1. ADB Statistical Support to the SADC Region
Michel MOUYELO-KATOULA
ICP-Africa Regional Coordinator

2. Capacity Building Initiatives
RRSF Implementation & Monitoring
NSDS – Implementation at country’s own pace
Strategies RRSF & NSDS
Africa’s Economic Convergence
Harmonization of National Accounts
Harmonization of price statistics
ICP – CPI Synergy
Permanent price survey activities
All main uses of GDP

3. Capacity Building Initiatives
MDG monitoring & statistical literacy
Sub-regional workshops
Assistance in finalisation of Country Implementation Plan
All countries (Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, etc.)
Population censuses
Ad hoc provision of consultancy services
Timely publication of results
Social statistics
Integrated systems (vital statistics, health, education, etc.)

4. The Way Forward A Statistical Unit at SADC Secretariat
Vision, Functions, Resources
RRSF - Need for a sub-regional strategy
Plan of actions – to bridge RRSF & NSDSs
Mainstreaming Statistics
CSP, PRSP
Mapping development projects into statistical systems
Funding
$ 60 M or + beyond 07

5. Thank You