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Implementation of the National Strategy Program for Strengthening of the National Statistical System

Development Objective

The objectives of the Project is to further improve the capacity of the national statistical system of Armenia and technical capacity of the staff at the NSSRA to produce and disseminate in a timely manner statistics that are in line with international standards.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P155630

  • Closed

  • Saida Ismailakhunova

  • Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia

  • Armenia

  • December 30, 2015

  • (as of board presentation)

    February 28, 2017

  • July 5, 2017

  • US$ 3.00 million

  • Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia

  • Europe and Central Asia

  • 2017

  • US$ 3.00 million

  • N/A

  • October 5, 2023

  • June 30, 2022

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Program to Support Statistical Capacity Building in ECA 3.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 3.00
Total Project Cost** 3.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2022-03-24
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2022-03-24
Overall Moderable 2022-03-24

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 12-22-2022
OutcomesModerately Satisfactory
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank PerformanceSubstantial
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • By the Closing Date, user satisfaction rates have increased significantly.Value62.3% out of 428 users are satisfied.75% of users are satisfied86.2% out of 472 users are satisfied.
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • By the Closing Date, targeted statistical products with metadata and interpretation of findings are accessible in relevant media inaccordance with internationally accepted frequency and timeframes.Value138 statistical products based on GSBPM have been All 138 statistical products are accessible, Metad139 statistical products are accessible, Metadata
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Most recent internationally accepted statistical standards (i.e. techniques and timelines) in collection, compilation and authenticity verification for selected products are applied by the Recipient.ValueFor 5 out of 11 statistical domains, NSSRA statistAll 11 statistical domains follow most recent inteAll 11 statistical domains follow the most recent
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • The Law on Official Statistics which covers UN fundamental principles of official statistics and European Statistics Code of Practice is in place (including relevant regulations and by laws)ValueDraft Law on Official Statistics is currently undeLaw on Official Statistics is enacted.Law was enacted on April 9, 2018 and its in line w
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • The Law on Statistics and relevant regulations and by-laws are followed by NSSRA and relevant parties within NSS.ValueDraft Law on Official Statistics is under discussiRelevant regulations and by-laws are implemented bThe Law on Official Statistics was enacted on Apri
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Mechanisms for effective inter-agency coordination within the National Statistical System (NSS) established by various bi-lateral agreement between NSSRA and other parties are operational.ValueNo mechanisms are operational.All 15 Memoranda of Understanding and Agreements h15 MoUs and Agreements have been signed and are op
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Unit inside NSSRA to monitor quality of statistical data and information for all participating members of NSS is operational.ValueUnit is not operational.Unit to monitor Quality Policy and Assurance FrameThe unit is operational and works according to the
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Optimized structure and reassigned functions between NSSRA departments (including relationship between central and regional offices) is followed.ValueStructure is definedNew structure and functions between NSSRA departmeThe new structure of the SC RA was approved by Dec
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Agenda on capacity building for NSSRA staff and partners inside NSS is applied to staff training.Value29.5 % out of 332 NSSRA staff (only civil servants60% of NSSRA staff participates in training activi92.4% out of 342 SC RA staff (only civil servants)
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • NSSRA core staff makes use of latest methodological skills according to most recent internationally accepted standards and classifications to collect and prepare data.ValueIn 8 out of 14 subject matter units, NSSRA core stAll 14 units use the most recent international staAll 14 subject matter units of the SC RA use the m
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Harmonized statistical information and standards for exchange of statistical data and metadata (SDMX) implemented for all partners inside NSS.ValueThere are no (zero) statistics under this standardNSSRA and all participating members of NSS follow Reference metadata in ESMS and ESQRS formats and M
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Standards established through the data documentation initiative (DDI) are implemented in house by NSSRA.ValueThere are no (zero) statistics under this standardNSS RA follows standards established under the DDIStandards established through the data documentati
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Communications strategy - including the identification, expectations and needs of different audiences - is followed and reviewed on an annual basis.ValueDeveloped Dissemination and Communication StrategyFor external communication and dissemination of reThe Communication Strategy was finalized and appro
    DateMarch 31, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Tools for online publication and communication, including design and accessibility of webpage, are implemented.Value48 % out of 428 users are satisfied with the desigImproved and redesigned website with a new platfor44.7% out of 472 users are satisfied with design o
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Strengthened relationships with relevant producers and users of data through meetings.Value3 meetings have been conducted with ministries, maBi-annual meetings with relevant producers and useFive meetings were conducted in 2019, two meetings
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • IT capacity (hardware and software) for operations is adequate and maintainedValueTotal number of computers is 497, out of which 237Adequate hardware and software for all NSSRA staffThe total number of computers is 431 (including 22
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Internal server structure—covering all SC RA’s surveys’ micro- and meta-data—is sufficient so all SC RA staff have access to and ability to work with all dataValueTotal number of servers is 10, out of which 6 are Updated server structure and access to internal seSC RA has five old and four new servers, five of w
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Reporting by the PIT is timely and of good quality.ValueNo reports exist.Timely and of good quality reports.PIT is providing brief monthly progress reports an
    DateMarch 1, 2017June 30, 2021June 30, 2022
    Comment