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Statistical Capacity Development - Japan’s Experiences

International Forum on Monitoring NationalDevelopment: Issues and Challenges

Beijing, 27 - 29 September 2011

Shigeru KawasakiStatistical Research and Training Institute

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan

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1 National Statistical Capacity Development

2 Bilateral Technical Cooperation Projects

3 Support for the UNSIAP

4 Conclusion

Outline

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- For national statistical training, the Statistical Training Institute was founded in 1921. (Later to include “Research”.)

- It provides statistical training for the statistical personnel of the central and local governments.Main Target: Central Government: approx. 5,000

Prefecture Governments: approx. 2,000

- This year, it offers 18 courses for about 1,000 trainees. Courses include: Comprehensive Course, National Accounts,

Demography, Economic Analysis, Survey Design, Microdata Analysis, etc.

- Distance-learning course is provided to local government staff.

- To reflect the recent training needs, emphasis is shifting toapplication of statistics and methods to public policies,researches in collaboration with academia, anddissemination through education.

1 National Statistical Capacity Development

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- In the bilateral technical cooperation projects for developing countries, statistical capacity building is an important element.

- The Statistics Bureau of Japan was engaged in the projects funded by JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), for example: Indonesia (1980 Population Census) Sri Lanka (1991 Population Census - not implemented) Tanzania (Data utilization and dissemination)

- Since 2005, the Statistics Bureau has been engaged in the Statistical Capacity Development Project for Cambodia funded by JICA, assisting the Population and Economic Censuses.

- Technical cooperation projects have advantages because they provide both end-products and capacity development, provide customized program to meet the country’s needs, provide opportunities to learn from practice in real work.

2 Bilateral Technical Cooperation Projects

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UNSIAP (UN Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific), located in Chiba, Japan, has been providing training for the statistical personnel of developing countries in the region since 1970.

- In the four decades since its foundation, UNSIAP conducted more than 500 courses. Over 12,000 statisticians from about 120 countries were graduated from the courses.

- UNSIAP closely collaborates with ESCAP and its member countries as well as international organizations such as UNSD, UNDP, UNFPA, IMF, World Bank, etc. The Japanese government provides financial and in-kind supports as the host country.

- With its 5-year strategic and implementation plans, UNSIAP provides a variety of courses, e.g. Tokyo-based training courses, outreach program, research based training, management seminars, distance training, etc.

- The Governing Council commissioned by ESCAP Committee on Statistics reviews and advises on the operation and work plan.

3 Support for the UNSIAP (1)

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3 Support for the UNSIAP (2)

Country Total Tokyo- ｂased Outreach Distance

Thailand 734 161 542 31

Sri Lanka 705 151 540 14

China 703 123 577 3

Philippines 686 165 508 13

Nepal 636 98 528 10

Malaysia 522 119 403 -

Pakistan 522 126 387 -

Indonesia 492 171 321 -

Viet Nam 491 76 399 16

Mongolia 466 56 379 31

Bangladesh 438 147 253 38

Maldives 429 56 373 -

Myanmar 408 80 328 -

Other ESCAP (55) 4,843 1,272 3,463 108

Non-ESACP (69) 271 218 23 30

Total 12,337 3,019 9,024 294

Table 1 Number of Participants in UNSIAP Courses (1970-2010)

Source: “SIAP-ESCAP: fifth decade of statistical training” E/ESCAP/SCT(2)/INF/30 Paper presented at the ESCAP Committee on Statistics, December 2010

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Some important elements of statistical capacity development:

- Appropriate training at the appropriate timing

- Building professional networks for further self-development

- Customizing the courses to meet varied and changing needs

- Developing programs under a good governance and framework

- Experiencing the real examples of the good practices

- Forging partnership with NSOs and international organizations

and more ……

4 Conclusion

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The EndThank you!