UNITED NATIONS WORKSHON ON DATA DISSEMINATION AND COMMUNICATION 10 / September / 2013 Jordan Amman

Presentation on Data Dissemination: Module2: Strategies for Web-based Data Dissemination Title: Establishment and Mandate of South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Presenter: Jacob Aguer Yak IT Officer at NBS Republic of South Sudan

Introduction: The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is the principal official statistical agency of the Government of South Sudan; having been established under Article 193 of the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan that came into force on independent 9th July 2011.

Introduction (contd) -The National Bureau of Statistics is mandated to carry out the following: Conducting all censuses and surveys that are carried throughout South Sudan Collect, compile, analyze and publish all statistical information on economic, social, demographic, environmental and general conditions and activities of the people of South Sudan Monitor and evaluate social impacts of public policies, programmes and projects Monitor the progress of poverty alleviation and the attainment

Mission and Vision Vision ◦ To be the most excellent collector and source of quality statistical information on economic, demographic, social, environmental and livelihood conditions in South Sudan.

Mission and Vision (contd) Mission ◦ To facilitates and inform the decision-making process within government, business community, general public and stimulate research and inform public debate through the provision of readily accessible, relevant, reliable and timely statistics in the economic, demographic, social and environmental fields and a quality statistical, monitoring and evaluation services in general.

BACKGROUND OF NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS The principal official statistical agency for Southern Sudan was first established way back in 1995 when it functioned as a Database and Monitoring Unit under the Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Association (SRRA). Over time, the unit evolved and was renamed the New Sudan Centre for Statistics and Evaluation (NSCSE) in 2003 under the then SPLM/SPLA administration in the then SPLM- controlled areas of Southern Sudan. The Centre was established with a mandate to develop the necessary capacity to become the professional source and effective provider of official statistical information for the SPLM-controlled areas. This was in response to the urgent need for basic statistical data in order to support decision-making and enable programmes and policy monitoring in the South.

Background …. (contd) Later, under the Southern Sudan Interim Constitution in 2005, its name was changed to the Southern Sudan Centre for Census, Statistics and Evaluation (SSCCSE) and assigned specific mandates. Today, the NBS is an autonomous statistics agent of the Government of South Sudan (GoSS), and is responsible for collecting, coordinating, analyzing and disseminating all official statistical information on economic, social, demographic,

Background …. (contd) environmental and general activities and conditions of the people of South Sudan. The NBS is also responsible for conducting all official censuses and surveys in South Sudan, monitor and evaluate social impacts of public policies, projects, programmes and monitor the progress of poverty alleviation and the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals.

The Guiding Principles South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics has some guiding principles, regulating its activities, among other things: independence Fulfillment of citizen’s entitlement to public information. Decisions made strictly on professional considerations, scientific principles and professional ethics regarding the methods and procedures for collection, processing, storage and dissemination of statistical data Choice of the right sources of statistical data drawn from various sources such as surveys or administrative records on the basis of quality, timeliness, costs and the burden on respondents.

Major Surveys in NBS The National Bureau of Statistics in collaboration with the World Bank is pleased to release further results for the Exchange Rate Survey, which is part of the NBS carried a high Frequency South Sudan Survey. The survey uses handheld tablet computers to collect real-time data and is currently being piloted in Juba, Wau, Malakal and Rumbek.

Major Surveys …. (contd) State-level estimates and projections, ◦ The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) distinguishes the importance of results ‐ based plans by providing needed statistics for monitoring development performance and progress, especially in the implementation of major development initiatives and policies apart from government ◦ Ministries and institutions, the Bureau’s statistical products and services are sought after by the public and private sectors, research and training organizations, NGOs, donors and international Organizations, the media and the public at large for a wider variety data available for dissemination to the users of statistics

Major Surveys …. (contd) Average Exchange Rates South Sudan, March to December 2012 South Sudan Statistical Yearbook 2011 National Baseline Household Survey Report for South Sudan ◦ The information provided in this report is from National Baseline Household Survey (NBHS) conducted by Southern Sudan Centre for Census, Statistics and Evaluation (SSCCSE). After independence, SSCCSE has changed its name to the South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics. The NBS retain full ownership and responsibility for the information provided in this report and should be contacted directly for further information on the provided datasets.

Key Indicators for Southern Sudan Statistical Year Books Census 2008 Priority Results Reports, Newsletters and Bulletins Brochures and Bulletins National Bureau of Statistics’ Annual Reports

NBS Data Dissemination Techniques NBS website ◦ Contains:  All Public Statistical data  Every Detail Information about NBS Statistical Year book ◦ Published from ◦ Stack holders  Line Ministries  States  NGOs ATLAS ◦ Produces South Sudan’s maps. South Sudan Info ◦ Advanced DB used for Tracking Developmental activities. ◦ Recognized by UN tracking MDGs

NBS Data Dissemination Techniques(contd) South Sudan TV Radios in South Sudan Newspapers Flyers and Brouchers

Importance of the census in Sudan: What it is used for and why? In Sudan, the last successful national population census dates back more than twenty years. The Fifth Population Census of Sudan was the country's most ambitious and important statistical project ever. The preparation and execution of the census was a key requirement for the organization of the mid-term general elections, and its completion was a significant milestone in the implementation of the Statistical Information Strategy that is outlined in the Joint Assessment Mission Sudan. Until the census has been successfully completed, all survey-based statistics was provisional and subject to doubt due to the lack of any complete sample frame.

Future plan activities in NBS The National Bureau of statistics is developing National Strategy for Development of Statistics run from (NSDS)

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