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the capacity within statistical systems. Capacity development has received
additional recognition, particularly through the adaptation of the Agenda
2
2030 and its holistic approach to development .
A “whole system approach“ is offered by the Capacity Development 4.0
(CD4.0) framework, in which statistical capacity is defined as “the ability of a
country’s national statistical system, its organisations and individuals to
collect, produce, analyse and disseminate high quality and reliable statistics
and data to meet users’ needs” (PARIS21, 2018).
The CD4.0 framework presented by PARIS21 identifies three levels of
intervention, as presented in Figure 1:

Figure 1: Different levels of intervention

Source: Adopted from PARIS21, 2019

The figure describes the different levels of intervention that can be
addressed in order to develop capacity. It is important to remember that all
different levels are interconnected and interdependent.
The individual level can be tackled through targeted training in order to
improve attitude, knowledge and skills of staff members.
The organisational level is determined by the code of practices,
resources, management skills, business and quality processes. These
variables can be assessed through in-depth analysis of business processes
and improved by targeted technical support. Formulating strategic aims and
visions across the entire organisation becomes a prerequisite for successful
development.
Finally, the system level is characterised by the national regulatory
environment, user demand and statistical laws.
When it comes to capacity development, strategic and long-term
thinking needs to be applied to the design of both the overall approach and
the specific selection of methods. This is why we are supporting approaches
such as PARIS 21 with its focus on sustainable growth.
A common approach to capacity development should not only address
the question of “How” capacity is developed, but efforts should also be made

2 See for instance: GIZ Capacity WORKS (2017); The World Bank The Capacity Development
Results Framework (2009); World Vision Organisational Capacity Development Manuals (2008)
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