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HIGH - LEVEL ADVOCACY FORUM ON STATISTICS Reform of the Statistical Infrastructure in the OECS in response to the Global Crisis July 30 th , 2009, Port of Spain. Presented by Curlan Gilchrist Consultant /Director of Statistics Central Statistical Office St. George’s Grenada.
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HIGH - LEVEL ADVOCACY FORUM ON STATISTICS Reform of the Statistical Infrastructure in the OECS in response to the Global Crisis July 30th, 2009, Port of Spain Presented by Curlan Gilchrist Consultant /Director of Statistics Central Statistical Office St. George’s Grenada
Reform of Statistical Infrastructure OECS Outline • Introduction • Reform agenda • Modernize the Statistics Act • Upgrade the national statistical system • Establishment of a strong OECS Statistics Section • Compensation and profile of statisticians • Training
Reform of Statistical Infrastructure OECS -Introduction • Global Crisis • Effects on the OECS economies • Recovery • Role of National Statistical Office • The case for reform • Statistics as a management tool in crisis
Reform of Statistical Infrastructure OECS The Reform Agenda (constraints) • Lack of autonomy • Inadequate budgetary support • Human resource development and training. • Motivation of staff
Reform of Statistical Infrastructure OECS The Reform Agenda (constraints) (cont) • High staff turnover • Weak legal framework • Limited application of technology • Undeveloped statistic cells in the various line ministries
Reform of Statistical Infrastructure OECS Reform Process: Modernize the Statistics Act • private firms to participate • privatize certain statistical functions • an autonomous body or statutory corporation • institutionalize a role for the OECS and CARICOM statistics units
Reform of Statistical Infrastructure OECS Upgrade the national statistical system • Technological upgrades • Technology in data collection (PDA) • Greater use of GIS technology • Internet for dissemination • National Statistics Advisory Council
Reform of Statistical Infrastructure OECS Compensation and profile of statisticians • Revaluate positions • Increase pay and grade • Career in statistics • Continuous training
No Action Failed Polices Crisis in Statistics Limited Intervention Status Quo Remains Reform Positive Outcomes Reform of Statistical Infrastructure OECS C Gilchrist