About the project
Tandans Consulting played a crucial role in the “Strengthening Statistical Capacity of Central Statistics Office (CSO) of Afghanistan” project, subcontracted by German International Cooperation (GIZ). The project’s overarching objective was to enhance the statistical capabilities of CSO Afghanistan, particularly in the Economic Statistics Department (ESD) and Social Statistics Department (SSD).
Services
Types of Services Provided
Through these comprehensive services, Tandans Consulting made a substantial contribution to strengthening the statistical capacity of CSO Afghanistan. Our efforts improved data quality, facilitated collaboration among stakeholders, and empowered informed decision-making and policy formulation in Afghanistan.
Tandans actively engaged in designing the project’s strategies and methodologies. We focused on improving the administrative data system and secondary statistics within ESD and SSD. Our goal was to enhance data collection, transmission, data entry, editing procedures, and data presentation, aligning them with quality standards tailored to Afghanistan’s specific circumstances.
We meticulously crafted methodologies to strengthen the analytical skills of CSO staff. This involved developing procedures that ensured data accuracy and reliability. Our approach also encouraged collaborative training, involving staff from line ministries to boost statistical literacy and analytical skills across government entities.
Tandans executed data collection and analysis activities with precision. Our expertise was dedicated to enhancing the proficiency of CSO staff in handling statistical data. We placed a strong emphasis on improving the overall quality of statistics generated by CSO.
We provided critical advisory services to address key challenges:
- Expanding the scope of social statistics, including Labor Force Statistics.
- Preparing a Gender Statistics Report for Afghanistan.
- Harmonizing advice in demography and labor force statistics with the needs of National Accounts and gender-disaggregated household surveys.
- Offering guidance and training in demography and employment statistics, aligning them with international standards and best practices.
Tandans Consulting ensured that the project maintained a robust quality assurance framework. We aligned statistical processes, methodologies, and procedures with international standards, enhancing the overall quality and reliability of statistical data produced by CSO Afghanistan.