CG-Statistics Capacity Building Project

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The objectives of the Statistics Capacity Building Project for the Republic of Congo are to: (a) strengthen the National Statistical System (NSS) in the production and dissemination of timely and robust statistics relevant for policies and decision making; and (b) promote the demand for statistical information. The project comprises three components. The first component, Institutional Development: Human Resources, Organizational Structure and Infrastructure, will implement a program of activities designed to improve the organizational structure of the NSS, carry out a program of activities to strengthen the capacity of the NSS to attract and retain qualified staff, and upgrade the NSS statistical information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and data management systems. The second component, Data Production, Dissemination and Use of Statistics, will implement a program of activities designed to improve the quality of statistics produced by NSS, to support the development of new statistical products and services and the dissemination and use of statistical information. Lastly, the third component, Project Management, will support activities to strengthen the capacity of the Project Coordination Unit for the day to day coordination, implementation and management (including, fiduciary aspects, monitoring and evaluation, carrying out of audits and reporting) of project activities and results, the provision of technical advisory services, non-consulting services, training, operating costs and the acquisition of relevant goods.