Russian experience in SDG monitoring presented in Turkmenistan

The Russian experts presented the organization of the data collection process, how the intersectoral coordination process was organized for the collection of administrative statistics for SDG reporting, how non-governmental organizations and the private sector were involved in this process. They also shared their experience in the website development and database and platforms they used to create such a database, etc.

The Russian experts addressed questions of the participants in collecting, adapting international data and meta-data and how they can be replicated in Turkmenistan.

“Strengthening national capacity involves many issues - this includes interaction between departments, various training courses, the study and adaptation of new methods and technologies for collecting information. The main principle of the implementation of SDGs is that the SDG statistics should be based on the national priorities”, stressed Ms. Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan.

The ROSSTAT example in this regard is very indicative, as they participate in numerous national and international initiatives. Over the years, they have proved to be an organization with a long history capable of responding very quickly to the demands of the rapidly changing world. The contribution of ROSSTAT to the work of the CIS countries, BRICS and, of course, very active participation in the inter-agency expert group on SDG indicators is indeed considerable.