Transforming Statistics system to efficiently support Sustainable Development

Legislative Reinforcement: In congruence with our Economic Modernization Vision, the Kingdom will endeavor to bolster its legislative infrastructure, specifically directing efforts towards: a) Revisiting and updating the existing statistics law to better encapsulate modern exigencies. Amending the Law will help create and maintain a more robust legal basis for statistical activities, confirming the position and important role of statistics and increasing the effect and effectiveness of national management of the statistics system. b) Reforming the Department of Statistics: Transform the Department of Statistics to become an interactive national statistics center to collect, analyses, and disseminate data, by 2026): By 2026, the Department of Statistics (Dos) will evolve into an advanced interactive national statistics hub, dedicated to the proficient collection, sophisticated analysis, and broad dissemination of data. c) Embracing contemporary digital tools and methodologies, this transformation will revolutionize the manner in which the DoS interfaces with its diverse user base. This visionary shift underscores our government's dedication to unlocking data's intrinsic value, empowering us to enhance public service delivery and base our strategic decisions on empirical evidence. In this endeavor, a holistic government approach is paramount, spotlighting the DoS as the nexus in our data ecosystem. 5 d) Launch a process to develop, review, and amend the statistics related legislations of ministries and members of the national statistical system. Amendments will serve and support the overall statistics system. Legislation and instructions that govern the work of some government agencies that have important data in their administrative records prevent them from providing detailed data to the Department of Statistics, noting that according to international practices, sharing such types of data is normal by finding a way to avoid their conflict with rules and regulations. 2. Revitalizing National Accounts Frameworks: Acknowledging the dynamic nature of our economy, the Kingdom is resolute in its commitment to recalibrating its national accounts frameworks, aiming for a more encompassing representation of its economic vectors and more enlightened policy direction. In essence, a strengthened and modernized national accounts framework doesn't just improve the way we measure our economic activity. It also enhances the overall data ecosystem, facilitating better integration, analysis, and utilization of administrative data, thus supporting evidence-based policy-making and strategic planning. by making sure that: a) Definitions and classifications used in different fields of statistics are consistent. b) The methodological demands of national accounts require statistics to be developed in response to the need for estimating other indicators. c) An accounting framework is in place and ensuring numerical consistency of data from different sources (statistical and administrative); thus, errors in the statistical indicator calculations can be detected. d) Optimizing and strengthening Administrative Data Utilization: Jordan recognizes the invaluable potential of administrative data records in supplementing data accuracy and enhancing time-efficiency. This is to harness these records, reducing the dependence on traditional surveys, and broadening the spectrum of our data insights. e) Promoting Open Data Initiatives: In alignment with the Modernization Vision, Jordan solemnly pledges to institute a transparent open data paradigm, aiming to catalyze innovation, nurture public-private synergies, and act as a beacon for economic opportunities. 3. Augmenting Capacity and Expertise and Fostering Public data awareness: Drawing the connective threads between data and national progression, Jordan envisages comprehensive public engagement initiatives, underscoring the integral role of data in shaping our national aspirations, through strengthen dialogue between data producers and data users. The acting role of the DoS as a mediator, between the national statistics system (different data producers) and the data users, with the aim to encourage the consumption of official statistics in Jordan enhance informed public debate around the 6 various development topics. Especially, by producing infographics or easily digestible statistical products on the latest available data that communicates statistical findings to audiences with less technical backgrounds. This is a way in which they can interact with users, get feedback, and help the data users create additional value from the data and use it as factual evidence to bridge gaps even in highly polarized debates. Another important approach is to enhance dialogue between users and producers of statistics as there is a need to activate dialogue between users and producers of statistics. Strengthening data systems also requires introducing new capacity building programs for data professionals at the Department of Statistics and different line ministries and public institutions. 4. Continuous Monitoring of SDGs Progress Through Continuous Update of SDGs Indicators on Jordan Development Portal. Jordan, commits to the continuous monitoring and enhancement of SDG indicators through the Jordan Development Portal (JDP). This will be paired with our resolute decision to issue a Voluntary National Review (VNR), ensuring transparency, accountability, and precision in our progressive endeavors. This dual approach not only streamlines our strategic planning and resource allocation but also manifests our unwavering dedication to the ethos of SDG 17 — building robust partnerships, leveraging data, and fostering innovation to chart an informed, sustainable pathway forward for all Jordanians.