Session 3 : User-Producer Dialogue

1. Session 3 : User-Producer Dialogue H. W. FUNG Commissioner for Census and Statistics Hong Kong, China hwfung@censtatd.gov.hk October 2006

2. Vision of Census and Statistics Department To provide high-quality statistical services, contributing to the social and economic developments of Hong Kong.

3. Types of Major Users • Government users • Non-government users • Media workers

4. Assessing User Needs Government users • Extensive communication network within the Government (e.g. through statistical units in other departments, participation in inter-departmental committees, consultation visits to major user departments) • Relevance in reflecting social and economic changes over time • Timeliness vs. Reliability of statistics • Quality of statistics vs. Resources

5. Assessing User Needs (Cont’d) Non-government users • Including business administrators, analysts, academic researchers,… • User forum and consultations (Statistics Advisory Board, user groups, meetings with stakeholders, …) • Level of details of statistics vs. Data precision and confidentiality

6. Assessing User Needs(Cont’d) Media workers • Extensive reporting of statistics by media • Need to promote statistical literacy and correct reporting of statistics • Customised seminars and proactive clarification on mis-reporting by media

7. Prioritisation of User Needs • Significance • Strategic significance within the local context • International commitment • Resources availability • Relevance and Quality • Data reporting burden

8. Data Dissemination • Data accessibility on the Internet • Enhanced functionalities of website • Free download of electronic version of publications and tabulations

9. THANK YOU