This Thursday, the National Institute of Statistics and Census (index) officially madeA new regulatory framework for the planning, production and dissemination of official statistics In Argentina, 6 year plan We aim to modernize the data generation system.
Change within the organization Resolution 130/2025published in the Official Gazette under the signature of the owner. Marco van Lavagnawhich aims to guarantee standards of quality, transparency and confidentiality, in accordance with the fundamental principles of official statistics of the United Nations.
In a wide-ranging statement released this Thursday, among other things: Multi-year statistical planningthe scheme that determines the strategy that the national statistical system will implement over the next six years, defining priorities, operations and collection methods that meet the needs of users.
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As stated in the document, INDEC will be “responsible for the development of official statistical programs aimed at meeting user demands” and INDEC member organizations may participate in this process. National Statistical System (SEN).
The plan in question is Establish activities and tasks What can be gained from producing and distributing statistics? Periodicity of operations Officials will explain the work carried out by INDEC, along with its alignment with international good practices, and detail the collection methods and variables in each case.
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The aforementioned plan should also include: List of administrative records and datasets The information available to INDEC specifies the source of the information and the statistical operations that use that information. Additionally, you must provide the following information: Main continuing activities and compliance with international recommendations on this issue.
Requested documents must be submitted to: Executive and ministerial authorities Also, during its validity period, that information must be shared with authorities. legislation It can then be disseminated at regular update meetings with representatives of organizations and institutions, whether they are members of SEN or not.
The decision by this organization stems from the need to “bring greater clarity to the scope of the regulatory framework applicable to INDECs”. “Ensuring minimum quality standards in line with the fundamental principles of official statistics of the United Nations (…)”.
As indicated in the document shared in the Official Gazette, INDEC will act in accordance with the following: Basic principles of official United Nations statisticsThis shows that official statistics are an essential element within the information system of a democratic society.
“Index” Make decisions with independence and intellectual integrity and according to strictly professional considerations“This includes scientific principles, professional ethics, methods and procedures,” and detailed the actions taken by government agencies to maintain confidence in official statistics.
As for international relationsINDEC “actively promotes participation in cases of international cooperation and coordination in statistical issues” in order to “strengthen institutional capacity and incorporate good practice, methodological standards and internationally validated conceptual frameworks”.
Above all, the body also Promote collaboration with international organizations We aim to expand globally and will actively participate. regional forum It will propose a permanent technical coordination mechanism and a monitoring report on envisaged international commitments.
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