Strategic Framework for Pacific Statistics

The Strategic Framework for Pacific Statistics 2022–2030 is the long-term strategy that sets the vision, outcome, pathways and key focus areas for this decade for the Pacific region’s statistics system. It was approved by the Heads of Statistics and Planning meeting in Noumea in October 2023 for launch and implementation as the guiding compass for statistical development in the region.

The Strategic Framework addresses key areas for future attention and current and emerging issues that confront the development of statistics in the region, including increasing complexity of statistical collections, new sources of data, increasing demand for access to and for more comprehensive and detailed analysis of the available data. Rather than being a prescriptive strategy, it is designed as a more strategic and less prescriptive framework for statistics development. The statistical landscape of the Pacific Island countries and territories continues to change and evolve, and this is reflected in the Strategic Framework. The Strategic Framework provides a framework through which statistical support can be channelled to national statistics systems and users of statistics with particular reference to the sustainable development goals, other national, regional, and global development reporting, and data requirements for policy development. All statistical support and activities under the Strategic Framework will be guided by the United Nations Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics and the “Pacific Way”.

Midterm Reviews

Independent evaluations will include two mid-term reviews in 2025 and 2027, with a final evaluation in 2030. The findings will enable adaptive implementation with a focus on continuous improvement to meet Pacific needs. Results will be reported to regional governance groups, to enable Pacific statistics leaders to guide progress towards outcomes. The first midterm review commenced in August 2025and the report is due in early 2026. Its aims are to assess progress achieved since the Strategic Framework’s endorsement in 2023, identify implementation gaps, and generate actionable recommendations for 2026–2030.

Ten-Year Pacific Statistics Strategy (TYPSS) 2010–2020 

The previous Ten-Year Pacific Statistics Strategy (TYPSS) was adopted by leaders of Pacific Islands Countries and Territories (PICTs) in 2009. TYPSS was developed in recognition of the need for a comprehensive plan to drive the improvement and development of statistics in the Pacific region. It sought to move away from annual and ad hoc planning and resourcing of statistical collections and related statistical activities by PICT governments and development partners. The final review and evaluation of TYPSS in 2021 identified priority areas for future attention that are central to the Strategic Framework.