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Addressing the discrepancies between national and international data:
A strategy to improve the statistical credibility of the HDR
[DRAFT]

Human Development Report Office
November 2003

Summary

This paper addresses the issue of data discrepancies between national and
international series and its implications for statistical credibility of the HDR. It
considers key factors relating to both the data production and dissemination
processes, and the HDRO’s unique role/position in each. It argues that, building
upon the political incentives of governments, the increasing demand for better
data for policy making, and the role of UNDP Country Offices, the HDRO can
contribute to the reduction of data discrepancies and improve its own statistical
credibility. To achieve these objectives, the HDRO should focus on (1)
developing systematic procedures to facilitate the coordination between national
and international data agencies, and (2)......

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Approximate Pages: 12 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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