Data Advocacy: What works and What Has Impact? - presented at the UN World Data Forum 2017

1. Data Advocacy: What works and What
Has Impact?
UN World Data Forum 2017, Cape Town
Heli Mikkelä / Statistics Finland

2. Data Advocacy: Change in Strategic Thinking
－ NSI’s traditionally focused on
production
－ Time span from new needs to
new statistics typically several
years
－ Need for a change: New
focus on customer needs
(Statistics Finland’s Strategy
2016 – 2019)
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3. Developments in Statistics Finland
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Reliable, relevant, timely statistics
Interaction with the key
stakeholders
Partnerships and joint
services; e.g. Findicator
Open data Microdata for research Statistics on demand
Statistical literacy
Legitimacy, resources, operating conditions
Lively, active relationships
Better understanding of
needs
Confidence and trust; Faith
holders
Visibility and
acknowledgement
More influence
Better statistical
awareness

4. Findicator – Tool for the decision maker
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When and how
do data really make a difference?

6. Thank You!
Heli.Mikkela@stat.fi