Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. Preparing a quality census, Part 2 NSO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. STATISTICS ACT Is there one? Centralized/Decentralized? Does it promote a view of: – neutrality – independence? Does it have strong confidentiality protection? Does it facilitate collection?
Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. ACCOMMODATIONS Adequacy of accommodations? Staff in offices within close proximity? Adequacy of infrastructure: – Reliable electricity supply? – Electronic equipment? – Local Area Network? – Internet
Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. BUDGET ENVIRONMENT Predictable budget process? Multi-year budget allocation? Release of funds process?
Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. STAKEHOLDERS Weak or Strong Presence? – If strong: Ally for statistical quality growth Can plan for success – If weak: Needs to be developed A major impediment for success
Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. NATIONAL STATISTICAL ASSESSMENT Statistical performance satisfaction – High – Medium – Low
Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. BUILD DEMAND Increase interest in statistics Promote analysis Strengthen links with other data providers
Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. BE IN THE PUBLIC EYE Media Consciousness Regular Communications Good Media Relations
Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. MANAGEMENT Competence Experience Foresight Leadership Planning ability Motivation
Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES Hiring Compensation Recognition and Promotion Training Incentives
Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. PROFESSIONALISM Maintaining an interest in one’s work Maintaining skills Openness Cooperation Willingness to admit mistakes Willingness to admit that need help