Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Implementation of the National Strategy Program for Strengthening of the National Statistical System (P155630) Implementation of the National Strategy Program for Strengthening of the National Statistical System (P155630) EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA | Armenia | Poverty and Equity Global Practice | Recipient Executed Activities | Investment Project Financing | FY 2017 | Seq No: 3 | ARCHIVED on 01-Feb-2019 | ISR35544 | Implementing Agencies: Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date:28-Feb-2017 Effectiveness Date:05-Jul-2017 Original Closing Date:30-Jun-2021 Revised Closing Date:30-Jun-2021 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) 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. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No PHRPDODEL Components Name Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO  Moderately Satisfactory  Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP)  Moderately Satisfactory  Moderately Satisfactory Implementation Status and Key Decisions The Grant Agreement and the Disbursement Letter have been signed by the World Bank Country Director in March 2017 and the Ministry of Finance in April 2017, and the Project reached effectiveness in July 2017. As of December 2018 the project implementation has shown steady progress on all project activities. The Contract for the Twinning Partnership (the largest procurement package, 43 activities, including 10 key experts) was signed with a Consortium on December 3th. Further Terms of Reference (ToRs) are under preparation and expected to be finalized according to agreed schedule. 2/1/2019 Page 1 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Implementation of the National Strategy Program for Strengthening of the National Statistical System (P155630) Risks Overall Risk Rating Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Overall  --  Substantial  Substantial Comments The project shows progress in implementation of activities and achieving its objectives. The main contract with the Twinning Partner (TP) has been signed, and the first scoping mission of the Twinning partner took place in December 2018. The risk of achieving PDO is assessed as substantial and will be revised based on the progress of the TP’s activities and finalization of ToRs under the project. Results Project Development Objective Indicators PHINDPDOTBL By the Closing Date, user satisfaction rates have increased significantly. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 62.3% out of 428 users are 75% of users Value -- -- satisfied. are satisfied. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- -- 30-Jun-2021 PHINDPDOTBL By the Closing Date, targeted statistical products with metadata and interpretation of findings are accessible in relevant media in accordance with internationally accepted frequency and timeframes. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target All 138 138 statistical products statistical based on GSBPM have products are been selected for accessible, preparation of Quality An activity is included Metadata Declarations which will into the TP’s contract. Value -- system for all include metadata. None of The contract was signed 138 statistical the statistical products are on December 3, 2018. products is currently included into a introduced and metadata system such as up to date. SDDS Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 2/1/2019 Page 2 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Implementation of the National Strategy Program for Strengthening of the National Statistical System (P155630) PHINDPDOTBL 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. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target For 5 out of 11 statistical All 11 statistical An activity is included domains, NSSRA domains follow into the TP’s contract. Value statistical products follow -- most recent The contract was signed most recent international international on December 3, 2018. standards. standards. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 Overall Comments Intermediate Results Indicators PHINDIRITBL 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) (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Draft Law on Official Law has been Law on Official Value Statistics is currently under -- introduced on April 9, Statistics is preparation. 2018. enacted. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 09-Apr-2018 30-Jun-2021 PHINDIRITBL The Law on Statistics and relevant regulations and by-laws are followed by NSSRA and relevant parties within NSS. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Law has been Relevant Draft Law on Official introduced on April 9, regulations and Statistics is under 2018. By-laws should be by-laws are Value -- discussion with relevant developed under the implemented by parties within NSS. TP’s contract. The NSSRA and contract was signed on relevant parties 2/1/2019 Page 3 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Implementation of the National Strategy Program for Strengthening of the National Statistical System (P155630) December 3, 2018. within NSS. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 PHINDIRITBL 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. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target All 15 12 Memoranda of Memoranda of Understanding and Understanding No mechanisms are Agreement have been and Value -- operational. signed and operation Agreements based on SC Legal have been Division information. signed and are operational. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 14-Dec-2018 30-Jun-2021 PHINDIRITBL Unit inside NSSRA to monitor quality of statistical data and information for all participating members of NSS is operational. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Unit to monitor Quality Policy and Assurance Framework continuously updates Quality Declarations for 138 products and introduces new Quality Unit has been Declarations for established in Value Unit is not operational. -- additional 15.02.2016 and is products; Unit operational. produces annual monitoring report which documents implementation of and compliance with Quality Policy and 2/1/2019 Page 4 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Implementation of the National Strategy Program for Strengthening of the National Statistical System (P155630) Assurance Framework for all 138 products identified at the baseline and any additional products inside NSSRA and products for participating members of NSS. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- -- 30-Jun-2021 PHINDIRITBL Optimized structure and reassigned functions between NSSRA departments (including relationship between central and regional offices) is followed. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target New structure An activity is included and functions into the TP’s contract. between Value Structure is defined -- The contract was signed NSSRA on December 3, 2018. departments implemented. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 PHINDIRITBL Agenda on capacity building for NSSRA staff and partners inside NSS is applied to staff training. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 60% of NSSRA staff participates in 29.5 % out of 332 NSSRA An activity is included training staff (only civil servants) into the TP’s contract. Value -- activities. has participated in training The contract was signed NSSRA has activities. on December 3, 2018. developed Training policy document. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 2/1/2019 Page 5 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Implementation of the National Strategy Program for Strengthening of the National Statistical System (P155630) PHINDIRITBL NSSRA core staff makes use of latest methodological skills according to most recent internationally accepted standards and classifications to collect and prepare data. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target In 8 out of 14 subject An activity is included All 14 units use matter units, NSSRA core into the TP’s contract. the most recent Value staff makes use of the -- The contract was signed international most recent international on December 3, 2018. standards. standards. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 PHINDIRITBL Harmonized statistical information and standards for exchange of statistical data and metadata (SDMX) implemented for all partners inside NSS. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target NSSRA and all participating An activity is included members of There are no (zero) into the TP’s contract. NSS follow Value statistics under this -- The contract was signed SDMX standard standard. on December 3, 2018. for relevant products in the 5 domains. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 PHINDIRITBL Standards established through the data documentation initiative (DDI) are implemented in house by NSSRA. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target NSS RA follows standards There are no (zero) established ToR is under Value statistics under this -- under the DDI preparation standard. for all relevant economic and social statistics. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 2/1/2019 Page 6 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Implementation of the National Strategy Program for Strengthening of the National Statistical System (P155630) PHINDIRITBL Communications strategy   including the identification, expectations and needs of different audiences   is followed and reviewed on an annual basis. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target For external communication and dissemination of results An activity is included through Developed Dissemination into the TP’s contract. relevant Value and Communication -- The contract was signed channels, Strategy and Policy. on December 3, 2018. NSSRA staff follow Dissemination and Communication Strategy. Date 31-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 PHINDIRITBL Toolsfor online publication and communication   including design and accessibility of webpage  implemented. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Improved and redesigned An activity is included website with a 48 % out of 428 users are into the TP’s contract. Value -- new platform, satisfied with the design. The contract was signed 60 % of users on December 3, 2018. are satisfied with design. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 PHINDIRITBL Strengthened relationships with relevant producers and users of data through meetings. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Bi-annual 3 meetings have been meetings with conducted with ministries, Value -- -- relevant mass media and business producers and community. users of data. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- -- 30-Jun-2021 2/1/2019 Page 7 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Implementation of the National Strategy Program for Strengthening of the National Statistical System (P155630) PHINDIRITBL IT capacity (hardware and software) for operations is adequate and maintained (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Total number of computers is 497, out of which 237 99 tablets (60 for Adequate with inadequate hardware household survey, 39 for hardware and Value -- and software, and 55 price statistics) were software for all computer with inadequate purchased NSSRA staff. software. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 PHINDIRITBL Internalserver structure - covering all NSSRA s surveys  micro- and meta-data - is sufficient so all NSSRA staff has access to and ability to work with all data. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Updated server Total number of servers is Total number of server structure and 10, out of which 6 are out is 13, out of which 7 are access to Value of date. Currently 60 -- out of date. Currently 60 internal servers persons have access to persons have access to for all relevant internal servers. internal servers. staff (currently 150 staff). Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 14-Dec-2018 30-Jun-2021 PHINDIRITBL Reporting by the PIT and FFPMC is timely and of good quality. (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Reporting by the PIT Timely and of Value No reports exist. -- and FFPMC is timely good quality and of good quality reports. Date 01-Mar-2017 -- 25-Jan-2019 30-Jun-2021 Overall Comments Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) 2/1/2019 Page 8 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Implementation of the National Strategy Program for Strengthening of the National Statistical System (P155630) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed Disbursed P155630 TF-A4543 Effective USD 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.25 2.75 8% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P155630 TF-A4543 Effective 24-Apr-2017 28-Apr-2017 05-Jul-2017 30-Jun-2021 30-Jun-2021 Cumulative Disbursements Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 2/1/2019 Page 9 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy