For this Global Network Webinar we were excited to welcome Gabriel Gamez and Clarence Lio from the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) who presented on the Handbook on Management and Organization of National Statistical Systems - its features and how to keep it relevant.
The Handbook on Management and Organization of National Statistical Systems, the 4th edition of a series of publications on the management of statistical organizations, was endorsed by the 52nd session of the United Nations Statistical Commission in March 2021 as a non-prescriptive compendium targeting chief statisticians, senior managers, and staff members of statistical organizations. The Handbook provides guidance on developing and maintaining national statistical capacity that is fit for purpose and apprises critical issues and topics, including integrating innovative data sources and technologies in the production of statistics and indicators. To remain relevant in a rapidly changing data ecosystem, the Handbook has been designed as a "living document" to be regularly updated and revised under the guidance of an Advisory Group composed of national and international chief and senior statisticians.
Gabriel Gamez presented the genesis of the Handbook, its structure and content, while Clarence Lio provided a short demo of the mobile-device compatible format and the printer-friendly version, both available on the UNSD website. The webinar also reflected on the mechanisms to keep the compendium fit for purpose and concluded with proposals for alterations and revisions submitted to the upcoming UN Statistical Commission.
The Global Network of Data Officers and Statisticians aims to improve coordination and collaboration among peers and organizations, to connect existing but not necessarily well-connected networks and initiatives, and to provide and share information on capacity building efforts globally. In the framework of the Global Network UNSD organizes a series of webinars. For more information visit our Global Network Information Pages at [ Ссылка ] .
