1. Implementing Brunei Darussalam Long Term Development Plan
Issues and challenges in Integrating Statistics in national Development Planning
Implementing Brunei Darussalam Long Term Development Plan

2. CONTENTS Introduction
Implementing Brunei Long Term Development Plan (LTDP)
Implications for Statistics
Conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION Implementation stage of Brunei Darussalam LTDP:
Wawasan Brunei 2035 (30 years)
3 Outline of Strategies and Policies for Development (10 year each)
Second medium-term plan, 10th National Development Plan
Three levels of information
Long term goals, targets and objectives
Key performance indicators
Measurement indicators & Milestones
Implications to statistics

4. OUTLINE OF STRATEGIES AND POLICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT PLAN STRUCTURE
3 LONG TERM GOALS BENCHMARK AGAINST INTERNATIONAL INDICATORS
WAWASAN BRUNEI 2035
OUTLINE OF STRATEGIES AND POLICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT
8 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES 7 50 POLICY DIRECTIONS
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

5. Mapping the Process of Formulating the Next OSPD and NDP: Methodologies
Goal
Now
2035
Divide goal into sub-goals
Reforms, policies, programmes, projects*
Milestones
Set the targets
for each of the sub-goals
(2035) 1 2
Sub-goal 1
Sub-goal 2
Sub-goal n
Key area 1
Key area 2
Key area n
Divide the sub-goals into key areas 4
Set the targets for each of the key areas 5
List out the policies and reforms
that need to be implemented
in order to realize the key areas 6
for the milestone (2017) 3
Identify the respective government organizations
that would be responsible
in carrying out the policies and reforms 7
List out the respective
input and outcome KPIs
for the government organizations 8

6. IMPLICATIONS FOR STATISTICS
Importance of the availability of quality and consistent information and statistical data:
Effective statistical database system
Basic Data and Baseline Information
Benchmarks and Targets
Key Performance Indicators
Early warning system and diagnostics
Manpower availability
Continuous capacity building
Institutional development:
National Statistics Committee (NSC)
International bodies commitment and collaboration
ACSS, IMF, etc.

7. Example of Statistical Data

8. Example of Statistical Data
By looking at statistical indicators, analyst will be able to identify not only issues but also underlying variables that could measure the importance of policies in addressing issues;
Statistical data should be simple and understandable;

9. Effective statistical coordination and communication through National Statistical Committee (NSC)
The NSC was established on 1st February 2011.
NSC is a high level forum which comprised of Permanent Secretaries from all ministries in Brunei Darussalam.
The NSC is chaired by the Deputy Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office.

10. Objectives of NSC
To ensure Brunei Darussalam National Statistics is in line with the International Standards;
To set priorities for statistics produced in accordance with the current needs that can be used for planning and policy developments;
To coordinate with the Government Agencies on the collection, compilation and dissemination of statistics; and
To ease and ensure the timeliness of statistical dissemination.

11. Improvements Made Through the NSC
Review of the Statistics and Census Acts;
Human capacity building for all stakeholders;
Developing and implementing MOU’s with non- governmental agencies;
Establishing Statistics Unit in all ministries; and
Coordinate with other agencies in conducting surveys or census.

12. Conclusion
Good statistics and sound statistical analyses assist in providing the basis for the design of policies and plans, monitor policy implementations and implications, achieve issues recognition, evaluate policy impact and forecast the future; and
Evidence based policy making is desirable because it enhances the transparency of policy making and the accountability of policy makers.