Guide for the implementation of a quality assurance framework for statistical processes and outputs

Abstract

This document was prepared by the Working Group to develop a guide to implementation of a quality assurance framework for the production of official statistics of the Statistical Conference of the Americas of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).This document is intended as a guide to the adoption, adaptation and application in Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations National Quality Assurance Frameworks Manual for Official Statistics. It draws on the Manual and its diagnostic tools via an unofficial Spanish translation produced by the national statistical offices of Colombia and Mexico. It also draws on discussions of those inputs held with the countries of the region to obtain recommendations for adapting the Manual to the Latin American and Caribbean context.Introduction .-- Chapter I. The context of quality assurance .-- Chapter II. Actions to strengthen statistical quality assurance in the region .-- Chapter III. Best practices in the region for compliance with the principles of levels C and D of the National Quality Assurance Framework (principles 10 to 19) .-- Chapter IV. Considerations for implementing a quality framework