评估伯利兹数据驱动决策的统计需求

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The Statistical Needs Assessment (SNA) indicates that Belize has made significant progress in developing its statistical infrastructure, with an overall Statistical Performance Indicator (SPI) score of 65.1 in 2023, up from 47.7 in 2016, representing a 36.58% increase [12][14] - Key priorities for improvement include the development of the National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS), integration of administrative data, and addressing resource constraints to enhance the capacity of the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) [10][31] Summary by Sections National Context - Belize's NSS performance is benchmarked using the World Bank's SPI, which evaluates data use, services, products, sources, and infrastructure [11] - The SPI score of 65.1 indicates substantial progress, nearing the average of other countries in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, but still below upper middle-income countries [12] Findings - The SNA reveals that SIB's strongest area is human resources, while data collection and openness are the weakest [21] - The overall score achieved by SIB in the SNA is 2.85 out of 4, indicating moderate performance [21] Data Producers - SIB produces 50% of relevant statistical data, with strengths in conducting censuses and surveys, but lacks comprehensive administrative data systems [22][24] Coordinators - SIB has the authority to coordinate the NSS but lacks a standardized mechanism for data collection across agencies [27] Promoters of Data Use - SIB publishes statistics on various sectors, including poverty and health, but lacks comprehensive analysis on business activities and national accounts [28] Capacity - SIB demonstrates high capacity in human resources and data dissemination, but needs to improve public access to information [29][30] Priorities - Key priorities include finalizing the NSDS, integrating administrative data, and ensuring personnel and infrastructural needs are met [31] Conclusion and Action Plan - SIB must build on existing structures to enhance its role as a data producer and coordinator [32] Priority Actions for Improvement - Develop and validate the NSDS, leverage technology for data generation, and onboard additional human resources to improve data collection coordination [33][34]