DevInfo

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DevInfo a statistical tool for data collection
and dissemination
information from statistics
the impact of better dissemination
Progress in Jamaica
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DevInfo Objectives
A database system that facilitates
INDICATORS Database
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Challenges
Diverse approaches in monitoring human development
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Common Database
Monitoring the Millennium Development Goals
Common Database State-of-the-art database
technology with royalty-free distribution
UN Endorsement Endorsed by the United Nations to
assist Member States in Monitoring human
development
MDGs Designed to assist in monitoring the
Millennium Development Goals and other national
plans of action
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Statistical Standards
Emerging International Standards for Human
Development Statistics
Indicators - SDMX Statistical data and metadata
exchange (SDMX) ISO/TS 173692005 developed by
BIS, ECB, EUROSTAT, IMF, OECD, UN and World Bank
Sources - DDI/DC Data Documentation Initiative
(DDI) and Dublin Core (DC) ISO 158362003
Information and documentation
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DevInfo Adaptations
Customized Databases More than 90 national
statistics organizations and other agencies have
adapted DevInfo
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DevInfo Adaptation in Jamaica
JamStats
Vision To establish JamStats as a reliable and
current data source for Jamaica both locally and
internationally
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JamStats Example - Table
JAMAICA HIV PREVALENCE (2002)
JamStats
JamStats
Internet Users


Source Jamaica National HIV/STD Control
Programme, MOH
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JamStats Example - Graph
JAMAICA HIV PREVALENCE (2002)
JamStats
JamStats
HIV Prevalence
HIV Prevalence


Source Jamaica National HIV/STD Control
Programme, MOH
Source Jamaica National HIV/STD Control
Programme, MOH
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Jamstats Example - Map
JAMAICA HIV PREVALENCE (2002)
JamStats
JamStats
HIV Prevalence 2002


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Source Jamaica National HIV/STD Control
Programme, MOH
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JamStats Milestones
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JamStats School Implementation Programme
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JamStats Highlights
Steering Committee

Content
Dissemination
Training
Advocacy
Line Ministries Health Education
UN Country Team Funding
NGOs
Statistical Institute Data Source Database
Maintenance
Secretariat
Planning Institute National Development Plan MDG
Monitoring
International Development Partners
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JamStats 2007 Work Plan
Next steps include
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JamStats Challenges
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IMPACT
JamStats
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www.devinfo.org
www.devinfo.info
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THANK YOU