Development of Statistics: Workshop for statistical users and providers

A workshop on Enhancing Linkages between statistics users and providers was held at the Ministry of Planning and Finance on Wednesday.

Deputy Prime Minister Union Minister U Win Shein attended the workshop and delivered a speech, emphasizing the vital role of the Central Statistical Organization in providing essential data for the macroeconomy, including consumer price rates, inflation rates, trade statistics, birth and mortality statistics, as well as administrative data and survey reports.

He underscored that the promotion of interrelation between users and providers of statistics is a key component of the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics.

To better cater to the needs of statistics users, the User Engagement Strategy was drafted in 2019 with the technical support of the UN Statistic Division and International Development Partners.

In an effort to provide improved services, an online survey was conducted in September 2023, aimed at enhancing our understanding of the needs of statistical users and the development of statistics.

The workshop featured discussions on various topics, including "Promoting Statistical Literacy for All," "Improving Statistics User-Provider Relations," "Dissemination of Official Statistics," and "Statistics User Participation and Stakeholder Engagement."