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IPS277 Matthew Shearing
Figure 2: Example of a PPP in the use of mobile phone data for official
statistics in Indonesia

Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), the Indonesian NSO, recently signed an MoU with
a private sector company, Positium. This sets the framework for the private
sector’s provision of support to BPS in data science techniques, based on
experience applying this knowledge in other NSSs, in terms of developing
official tourism statistics using mobile phone data from Indonesian telecoms
giant Telkomsel. The private sector company and BPS worked together in
securing financing and approval from the Indonesian Ministry of National
Development Planning (BAPPENAS) and in getting the right mobile phone
data from Telkomsel.

Less advanced NSOs (public sector)
Notwithstanding the overall benefits and desirability of ‘South-South’
development, less advanced NSOs have a lot to offer each other statistically.
But the commitment of resources is potentially even more challenging than
with advanced NSOs. A private sector partnership may be a helpful way of
creating the necessary funding and an overall efficient framework for
cooperation. Moreover, NSOs with lower levels of development often benefit
from learning from those NSOs who have recently developed their standards
from a similar base level. This type of involvement may be particularly effective
where mixed with a highly advanced NSO; ie ‘triangular’ cooperation and
learning.

National and regional actors (public/other sectors)
While NSS bodies are the most important actors in implementing change
in their organisations, all NSSs operate in a political environment. It is thus
necessary to identify the key government and public institutions that require
consultation on project design and engagement during implementation. This
may need to be formalised, such as through a Memorandum of
Understanding. This may include sub-national governments or regional
institutions (such as ASEAN, ADB). There may also be independent national or
regional institutions that can sometimes be formally part of a partnership or
could be usefully consulted on project design and implementation – such as
national statistical societies. These can usefully contribute to long-term
sustainability, building trust with users and provide independent and well-
pointed advice.

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