Madagascar-Statistical Capacity Building

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The development objective of Statistical Capacity Building Project for Madagascar is to strengthen the capacity of the National Statistics Institute (INSTAT) to produce quality statistics and to enhance its statistical dissemination practices. This project has three components. 1) The first component, Institutional Reform and Capacity Building, aims to support the modernization of the institutional framework and the development of human capital to help INSTAT fulfill its mandate. It has the following subcomponents: (i) is to support the modernization of the institutional framework and the development of human capital to help INSTAT fulfill its mandate; (ii) National Strategy for the Development of Statistics; (iii) The availability of timely and quality statistics requires appropriate technical setup to collect, process, and disseminate data; (iv) A skilled workforce is another key element for the development of high-quality statistics and for the sustainability of the project outcomes. 2) The second component, Data Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination, supports the closing of critical data gaps and the enhancement of data accessibility and dissemination practices. It has the following subcomponents: (i) Population and Housing Census; (ii) Household Poverty and Living Standards Survey; (iii) National Accounts and Consumer Price Indicators; and (iv) Data Analysis and Dissemination. 3) The third component, Project Management, will finance a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to manage all nontechnical aspects of the project’s activities.