1. PARIS21 Strategic Planning Processes PARIS21 Role October 2002

2. 2 GOALS of PARIS21 l Increased political (financial) support for statistics l Integrate with poverty reduction strategies l Promote statistical development strategies Better dialogue with users and partners l Apply Partnership Principles UN Guidelines for TC

3. 3 Strategic Plans A -Task Team Outputs A - Task Team Outputs Good practice, Co-ordination & methodologies ※※※※ B -Workshops - Start the Process B - Workshops - Start the Process Dialogue, gaining support

4. 4 PARIS21 VISION The International Community Developing Countries Improved national statistical systems International data National data Donor projects Budget finance Country-owned statistical development plans PARIS21 Goals, principles Modalities = Influence =Direct Action Modalities - How?

5. 5 Culture Matters PART OF MODALITIES Not an obvious processNot an obvious process Often no history of planning, crisis management, future blindness.Often no history of planning, crisis management, future blindness. Culture can be obstacle.Culture can be obstacle. Hierarchy important - decisions from the top down.Hierarchy important - decisions from the top down. Government processes be observedGovernment processes be observed

6. 6 Typical PARIS21Process l Regional Workshop - initiates plans. l Country initiates follow-up: Self administeredSelf administered Donor supportedDonor supported PARIS21 supportedPARIS21 supported l Plans Developed and Implemented: PARIS21 ConsultantPARIS21 Consultant Donor supportedDonor supported Skill sharing & partnership more commonSkill sharing & partnership more common

7. 7 Regional Workshops l Highlight Country Problems. l Offer inspiration with Good Practice. l Match Donor Support with Country Needs. l Initiate the Planning Process jointly with key stakeholders. l But regional events have limited effect

8. 8 National Agenda Influencing l Challenge is to interest the top decision makers in promoting statistics. l Influence has to reach the top. l Not a technical issue! l Use peer pressure. l Use local professional facilitators. l Persuasion by neighbouring states. l Examples of good practice.

9. 9 Initial Processes l Political support to change is needed. l Early analysis of current problems & issues. l Seek stakeholders support. l Develop multidisciplinary committee at highest possible level. l Intensive lobbying & gain support from stakeholders (use expert). l Participatory activities/workshops effective.

10. 10 National Follow-up l Agree outline and process with stakeholders. l Rapid action required after. l Develop outline plans in collaboration with stakeholders. l Continually consult stakeholders. l Outside assistance probably necessary. l Technical and process support needed

11. 11 Necessary Conditions l PRSP and/or Strong statistical leadership. l A reason to change the status quo. l High level support in government. l Legal mandate. l Processes to maintain high level support needed. l PARIS21 to promote guidance and training of expertise.