Statistical performance indicators and index-a new tool to measure country statistical capacity.

ABSTRACT: Strong statistical capacity is a prerequisite for producing reliable statistics that helps monitor a country's governance and economic performance. This is particularly relevant for a large number of poorer countries, which have weaker statistical capacity but have to rely more on these statistics for various objectives such as monitoring poverty reduction or reporting to international donors. We present the Statistical Performance Indicators and Index (SPI) as the World Bank's new official tool to measure country statistical capacity. The SPI is conceptually motivated, builds on a mathematical foundation, and significantly expands the number of indicators and the number of covered countries compared to its predecessor. The new index has a strong correlation with other common development i

SUBMITTER: Dang HH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10025805 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature