1. Making partner support more effective and efficient Sixth meeting of the Forum on African Statistical Development (FASDEV-VI) Valerie Bizier, Program manager International Cooperation Division, Statistics Canada

2. Canada’s priorities and involvement in the Statistical Development Agenda Support PARIS 21 initiatives Contribute to the Post-2015 Agenda Participate in UNECE/ECLAC/OECD/CES debates and initiatives Implement the UN fundamental principles for official statistics Civil registration and vital statistics 08/12/20142Statistics Canada Statistique Canada

3. Canada’s priorities and involvement in the Statistical Development Agenda for Africa Contribute to country-specific statistical funds (Tanzania and Mozambique) International statistical fellowship program Member of AFRISTAT’s Scientific Council Study Visits including some supporting Statistics for Results Facility 08/12/20143Statistics Canada Statistique Canada

4. Experience with the application of Paris declaration principles Ownership -Importance of NSDS is generally accepted but planning and implementation could be strengthened -Leadership is essential 08/12/20144Statistics Canada Statistique Canada

5. Experience with the application of Paris declaration principles (cont.) Alignment Various demands, not always planned or a national priority from regional and international organizations increase burden NSOs’ capacities not always considered NSOs need to consult donors/non-local data users during the planning process and donors need to formally commit then Develop cost-accounting systems and build an infrastructure for cost-recovery projects Standardize processes, invest in generic tools and build a mobile workforce Be more realistic and consider the extent to which a universal set of development goals might or might not be applicable or measurable 08/12/20145Statistics Canada Statistique Canada

6. Experience with the application of Paris declaration principles (cont.) Harmonization There’s a need for greater coordination among donors to harmonize best practices and tools NSOs also have a role to play Managing for results Some results are difficult to measure especially when it comes to governance Mutual accountability Formal program evaluations and honest beneficiaries’ feedbacks are important Results must be shared 08/12/20146Statistics Canada Statistique Canada

7. Fostering South-south cooperation It is essential to ensure sustainability and to respond to regional specificities AFRISTAT model ISFP seminars, upcoming symposium and compendium 08/12/20147Statistics Canada Statistique Canada

8. THANK YOU – MERCI 08/12/20148Statistics Canada Statistique Canada Valérie Bizier Program manager International cooperation division Statistics Canada Valerie.Bizier@statcan.gc.ca