Development of The National Statistical System Project

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This credit is a follow on Adaptable Program Lending under the global STATCAP APL program. The objective of the Project is to establish a sustainable national statistical system to provide reliable, timely and accurate data in accordance with international standards through: (a) strengthening the capacity of the relevant statistical agencies through training and adoption of new information and communication technology; (b) carrying out legal and institutional reforms that promote statistical data development; (c) establishing linkages among statistical data producers; (d) promoting statistical information sharing among data producers and users to strengthen the quality of decision making; and (e) developing a data access and dissemination strategy in conformity with relevant legislation and international good practice. The project consists of six components: 1. Organizational Development. This component will ensure that institutional capacity supports the formulation, coordination, and implementation of appropriate statistical policies and programs geared to the needs of the Kenyan economy. 2. Human Resource Development. This component will support training and education to strengthen professional skills of producers, suppliers and users of data. 3. Development of Statistical Infrastructure. This component will provide the necessary infrastructure including computer processing equipment (hardware) and software for strengthening data collection, processing and analysis. 4. Data Development. This component will finance the adaptation by the main statistical agencies of internationally accepted standards and methodologies in data collection, compilation and validation. 5. Physical Infrastructure and Equipment. This component will provide computers and networking equipment, transport equipment, survey equipment and accessories, and office furniture and supplies for CBS and line ministries. 6. Project Management. This component will finance project management and monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the project.