ADP member since
2007
National agencies involved
Department of Census and Statistics (DCS)
Results
Results obtained with ADP support include:
Survey microdata made accessible
- National Survey catalog available on DCS website - the largest among all ADP participating agencies in terms of number of surveys listed (see URL above).
- All available nationally representative surveys and censuses documented, archived and disseminated.
- Capacity built and sustained within DCS to document, archive and disseminate microdata - as standard processes of every survey undertaken. About 15 staff trained on microdata management standards, tools and practice; top management sensitized.
Results: Online Survey Catalog
| URL | Agency | MicroData accessible | MicroData accessibility | 
|---|---|---|---|
| http://nada.statistics.go... | Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) | YES | License access | 
Activities
The above results have been achieved with the implementation of specific ADP activities. These activities were identified and prioritized for implementation at the early stages of ADP involvement. These activities have been / are implemented in accordance with the country agenda. They involve a balance between work in-country and remote support, and they require the provision of tools, guidelines, technical and financial assistance.
Making survey microdata more accessible
- Carrying out local inventory of existing survey resources (microdatasets, reports, questionnaires, field enumerator manuals, methodological and technical reports, etc.).
- Building capacity on microdata documentation, archiving and dissemination at DCS (2 national training workshops organized).
- Facilitating the documentation of all inventoried surveys – through the provision of adequate training, software and guidelines. National consultants were also financed to support the documentation of past surveys.
- Facilitating the long term preservation of micro-datasets – through the provision of adequate hardware and guidelines.
- Establishing a national survey catalog, with a view to make existing survey metadata and microdata visible, searchable and more accessible to users.
- Regularly upgrading and updating the on-line survey catalog.
On-going and future activities include:
- Promoting harmonization of survey methodologies and administrative data systems.
- Building capacity in microdata anonymization at DCS.
- Building capacity in microdata documentation, archiving and dissemination in line ministries and lead NGOs involved in the country.
- Engaging further with data users and monitoring the use of survey microdata.
| Document(s) | Author | 
|---|---|
|  Sri Lanka_Report_RR_edits.pdf | francois | 
 PARIS21, in collaboration with UN Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (UNSIAP), conducted a regional training course on the National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) on December 9-12, 2014 at UNSIAP in Chiba, Japan. This training course was designed to introduce high level country representatives in the new NSDS Guidelines. In collaboration with the Accelerated Data Program (ADP) a new addition known as the “Data Module” was introduced into the NSDS process. Pilot work is being undertaken to develop a “Data Module” that would assist countries developing their NSDS to compute and plan their survey program.
PARIS21, in collaboration with UN Statistical Institute for Asia and the Pacific (UNSIAP), conducted a regional training course on the National Strategies for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) on December 9-12, 2014 at UNSIAP in Chiba, Japan. This training course was designed to introduce high level country representatives in the new NSDS Guidelines. In collaboration with the Accelerated Data Program (ADP) a new addition known as the “Data Module” was introduced into the NSDS process. Pilot work is being undertaken to develop a “Data Module” that would assist countries developing their NSDS to compute and plan their survey program.

 Sri Lanka Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) is in the process of revising its Microdata Dissemination Policy to improve access for users. DCS will engage users in the process, hosting Microdata Outreach Workshop to solicit user feedback on the current dissemination policy and procedures. ADP also plans to spread the best practices of DCS in survey documentation and management to line ministries of Sri Lanka and involve them in upcoming DDI production workshops.
Sri Lanka Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) is in the process of revising its Microdata Dissemination Policy to improve access for users. DCS will engage users in the process, hosting Microdata Outreach Workshop to solicit user feedback on the current dissemination policy and procedures. ADP also plans to spread the best practices of DCS in survey documentation and management to line ministries of Sri Lanka and involve them in upcoming DDI production workshops. 
