Principles Governing International Statistical Activities

Impact of the update of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics

22nd Session of CCSA, 4-6 September 2013Presentation by UNSD

“CCSA Principles”

• 2003: idea of “Fundamental Principles for international organizations” is born

• 2003 – 2005: Extensive drafting and consulting process

• September 2005: CCSA endorses “Principles Governing International Statistical Activities”

• Fall 2005: individual endorsements (25/39 CCSA members)

Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics

• UNSC 2011: no changes in actual FP but new preamble and re-enforcement of the Principles

• UNSC 2013: new preamble

• 24 July 2013: ECOSOC endorsement• October 2013: GA endorsement ?

• Remaining tasks of the FOC Group

Points for discussion

• FP: no change in principles, but focus on implementation

• A similar approach for the Principles Governing International Statistical Activities?