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SHaSA STG1 on Governance, Peace and Security (GPS) Statistics Progress Report. 6 th Meeting of CoDGs 30 Nov. – 2 Dec . 2012 Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Background & Proposal. GPS data as key theme in global measurement initiatives Measuring progress of society, AU commitments, etc.
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SHaSASTG1 on Governance, Peace and Security (GPS) StatisticsProgress Report 6th Meeting of CoDGs 30 Nov. – 2 Dec. 2012 Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire
Background & Proposal GPS data as key theme in global measurement initiatives Measuring progress of society, AU commitments, etc. Need for Africa sensitive GPS data planning, monitoring policies, early warning, voice Current situation Lack of country level data Proliferation of international indices But governance data=public good (national sovereignty) Proposal Harmonize and institutionalize GPS statisticsunderNSOs coordination (withdedicated GPS unitswithinNSOs)
Why NSOs? public institution official legitimacy expertise in the statistical field established standards and procedures large sample permit disaggregation ensure sustainability of data collection cost-effectiveness of add-on modules instances of experience in GPS statistics (examples)
OrdinaryCitizensPerception of public administration dysfunctionings (%) • OrdinaryCitizensTrust in institutions (%) Example 1: Benin Sources: EMICoVSurveys, National, 2006-2011, INSAE.
Selected crime statisticsfromadministrative sources (2007-2011) Example 3: Kenya Sources: Kenya Police Department,Compiled by NSO.
Incidence of petty corruption experience, political and economic conditions Example 2: Madagascar Sources: Governance modules, 1-2-3 Surveys, Antananarivo, 1995-2006, INSTAT.
STG1 on GPS statistics Membership Co-chairs: AUC & Kenya 16 countries Core expert group (selected NSOs, Afrobarometer, DIAL, Mo Ibrahim, UNDP) Milestones to date April 2012, Nairobi: STG1 launched September 2012, Dakar: stakeholder consultation and 1st cut of methodology November 2012, Yam: consolidation (methodology & action plan)
Approach Policy frameworks AU Charter on Democracy, Elections & Governance AU Protocol on the Establishment of the Peace & Security Council African Charter on Statistics, SHaSA Priority Themes and Work Program 4 instruments Indicators Factual and attitudinal Core set + country-specific Users Continental (APRM, Early warning systems, African Governance Platform) Regional (RECs) National (plans, post MDG, governance strategies, conflict prevention...)
Second phase (2015-2016) • Extension to 10 further countries • Capacity building • Development of regional networks • Consolidation, refinement, dissemination and advocacy for 1st phase countries • Third phase (2017) • Extension to 15 further countries • Institutionalization and sustainability • International exchange and comparison Action Plan: Roadmap (2015-7)
Recommendations Adoption of the Approach 5 country pilots: expression of interest Establishment of GPS Units in NSOs and in the AU Statistics Division
Conclusion Rapidprogress of STG1 Expecteddelivery on time (concreteresults in 2013) Comprehensive and flexible approach Africa as a world pioneer South-South cooperation South to Northtransfers