National Statistics and Information Strategy 2025–2030 Launched
Muscat, 22 Oct (ONA) — The
National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) today launched the “National
Statistics and Information Strategy 2025-2030” during a workshop that was attended
by more than 100 representatives of government departments.
The workshop sought to raise
awareness about the National Statistics and Information Strategy 2025-2030
(NSIS 2025-2030) and elaborate about its envisaged performance indicators. It was organized in
pursuance of national efforts to unify statistical and information procedures and
enhance coordination among government units to ensure the integration of data
and information towards meeting the priority goals of Oman Vision 2040.
Dr. Khalifa Abdullah Al Barwani,
Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Statistics and Information
(NCSI), said in a speech that the NSIS 2025-2030 constitutes a
comprehensive national framework for developing the system of statistics and
information in the Sultanate of Oman.
Al Barwani pointed out that current
stage focuses on fostering a data-driven work culture in government units.
Speaking about the objectives of the
strategy, Al Barwani said that the NSIS 2025-2030 seeks to enhance knowledge to support decision-making, augment the productive capacity of statistical and
information work, build national capabilities and optimize the use of advanced
technologies in statistical domains in the future.
In addition to presentations and
interactive discussions about the strategy’s themes and objectives, the workshop
explored successful national experiences in developing systems of statistics
and information worldwide with the prime aim of devising an efficient mechanism
for monitoring the implementation of the NSIS 2025-2030 and its performance
indicators.
The launch of the NSIS 2025-2030 introduces
a practical stage where government departments would be able to adopt integrated
institutional practices that keep pace with the transition towards data-driven
management and contribute to the realization of the goals of Oman Vision 2040.
— Ends/Bishara
