Kazakhstan is systematically
implementing measures to strengthen the foundations of state statistics and
data management. Zhandos Shaimardanov, chairman of the Agency for Strategic
Planning and Reforms, reported to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the ongoing
work and current trends in the national and global economies. He also presented
proposals for further implementation of structural reforms. By the end of the
year, the agency plans to assess the quality of databases of nine state
agencies, Shaimardanov noted.
«With the support of members of
Parliament, legislative changes have empowered the Bureau of National
Statistics to assess the quality of data from administrative sources. These
institutional transformations will enable the extension of quality standards
and international methodologies to other government entities. By the end of 2024,
the agency will also adopt a three-year statistical work plan, which will
identify new sources of information. I believe that the initiated reforms in
statistics will reduce reporting by up to half while enhancing data quality and
trust in official statistics,» Shaimardanov said.
