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New models of governance and coordination in complex statistical systems

New models of governance and coordination in complex statistical systems. Stephan Moens. The Belgian Statistical System. A long history : from Quetelet to the latest State Reform Functional decentralisation : Statistics Belgium and the NAI

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New models of governance and coordination in complex statistical systems

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  1. New models of governance and coordination in complex statistical systems Stephan Moens

  2. The BelgianStatistical System • A long history: fromQuetelet to the latest State Reform • Functionaldecentralisation: StatisticsBelgium and the NAI • Regionaldecentralisation: the Reform of the State

  3. Statistics Belgium

  4. Statistics Belgium Producers of statistics

  5. Statistics Belgium Other official producers of European Statistics National Accounts Institute Federal Planning Bureau National Bank of Belgium Producers of statistics

  6. Statistics Belgium Other official producers of European Statistics SVR (Flanders) IWEPS (Wallonia) National Accounts Institute BISA / IBSA (Brussels) Federal Planning Bureau National Bank of Belgium Producers of statistics

  7. Statistics Belgium Other official producers of European Statistics SVR (Flanders) Federal official suppliers/producers of data and statistics IWEPS (Wallonia) National Accounts Institute BISA / IBSA (Brussels) Private producers of statistics Federal Planning Bureau National Bank of Belgium Producers of statistics

  8. Data suppliers Households and enterprises Statistics Belgium Other official producers of European Statistics Enterprises and professional federations SVR (Flanders) Federal official suppliers/producers of data and statistics IWEPS (Wallonia) National Accounts Institute BISA / IBSA (Brussels) Private producers of statistics Federal Planning Bureau National Bank of Belgium Producers of statistics

  9. Users Federal, Regional and Community Governments Data suppliers Households and enterprises Statistics Belgium EUROSTAT Other official producers of European Statistics Enterprises and professional federations SVR (Flanders) Federal official suppliers/producers of data and statistics IWEPS (Wallonia) National Accounts Institute Other national and international gebruikers BISA / IBSA (Brussels) Private producers of statistics Federal Planning Bureau National Bank of Belgium Producers of statistics

  10. Supervisory bodies Users Higher Council of Statistics Coordination Committee Statistical Supervisory Board (Privacy) Federal, Regional and Community Governments Data suppliers Households and enterprises Statistics Belgium EUROSTAT Other official producers of European Statistics Enterprises and professional federations SVR (Flanders) Federal official suppliers/producers of data and statistics IWEPS (Wallonia) National Accounts Institute Other national and international gebruikers BISA / IBSA (Brussels) Private producers of statistics Federal Planning Bureau National Bank of Belgium Producers of statistics

  11. The latestReform of the State • “Interfederalisation of the National Statistical Institute” • “Incorporation of the Regions in the National Accounts Institute” • Cooperation Agreement between the Federal State and the Regions

  12. Coordination and quality in complex statistical systems • Opportunities: • Specialisation → high-quality staff, good knowledge of the field • Proximity → data collection quality, high relevance

  13. Coordination and quality in complex statistical systems (2) • Risks: • Regional decentralisation → heavier political interference • Functional decentralisation → diverging quality standards

  14. Coordination and quality in complex statistical systems (3) • Remedies: • Cooperation • Coordination • Quality assurance • Hierarchy or network?

  15. Governance models for the Belgian system • Minimalist model: a copy of the NAI • Maximalist model: a new cooperation structure • Intermediatemodels: a Belgian compromise?

  16. Governancemodels:the minimalist model • NAI stays in place • Statistical Coordination Committee as a copy of the NAI • Empty box • Boardtakesdecisions • Rotatingchairperson • ScientificCommittees

  17. Supervisory bodies Users Higher Council of Statistics Statistical Supervisory Board (Privacy) Federal, Regional and Community Governments Data suppliers Households and enterprises Statistical Coordination Committee EUROSTAT Other official producers of European Statistics Enterprises and professional federations SVR (Flanders) IWEPS (Wallonia) Federal official suppliers/producers of data and statistics National Accounts Institute BISA / IBSA (Brussels) Other national and international users Private producers of statistics Statistics Belgium(federal) Federal Planning Bureau National Bank of Belgium Producers of statistics

  18. The minimalist model: advantages and disadvantages • Advantages: • Has been tested within the NAI • Politically acceptable • Easily implemented • Disadvantages: • Not in line with the revision of Regulation 223 • Misses the opportunity to use the momentum

  19. Governancemodels:the maximalist model • New distribution of competences • Federal: coordination, methodology, quality control, representation on international forums, national accounts, analysis and studies on federal competences,… • Regional: regional statistics, analysis and studies on regional competences,… • Network: data collection, ICT, data warehousing, relation to external databases,…

  20. Governancemodels:the maximalist model (2) • Free exchange of microdata within the entire network • Strong coordination and clearing structures. • New supervisory body (‘Council of the BSS’) with two chambers: a scientific chamber and a policy chamber, replacing the Higher Council and the Coordination Committee..

  21. Supervisory bodies Users Council of the BSS Statistical Supervisory Board (Privacy) Federal, Regional and Community Governments Data suppliers Households and enterprises Statistics Belgium EUROSTAT Other official producers of European Statistics Enterprises and professional federations SVR (Flanders) Official suppliers/producers of data and statistics IWEPS (Wallonia) National Accounts Institute Other national and international users BISA / IBSA (Brussels) Private producers of statistics Federal Planning Bureau National Bank of Belgium Producers of statistics

  22. The maximalist model: advantages • Advantages: • Clear delineation of competences • Strong cooperation between the levels • Strong coordination at the federal level • Shared responsibility for quality • Central management for quality control

  23. The maximalist model: disadvantages • Disadvantages: • Not tested • Need for a long-term step-by-step plan • New institutional approach • Political acceptability not ensured.

  24. Outcome of theReform of the State • Startingfrom the minimalistapproach • New coordinating body: InterfederalStatistical Institute • Equalrepresentation • Rotatingpresidency • Sharedresponsibility for budget and staff

  25. Conclusions and outlook • Coordination, but how? • Hierarchic approach • Network-like approaches with shared responsibilities • And in Belgium? • Will the governance model prove to be robust? • If necessary: to be adapted and strengthened • All partners must safeguard independence and quality

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