Quality policy of the Office for National Statistics

Quality policy of the Office for National Statistics

Agencies for Strategic Planning and Reforms of the

Republic of Kazakhstan

1. Office for national statistics Agency for strategic planning and reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan (hereinafter - the Office) – the Republican state institution, as a Department of the Agency for strategic planning and reforms of the Republic of Kazakhstan: generates statistical methodology, conducts statistical activities in compliance with the principles of state statistics, as well as meets the needs of society, the state and the international community in the official statistics.

Professional independence in the implementation of statistical activities is regulated by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On State Statistics".

2. Mission-development and implementation of the state policy in the field of state statistics in order to maximize the satisfaction of users ' needs for high-quality official statistical information.
3. Statistical activities are aimed at continuous improvement of the quality of official statistical information and statistical processes.

4.In order to implement the development strategy and meet the needs of users, the Bureau produces timely, up-to-date and reliable official statistical information. This is achieved by studying the current and potential needs of users; applying modern information technologies; approving a scientifically based statistical methodology that is comparable to international standards and requirements; and attracting highly qualified and competent specialists.

5. The Management strives to ensure that all employees of the Bureau:

1) had the proper level of professional knowledge and experience, constantly improved professional competence and personal qualities;

2) be aware of the importance of meeting the established and expected requirements of users of official statistical information, as well as legislative and regulatory requirements;

3) were provided with the necessary resources for the high-quality performance of the work.

6. Respecting the legitimate rights of respondents (data providers), the Bureau ensures the confidentiality of the primary statistical data obtained and reduces the burden on respondents by improving statistical tools and using data from administrative sources. The Bureau uses the primary statistical data received from respondents solely for the purpose of producing official statistical information.
7. Aware of the importance and priority of increasing user confidence in official statistical information and the need to improve state statistics in accordance with the expectations of society and the state, the Bureau operates on the principles of state statistics, as well as national basic principles of quality assurance:

 

1) Management of the statistical system:

Development of proposals for the national statistical system;

Managing relationships with users of official statistical information and data providers;

Statistical standards Management.

2) Managing the institutional environment:

Ensuring professional independence;

Ensuring impartiality and objectivity;

Ensuring transparency;

Ensuring the confidentiality of primary statistical data and security;

Ensuring commitment to quality;

Ensuring the appropriate level of resources.

3) Statistical process management:

Ensuring the application of a science-based methodology;

Ensuring economic efficiency;

Ensuring the implementation of statistical processes;

Regulating the burden on respondents.

4) Statistical information management:

Ensuring relevance;

Ensuring accuracy and reliability;

Ensuring timeliness and punctuality;

Ensuring accessibility and clarity;

Ensuring consistency and comparability;

Metadata management.

8. The guidance of the Bureau provides improved performance of the quality management system and efficient use of resources.
9. The management of the Bureau assumes responsibility for the implementation of this Quality Policy, for ensuring that it is understood and supported by all employees of the Bureau.

Дата публикации

27 ноября 2021