREVALENCE (2002) JamStats JamStats Internet Users % Source: Jamaica National HIV/STD Control Programme, MOH
JamStats Example - Graph JAMAICA HIV PREVALENCE (2002) JamStats JamStats HIV Prevalence HIV Prevalence % Source: Jamaica National HIV/STD Control Programme, MOH Source: Jamaica National HIV/STD Control Programme, MOH
Jamstats Example - Map St. James Hanover Trelawny St. Mary St. Ann Westmoreland St. Catherine Portland St. Elizabeth St. Andrew Kingston & St. Andrew Manchester Kingston St. Thomas Clarendon JAMAICA HIV PREVALENCE (2002) JamStats JamStats HIV Prevalence 2002 % 16 - 20 Source: Jamaica National HIV/STD Control Programme, MOH
Software Adaptation JamStats 1.0 Dec 2003 Training Govt & U.N JamStats 1.2 Dec 2005 Stakeholder Orientations SIP Launched JamStats Milestones
JamStats Highlights Steering Committee Content Dissemination Training Advocacy Line Ministries Health Education UN Country Team Funding NGOs Statistical Institute Data Source Database Maintenance Secretariat Planning Institute National Development Plan MDG Monitoring International Development Partners
Collate and document indicators Produce JamStats 2.0 Deploy by CD and internet Training Government, NGOs, UN Partners, Schools Establish procedures for annual database update to ensure sustainability Advocacy materials Establish databases for Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Planning Institute, Police JamStats 2007 Work Plan Next steps include…
Ensuring use of the software Human resource constraints Data gaps Integration with other data initiatives JamStats Challenges
Facilitates wider dissemination of a broad range of information Enhances public access to socio- economic data Serves as a flexible database to support policy making Enhances the capacity of partners and users to analyse data Allows comparability of data from different sources Supports public advocacy on issues of national importance IMPACT JamStats ……
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