International Initiatives International Household Survey Network and Accelerated Data Program Olivier Dupriez World Bank / IHSN Third Regional Forum on Statistical Capacity for the Arab States - Sana’a, April, 2007

International Household Survey Network and Accelerated Data Program Growing demand for survey data Surveys are a key source of indicators But various issues limit their use Relevance –Aligned to national or sponsors priorities ? –Optimal timing and sequencing ? –Too many, or not enough ? Reliability –Too complex or not enough expertise ?

International Household Survey Network and Accelerated Data Program Issues (cont.) Comparability –Over time, and across countries Accessibility –Legal, technical, political, psychological issues Usability –Poor documentation  risk of misuse Solutions must be found at international and at national level (IHSN / ADP)

International Household Survey Network and Accelerated Data Program International Household Survey Network (IHSN)  For better data collection –Coordination for better survey planning –Harmonization of recommendations  For better use of existing survey data –Tools and guidelines for better data documentation, dissemination, preservation (Microdata Management Toolkit). A partnership of international organizations

International Household Survey Network and Accelerated Data Program Microdata Management Toolkit Document data according to international XML standards and good practices Availability in Arabic: June 2007 Benefits: –Preserve institutional memory –Data quality control –Better documentation  lower risk of misuse –Easy dissemination (html, PDF output)

International Household Survey Network and Accelerated Data Program Microdata Management Toolkit A specialized metadata editor for data documentation and quality control Automatic generation of user friendly outputs

International Household Survey Network and Accelerated Data Program

International Household Survey Network and Accelerated Data Program Accelerated Data Program (ADP) Providing support to countries to : 1. Establish national microdata archive –Documentation, dissemination of existing data 2. Analyze and assess existing data –Analysis for selected key issues –Assess reliability, relevance, comparability 3. Collect new data –Support survey programs

International Household Survey Network and Accelerated Data Program Accelerated Data Program (ADP) Expected results More accessible and useful social statistics More reliable data National survey programs better aligned to priority needs Improved household survey capacity More efficient and better methods Compliance with international standards and best practices

International Household Survey Network and Accelerated Data Program Accelerated Data Program (ADP) A World Bank / PARIS21 program Customized to country needs Provides technical and financial support, training, equipment No lengthy application procedure (immediate decision) In pilot phase; countries selected based on expressed motivation and commitment