On October 30 of this year, in order to ensure the fulfillment of the tasks defined by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated June 2, 2020 No. UP-6003 “On improving the positions of the Republic of Uzbekistan in international rankings and indices, as well as the introduction of a new mechanism for systematic work with them in state bodies and organizations”, the State Statistics Committee organized a webinar for responsible employees of territorial statistical offices on the topic “Statistical Capacity Index”.
At this webinar, the head of the Department of International Cooperation and Information Exchange O. Mamadaliev made a presentation.
The report provides an explanation of the methodology for calculating the World Bank's Statistical Capacity Index.
In particular, detailed information was provided that the study and assessment of the statistical potential of countries has been carried out since 2004, the compilation of a rating based on 25 indicators in 3 main areas, the achievements of more than 140 countries in this area and the results of ongoing reforms to develop the National Statistical System.
After that, the webinar participants got acquainted with the results of the World Bank ranking at the end of 2020. It was especially noted that as a result of the work done in the Republic of Uzbekistan over the past 4 years, at the end of 2020, our country, gaining 67.8 points out of 100 possible, took the 61st place in the rating, as a result of which, compared to the 2016 report, it increased by 62 positions, and compared to the 2019 report by 16 positions.
Questions and answers were held with the responsible employees of territorial statistical offices, and detailed explanations were given on all issues of interest to them.
At the end of the event, it was noted that such meetings will serve as an important foundation for the joint solution of issues arising in the course of activities, the search for solutions to problems, and ultimately, the achievement of high levels.
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