Kazakhstan Participates in 21st Meeting of OECD Committee on Statistics and Statistical Policy

Paris, June 17, 2024 – Head of the Bureau of National Statistics Maksat Turlubayev attends the 21^st meeting of the OECD Committee on Statistics and Statistical Policy.

The meeting discussed issues of improving the model of statistical estimates and data collection, eliminating information gaps, using artificial intelligence tools and other aspects.

In his statement, Maksat Turlubayev briefed the Committee on some key measures undertaken in Kazakhstan to ehnance the national statistical system, introduce amendments to the legislation on the active use of administrative and alternative data aimed at ensuring the quality, accessibility and relevance of data.

On the event margins, with the support of the Permanent Delegation of Kazakhstan to International Organizations in Paris, Maksat Turlubayev met with OECD Chief Statistician and Director of Statistics and Data Paul Schreyer. The parties discussed issues of Kazakhstan’s collaboration with the Organization, studying the best practices of the OECD Member States, continuation of the review of the national statistical system of Kazakhstan, as well as further steps to prepare for adherence to the OECD’s important legal instrument – the Recommendation of the Council on Good Statistical Practice.

In addition, during the meeting, an exchange of views and experiences took place with representatives of Member States and partners of the OECD and international organizations.

Kazakhstan’s Bureau of National Statistics intends to continue its comprehensive cooperation with the OECD’s Secretariat and the Member States seeking further enhancement of statistical policy and practices.

The Recommendation on Good Statistical Practice is the OECD’s first legal instrument concerning statistics and represents a detailed blueprint for a sound and credible national statistical system. It reflects the fact that the quality of statistics is fundamental for the quality of evidence-based analytical work of the Organization and for the quality of statistical publications and databases produced by the OECD. The Recommendation also provides a benchmark against which the national statistical system of countries can be assessed, and constitutes a tool for self-assessment of non-Members which can facilitate needed improvements in their national statistical system.