1. Virtual Statistical System UN Statistical Commission Ronald Luttikhuizen Development Data Group The World Bank

2. Thanks: VSS Paris 21 Task Team o European Commission o Development Gateway o Germany o Ghana o IMF o India o Paris 21 o UNSD o World Bank Thanks for support from the African Development Bank. 2

3. On-line resources for NSO’s and other data producing agencies Information about statistical organizations and operations Links to valuable information sites & documents Checklists for the improvement of statistical organizations Information exchange for practitioners and users eLearning courses. 3 VSS is a portal providing …

4. Why VSS and who needs VSS? Experience shows the clear need for improved access to statistical information. The Web offers exciting possibilities to access and share information. Countries request opportunities for South-South exchange of information. 4

5. Main Components of the VSS 5 Knowledge Base Activities Themes Comments Knowledge Exchange Discussion groups Wiki information exchange eLearning Animated presentations Power point presentations Improved Statistical Capacity

6. 6 VSS went online on World Statistics Day

7. Accessing VSS Knowledge Base: Activities and Themes 7 Knowledge Base

8. Building blocks for statistical systems 8 Knowledge Base

9. How Statistical Operations Work 9 Knowledge Base

10. Discussions organized by region 10 Knowledge Exchange

11. Add Knowledge through Wiki 11 Knowledge Exchange

12. eLearning 12

13. Twenty Animated Lessons 13 eLearning

14. 14 Knowledge is endless & content will grow – with your help Outreach to the VSS user Community. Building a Governance Structure VSS Steering Committee Advisory Expert Group Future development of the VSS (2011 -2013)