NSDS The Myanmar NSDS proposes the following strategic objectives. When translated into concrete actions, they set the stage for the Myanmar National Statistical System to produce timely and reliable national statistical information in accordance with internationally accepted methodological standards. The establishment of a forward looking legal framework and an enhanced, enforceable legal mandate for statistical production, dissemination, and coordination activities within the decentralized national statistical system. The identification of a comprehensive list of national and sub-national indicators relevant for national development planning, as well as a corresponding list of work programmes and the ministries and agencies held responsible for the production and quality assurance of such indicators. The development of a set of national statistical classifications and standards as common statistical platform for decentralized statistical activities. The subscription to and compliance with internationally accepted methodological standards in the production and dissemination of national statistics. The easy availability of statistical information to users at regional, national and international levels, with such information and data sets released according to internationally accepted periodicity and quality. The improvement of statistical capacity and knowledge across the national statistical system, from resources to IT infrastructure, as well as the acceptance of ‘statistician’ as a recognized professional service within the government with its rights and privileges. The inculcation of ethics and values in accordance to the United Nations Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics among professionals engaging in the production and dissemination of statistical information throughout the national statistical system.
NSDS The Myanmar NSDS proposes the following strategic objectives. When translated into concrete actions, they set the stage for the Myanmar National Statistical System to produce timely and reliable national statistical information in accordance with internationally accepted methodological standards. The establishment of a forward looking legal framework and an enhanced, enforceable legal mandate for statistical production, dissemination, and coordination activities within the decentralized national statistical system. The identification of a comprehensive list of national and sub-national indicators relevant for national development planning, as well as a corresponding list of work programmes and the ministries and agencies held responsible for the production and quality assurance of such indicators. The development of a set of national statistical classifications and standards as common statistical platform for decentralized statistical activities. The subscription to and compliance with internationally accepted methodological standards in the production and dissemination of national statistics. The easy availability of statistical information to users at regional, national and international levels, with such information and data sets released according to internationally accepted periodicity and quality. The improvement of statistical capacity and knowledge across the national statistical system, from resources to IT infrastructure, as well as the acceptance of ‘statistician’ as a recognized professional service within the government with its rights and privileges. The inculcation of ethics and values in accordance to the United Nations Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics among professionals engaging in the production and dissemination of statistical information throughout the national statistical system.
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