1. ECE-ESCAP-SPECA/PWG-Statistics/2006/10 ECE-CES-GE57/2006/10 SIAP: Statistical Capacity Building SPECA Project Working Group on Statistics Paris, 16 June 2006

2. Introduction • The Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific was established in 1970 as a centre for statistical training for the developing countries in Asia and the Pacific region. • The status of SIAP is a subsidiary body of Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP).

3. Mission To improve the national capability in official statistics for the developing countries of the ESCAP region through practically oriented training for economic and social development planning.

4. Organization • SIAP has a Governing Council (GC) • GC meets once a year to provide advice and guidance to the institute. • Members of GC: • representatives of Japan, the host country, • 8 representatives of member and associate members of ESCAP elected by the Commission once every five years. GC members (2005 – 2010): China, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Malaysia, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, and Thailand.

5. Financial Resources • The financial resources of SIAP are principally derived from the contributions of the Government of Japan, the host government, and cash contributions from members and associate members of ESCAP. • In addition to cash contributions the Government of Japan provides administrative and infrastructure support . • The Government of Japan sponsors fellowships for the TMA-based training courses.

6. Economic Statistics Knowledge base for development policy Social Statistics MDGs etc. Objectives of SIAP SIAP training SIAP Staff, budget, equipment, facilities etc. input

7. Objectives of SIAP * NSS – National Statistical System

8. Levels of Participation

9. Key Strategies Addressing diverse capability-building needs Addressing statistical challenges of ESCAP themes & monitoring progress in achieving MDGs Tokyo Metropolitan Area Courses (TMA) Regional/ Subregional Courses Country Courses Research- based Program Workshops/ Seminars Training Programs and Training Related Activities

11. Target group: Statisticians who have been working for 3-5 years in national statistical organizations

12. Target group: Statisticians and programmers in statistical organizations

15. Increasing focus

16. Regional/Subregional Courses: Topics • Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics and Statistical Quality • Statistics for MDG Indicators • System of National Accounts • Sampling • Prices and International Comparison Programme • Disability

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