Project Info
Project Code
0809H
Tranche
T06
Tranche Type
Residual
Status
Closed
Title
Strengthening statistical capacity in support of progress towards the internationally agreed development goals in the countries of the Southern Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Entities
Implementing Entity (Lead)
DESA
Collaborating DA Entities
ESCAP
Financial and Evaluation Info
Total Budget
$683,900.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No
Countries and Regions
Areas of Work
Thematic Clusters
Statistics
Objective and Expected Outcomes
Objective
To strengthen the capacity of countries and relevant regional institutions in the SAARC region for the production and analysis, on a regular basis, of benchmark statistics required for national development planning and for monitoring progress towards the internationally agreed development goals
Expected Outcome 1
Improved organization of statistical systems and user-producer relationships, resulting in quality, timely and relevant data on internationally agreed development goals
Expected Outcome 2
Increased adoption of international statistical methods and standards for knowledge management in relation to the measurement of progress towards the internationally agreed development goals