The substantive seminar, Development of National Statistical Systems (NSS): Recent Experiences, Lessons Learned, and Evaluation, aims to provide an opportunity for the directors or presidents of the region's National Statistical Agencies to discuss NSS development and relevant issues with high-level specialists from international organizations. These discussions will, to the extent possible, guide the future of their respective national statistical systems.

General Objective:

The purpose of the seminar is to continue the exchange of experiences and knowledge between international specialists and participants from different countries on the topic of NSS development.

Specific Objectives:

• To learn about recent experiences in NSS development, emphasizing the different strategic approaches that have been followed, as well as other elements that contribute to the success of an NSS.
• To provide information for the discussion of the topics: Public Policy and Official Statistics and International Integration and Comparability of Information, which are of great importance for the development of National Statistics Systems.