Strengthening national statistical capacities helps monitor the national developmental plans of the oPt. Credible, transparent and comprehensive statistics are key to the development of a democratic society. The availability of reliable data for planning and monitoring purposes is central for the State, the civil society, the legislative council, private sector, and academics. At the same time this data helps ensure accountability.

The project in brief

Directorate/federal office responsible	SDC
Credit area	Development cooperation
Project partners	Contract partner Foreign state institution Central State of South East
Budget	Current phase Swiss budget CHF    1’600’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    1’501’848
Project phases	Phase 9 01.01.2015 - 31.12.2017   (Completed) Phase 8 15.03.2012 - 31.12.2014   (Completed)

Further technical details

• Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	COMMUNICATIONS GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
  Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation	Information and communication technology (ICT) Public sector policy and administrative management
  Cross-cutting topics	Specific project on gender equality The project takes account of democratisation, good governance and human rights as cross-cutting themes. The project supports partner organisation improvements as a priority
  Type of support	Official development assistance (ODA)
  Type of collaboration	Bilateral cooperation
  Finance type	Aid grant
  Aid Type	Core contribution
  Tied/untied aid	Untied aid
  Project number	7F02781