SPC, Stats NZ and ABS will combine efforts to support the implementation of HIES by the national statistics offices (NSOs) in the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau by:
- Growing HIES capability within, and across, the three NSOs through workshopping latest methodologies and possible approaches to HIES implementation Support for HIES in Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau Workshop 2
- Assessing to what extend questionnaires, tools, methodology can be harmonised, whilst also tailoring these to ensure each country’s specific needs are met.
- Combining and coordinating technical assistance (SPC and Stats NZ).
- Making progress in the preparation of the three HIES, such as in sample design, preparing field implementation plans and budgets, and in questionnaire design.