31 January 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 1 Overview of Statistics Background and its Role in Planning Process Musanze, May 2012 January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 2 Outline 1. The importance of Statistics 2. Data Collection in Rwanda 3. Rules Governing Data Collection 4. Statistics and Planning process 5. Key statistics highlights 6. Challenges 7. Way Forward January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 3 1. The importance of Statistics Statistics is the science of learning from data or turning data into knowledge Statistics is one of the most relevant and vital challenges of the information age we live in. Official Statistics: Basis for evidence-based policy and decision making for Government and Private Sector Framework to monitor and evaluate GoR Programs January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 4 1. The importance of Statistics Reliable official statistics offer a framework for GoR accountability towards Rwandan citizens/taxpayers NISR and National Statistical System (NSS) at large have the mission to provide relevant, reliable, coherent, timely and accessible statistical information and services to various sectors of the society in a coordinated and sustainable manner. January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 5 2. Data Collection in Rwanda Data Producers: In Rwanda, many organs (GoR, NGO, Private Sector etc.) collect data and provide statistical information and services Two principal sources of data: surveys/censuses, administrative records HOW? WHO? January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 6 3. Rules Governing Data Collection The main objectives: Rwanda official statistics be in accordance with the UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, UN Handbook of Statistical Organisations and other international standards. Achieve consistency, comparability and efficiency of statistics produced January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 7 3. Rules Governing Data Collection The law establishes that NISR as overall coordinator (n 01/2005 of 14/02/2005) of the wide National Statistical System In this capacity NISR has Approve any National/Provincial survey/census Define concepts and classifications to be used Disseminate the official statistics 4. Planning process Planning is the process of selecting the best available alternative materials and actions to achieving specific goals in the future with available resources. January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 8 4. Planning process There is inter-relationship among policy-making, planning and implementation to the extent that it is difficult to distinguish where one ends and the other begins. Thus, planning is not only preparing a plan document, it is more important to ensure that the plan is implemented. January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 9 4. Planning process Planning is also a continuous activity as there is need for continuous monitoring and evaluation to ensure implementation of programmes and projects in achieving targets. January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 10 5. Role of statistics Statistics helps to: control and evaluate the internal and external efficiency of any system (education, health, agriculture, etc) ensure that the physical and financial resources invested in the system are not wasted but optimized in order to achieve better quality and efficiency in any system and that the results meet the wider needs of society. etc January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 11 5. Key Statistics highlights Average GDP growth 2006 2010: 8.4% January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 12 5. Key Statistics highlights % Net primary school attendance, EICV3: Overall 91.7%. January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 13 5. Key Statistics highlights % Net secondary school attendance, EICV3: Overall 20.9%. January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 14 5. Key Statistics highlights % with safe drinking water, EICV3: Overall 74.2%. January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 15 5. Key Statistics highlights % with electricity for lighting, EICV3: Overall 10.8%. January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 16 5. Key Statistics highlights Poverty: Target EDPRS-I in 2012 is 46% January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 17 5. Key Statistics highlights Poverty status by Province January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda /012005/62010/11% Reduction RWANDA58.9%56.7%44.9%11.8% Kigali City22.7%20.8%16.8%4.0% Eastern Province59.3%52.1%42.6%9.5% Northern Province64.2%60.5%42.8%17.7% Western Province62.3%60.4%48.4%12.0% Southern Province65.5%66.7%56.5%10.2% 5. Key Statistics highlights Poverty distribution by district (%). January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 19 6. Challenges Lack of baselines and efficient M&E systems Weak administrative data collection system Lack/Weaknesses of sector-wide statistical frameworks, issues on concepts, classifications and methods affect the data quality Limited capacity of producers and users of data Low engagement of district statisticians in administrative data collection Low submission level of statistical reports and datasets to NISR January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 20 7. Way forward Production of thematic reports and district profiles Harmonize M&E systems (administrative data collection tools) EDPRS-2 to be based on updated facts and figures Strengthening the administrative data collection system Development of classification manuals, statistical compedium (metadata, concepts, methods, etc) Building statistical capacity of central/local government Empowering district statisticians as coordinators of statistical activities at district level Improve the statistical data reporting system (online data dissemination platforms) January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 21 Thank you for your kind attention! January 31, 2016 National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda 22