1 “Third Group Training Course In Application of Information and Communication Technology to Production and Dissemination of Official statistics” 10 May.

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“Third Group Training Course In Application of Information and Communication Technology to

Production and Dissemination of Official statistics”

10 May – 11 July 2007

Course Orientation

M Q HasanCourse Convener /Lecturer UNSIAP

Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific

A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Overview

• Learning Objectives

• Knowing each other

• Curriculum details: course components

• Training techniques

• Project work /action Plan

• Assessments

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A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Learning Objectives

• Have good understanding of selected ICT technologies.

• Understand principles, practices and techniques of electronic data processing, data management and data dissemination.

• Understand how to plan, organize and carry such activities.

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Learning Objectives ……contd.

• Learn training skills and technologies available for such trainings.

• Understand the concepts of data base management.

• Gain hands on experience with some software tools.

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Learning Objectives …...contd.

• Acquire knowledge on the OS and ICT in MDG.

- Carry out project implementation -

- Presentation of project outputs -

- Development of action plan -

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Learning Objectives …...contd.

• Share professional experiences.

• Create informal networks.

• Adaptation in multicultural environment.

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A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Knowing each other

Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific

A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Curriculum Overview

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Total Number of sessions

177

Lectures, etc151

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Curriculum Details : Lectures, etc

Applicable Technologies for Statistical Processes - 76

Basics & Consequences of Using ICT in a NSO - 14

Special lecturers and Japan - 10

Management and Marketing - 26

PROJECT-

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Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific

A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Curriculum Details - Others

Session with Director

Field Study Trip Group Visit

Evaluation Meeting

Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific

A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Training Techniques

• Lectures

• Demonstrations

• Practical exercises

• Case studies

• Small group activity/discussion

• Self study / Internet

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A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Training Techniques …… contd.

• Field study trip

• Group visit

• Project work

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A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Training Personnel

• SIAP faculty members

• Members of other international organizations

• Members of Japanese organizations

• Members of non- Japanese national organizations

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A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Presentation techniques, Project Work & Action Plan

• Presentation of country statistical system & development.

• Presentation of project work.

• Presentation of action plan on return.

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A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Assessments

• Participants:– Formal : carry weights

• Diagnostic tests

• Country presentation

• Evaluation of project work

– Informal : no weights• General impression while in Japan

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A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Assessments …… contd.

• SIAP faculty members:– Regular evaluation forms

• TIC/JICA/SIAP: – Course evaluation

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A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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Know …....

• Know what you can know

• Know what you DON’T Know

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Finally …

• What you see here …

• What you hear here …

• What you learn here …

DON’T leave them HERE

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A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

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IMPORTANT

If you’re getting lost:

… Ask for Help

…You will not be Alone!

Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific

A subsidiary body of the United NationsEconomic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific