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capacity as a representative user of statistics and takes an active part in the
discussion.

4. Conclusion
This paper discussed the Bank of Japan’s efforts to improve the quality of
its statistics, with an emphasis on the importance of communication between
compilers and users. From the position of statistics compiler, the Bank
communicates with users through a public consultation process when making
substantial revisions of the statistics it compiles. At the same time, from the
position of statistics user, the Bank contributes to improvements in economic
statistics by making comments based on its understanding of the statistics
through its analysis work. An internal feedback loop between statistics
compilers and users in the same department creates synergy effects. The Bank
also contributes by participating in discussion regarding the government’s
statistics reform from a user perspective.

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