Key Messages to DCC from Statistics WG

Terms of Reference for DCC Statistical Systems working group

  1.  Objectives

The overall aim of the WG on Statistical Systems (SS) is to ensure greater aid effectiveness in support of the implementation of the Reforms in the National Statistical System of Tajikistan and to support policies and strategies aimed at the development of effective national monitoring and evaluation systems in line with the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics up to 2030.

As part of the DCC, the WG will achieve this objective through information sharing, coordination and policy dialogues with the Government of Tajikistan. More specifically its objectives will be:

  1. To further strengthen the policy dialogue with the Government on a broad range of issues related to sustainable management of the national statistical system and relevant issues with special emphasis on the implementation of the M&E efforts of the Government of Tajikistan, including:
    • ensuring clear understanding, by DCC WG members, of government reform programs related to the National Statistical System and state financing of various statistical activities implemented by the Agency for Statistics and other line ministries, committees, and agencies
  1. To strengthen information sharing and exchanges among donors/development partners regarding the ongoing and planned projects and programs related to Statistical capacity-building and:
    • Promote consensus on key issues relating to aid based on experiences and lessons learned;
    • Serve as a forum for sharing reports, papers and other information;
    • Serve as a forum for promoting and building sector-wide approaches; and
    • Provide an enabling environment for joint efforts and activities, especially in the statistical sector reform implementation processes.
    • Ensure systematic linkages with related donor working groups.
  1.  Membership and Partnership World Bank and UNFPA will lead the working group, and will facilitate the work of the group.  Consultants, Implementing Agencies, project advisors/specialists, private sector and/or NGOs/civil society may also be invited to attend WG meetings. The membership could be revised through decision of the group.
  2.  Frequency of Meetings

The WG will normally meet on a quarterly basis. Considering speedy reform process in the statistical sector and the need for key development partners to agree on principles issues related to further enhancing the national statistical system in Tajikistan, the Group may have more frequent meetings, if deemed necessary. The co-chairs will also be responsible for developing draft agendas and maintaining and sharing simple minutes of the meetings.

  1.  Secretariat

Secretarial support for the WG will be provided by Project Implementation Group within the Agency for Statistics.