Strengthening Evidence-Based Decision Making in Trinidad and Tobago
Strengthening evidence-based decision making at the country level is crucial for effective policy design and evaluation. In Trinidad and Tobago, efforts led by Camille Spencer, Programme Director of Monitoring and Evaluation at the Ministry of Planning and Development, focus on enhancing data quality, performance measurement, and capacity building. Key achievements include the publication of the VNR report, yet challenges persist, such as weak national statistical systems and limited coordination. A mixed approach involving political ownership, capacity building, technological innovation, and partnership engagement is recommended to drive sustainable development and improve government data management systems.
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Data Revolution
- Sustainable Development
- Capacity Building
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Strengthening Evidence- Based Decision Making at the Country Level A Case Study of Trinidad and Tobago Presented by Camille Spencer, Programme Director, M&E Ministry of Planning and Development TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO /ministry-of-planning-and- development-37105b168 /PlanningTT http://www.planning.gov.tt
Data is the lifeblood of decision-making and the raw material for accountability. Without high-quality data providing the right information on the right things at the right time; designing, monitoring and evaluating effective policies becomes almost impossible. - Source: A World That Counts, Mobilizing the Data Revolution for Sustainable Development, UN 2014.
Key Achievements Measuring and Reporting on Performance A Tale of Two Cities Publication of VNR Report 2020 Key Challenges Weak and archaic national statistical system Insufficient coordination Limited human resource capacity Limited buy-in at all levels of government National Development Strategy 2016-2030
Strengthening Data in Trinidad and Tobago: A Mixed Approach Ensuring High- Level Political Ownership Capacity Building on the 2030 Agenda What s in it for you? Transformation of the National Statistical Office Revitalizing Legislation on Statistics Introduction of New Software and Technology National Strategy for Development Statistics Engaging in Partnerships Modernizing T&T s Statistical Ecosystem through Enhanced SDG Data Development Collaboration with Universities, Regional and International Organizations Institutionalizing a Culture of Results-Based Management Strengthening Government Data Collection and Management Systems National Monitoring and Evaluation Policy Development of National Evaluation Agenda Inclusion of Data in National Development Planning and Policy Making Public Sector Investment Programme COVID-19 Response: Roadmap to Recovery Reports
Recommendations. 1.Buy-in across all levels of Government and across the political divide is critical. 2.Move the piano slowly to the left. 3.Partner, Partner, Partner.
