Statistics in the Eastern Caribbean
Every decision or prediction we make is based on the data we have available and how we analyse it. Statistics in the Eastern Caribbean Region are critical in predicting trends, and patterns and giving insight into the Countries of the Eastern Caribbean Region as a combined collective or comparative basis for each island. Statistics are crucial for planning, governing, and developing societies, people, institutions and businesses and thus are indispensable to a progressive democracy. Statistics provide the information needed for evidenced-influenced policy and programmes; for citizens to form opinions and hold governments accountable for their policies; for businesses to make sound expansion and development decisions; and for researchers to analyse all aspects of society.
Objectives
Evidence constitutes data, official statistics, research and evaluation, among other factual and objective products. A development agenda depends on a policy process that helps planners make better-informed decisions by putting the best available evidence at the centre of the policy process. Thus, the fundamental role of official statistics
In the context of the OECS Economic Union, the availability of and access to high-quality comparable and actionable official statistics are imperative to inform, monitor and evaluate progress toward the attainment of full integration; and for realising our growth and development agenda
The Statistical Services Unit leads three broad programmes for statistical development in the OECS:OECS Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics (ORSDS) 2017 to 2030.
Projects
Over the years, the OECS has been supporting or leading multiple programmes designed to respond to the challenges and opportunities of statistics in the Eastern Caribbean. The following programmes have been implemented or are currently being implemented by the OECS Commission:
The Statistical Services Unit leads three broad programmes for statistical development in the OECS:
1 - OECS Regional Strategy For The Development Of Statistics (ORSDS) 2017 To 2030
ORSDS is a 13-year forward-thinking plan that will be rolled out to design, strengthen and sustain the statistical infrastructure in each Member State and at the Commission. This plan will be partially resourced and financed by our development partners
2 - Integrating Statistics And GIS And Geospatial Data
ORSDS is a 13-year forward-thinking plan that will be rolled out to design, strengthen and sustain the statistical infrastructure in each Member State and at the Commission. This plan will be partially resourced and financed by our development partners
3 - Enhanced Country Poverty Assessment Project (ECPA) 2016 To 2021
ORSDS is a 13-year forward-thinking plan that will be rolled out to design, strengthen and sustain the statistical infrastructure in each Member State and at the Commission. This plan will be partially resourced and financed by our development partners
4 - Population and Housing Census Toolkit
ORSDS is a 13-year forward-thinking plan that will be rolled out to design, strengthen and sustain the statistical infrastructure in each Member State and at the Commission. This plan will be partially resourced and financed by our development partners
5 - Stats In Focus
ORSDS is a 13-year forward-thinking plan that will be rolled out to design, strengthen and sustain the statistical infrastructure in each Member State and at the Commission. This plan will be partially resourced and financed by our development partners
Resources
Access more resources on Resources on Statistics In the Eastern Caribbean via the OECS Library.
Contacts
Dr. Gale Archebald
Head of Statistics, Statistical Services Unit
Tel: +1 (758) 455-6346
Statistics Portal In The Eastern Caribbean
