IDR progress report

1. IDR progress report Bangkok Regional Workshop July 17-18 ,2014

2. Whydo we need a “data revolution”? What do we want to achieve? Howwill we do it? Whoshould be involved? Whenwill it be done?

3. wanted: a new data revolution “A true data revolution would draw on existing and new sources of data to fully integrate statistics into decision making, promote open access to, and use of, data and ensure increased support for statistical systems.” Anew global partnership: eradicate poverty and transform economies through sustainable development: The Report of the High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Development Agenda, 30 May 2013, Chapter 4

4. why a data revolution? • call for a data revolution in early 2013 by the High Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post 2015 Framework • individuals and organizations around the world from academics to politicians, and civil society organizations to development banks, have been inspired to make the data revolution become a reality. • many of us have a very different idea of what it means, and what it will take to get there.

5. why a data revolution? The Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century (PARIS21), along with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is seeking to: inform this discussion and produce a Road Map that will guide international leaders and policymakers, and national governments and statistical offices, in their path toward an effective, relevant, and sustainable development data revolution.

6. why a data revolution? We need to unlock the power of data … Getting the right data, to the right people, at the right time, in the right format. DATA INFORMATION KNOWLEDGE ACTION

7. the data revolution needs to . . • Be about more than just data • Be about more than monitoring development goals • Deliver quickly, 2030 will be too late • Strengthen and sustain national statistical systems, but be much more than business as usual • Be innovative, fill data gaps and make much better use of the data we do have • Make better use of the opportunities provided by new technology • Be built on a real partnership, with much better coordination at all levels

8. the data revolution needs to . . • The data revolution must address existing data gaps to ensure that better statistics lead to better decisions leading to better lives. • This will require an understanding of the different types of data gaps, and how they relate to national statistical systems. 1

9. the data revolution needs to . . • Thinkout of the box, but remain realistic • Buildon what works, but make use of new opportunities • Strengthenexisting and create new partnerships 1

10. data gaps Does the data exist? In 2012, about 230 million children under the age of 5 (approximately 1 in 3) did not have their births registered. Only a quarter of South Asian countries have a complete civil registration system. Are the data accessible? Out of almost 2000 surveys across 37 countries documented online by the International Household Survey Network (IHSN), only 42% are available for public use. Are the data reliable? It has been estimated that almost 80% of the growth in international remittances to developing countries over the past 20 years can be attributed solely to changes in measurement. Are the data relevant? While the MDGs only acknowledge 2 data points for Nepal’s net enrolment ratio in primary education, many more national data exist yet do not conform to international standards.

11. the IDR project will.. Take stock in countries of what is being done – good and bad – and find out about the needs of data producers and data users Explore innovations, finding out what works and seeing if and how it can be replicated Advocatefor and promote a data revolution Produce a road mapfor the next five years

12. country studies 1

13. country studies Cross-country studies In-depth studies Azerbaijan, Botswana, Chad, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guyana, Haiti, India, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nepal, Nigeria, Paraguay, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Samoa, Senegal, South Africa, Sir Lanka, United Republic of Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Uganda, Viet Nam. Bangladesh, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guatemala, Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago.

14. metabase 1

15. metabase Access The public availability of data is the foundation of a better informed society Innovations Innovations offer solutions for today’s problems and inform tomorrow’s standards Timeliness Timely data helps decision makers react quickly and stay informed Institutions A healthy institutional environment is a catalyst for statistical development Use Knowledge on the demand for data improves efficiency in data production Soundness A sound methodology builds trust in data and ensures transparency

16. innovations 1

17. innovations • Strengthening international coordination - promoting harmonisation, developing and implementation of statistical standards and tools. • Improving the ways in which the international statistical system and national statistical systems interact. • New ways of financing statistical activities ,providing technical assistance, and aid for capacity building.

18. innovations • Strengthening the coordination and management of statistical systems in countries. • Improving the organisation and management of statistical production processes - design, collection, processing, analysis, dissemination, archiving and evaluation phases of GSBPM. • Developing tools and applications to support the analysis and use of statistics

19. innovations Orange Data 4 Development Analysis of anonymised mobile phone call logs for insights into health, transportation, demographics, income inequality, and more The Big Idea Equipping young people with knowledge, skills, and platforms necessary to effectively interpret data in order to mobilise citizens to take action Strategy for the Harmonization of Statistics in Africa Enabling the generation of timely, reliable, and harmonized statistics, covering all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural integration for Africa

20. research • Make sure the argument for the data revolution is clear and based on good research • There is not a strong research base for the organisation of statistical activities • The project will commission up to five different pieces of research • All research will be independently reviewed and will be published by PARIS21

21. the road map 1

22. the road map 1

23. who needs to be involved? Just about everyone: • National statistical systems • All kinds of data users • Other data providers • The owners and producers of big data • The international community • Civil society organisations • Academics • Private sector businesses • The media

24. When? • Road map will be launched in July 2015 in advance of the UN General Assembly • The Road Map document will be supported by a number of other outputs • Clear vision of what the revolution is about • Background documents including the country studies and the background research • The Road Map will include an overview of how the revolution can be implemented, including an estimate of the financing requirements

25. timetable