1. Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. Preparing a quality census, Part 2 NSO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

2. 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?

3. 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

4. Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. BUDGET ENVIRONMENT Predictable budget process? Multi-year budget allocation? Release of funds process?

5. 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

6. Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. NATIONAL STATISTICAL ASSESSMENT Statistical performance satisfaction – High – Medium – Low

7. Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. BUILD DEMAND Increase interest in statistics Promote analysis Strengthen links with other data providers

8. Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. BE IN THE PUBLIC EYE Media Consciousness Regular Communications Good Media Relations

9. Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. MANAGEMENT Competence Experience Foresight Leadership Planning ability Motivation

10. Copyright 2010, The World Bank Group. All Rights Reserved. HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES Hiring Compensation Recognition and Promotion Training Incentives

11. 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