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For the first time the UN General Assembly has invited all member states and international partners to celebrate a "World Statistics Day"..

SHA ZUKANG
Under-Secretary-General for DESA

Message on World Statistics Day, Sept 2010

Together, anchored in our shared values of Service, Integrity and Professionalism, we will make our profession and our statistical offices, a vital and valued institution of the world.
AR / EN FR / SP	PAUL CHEUNG Director \| UN Statistics Division

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Welcome To World Statistics Day - Palestine

:: There are 6 operational museum in the Palestinian Territory (all of which are located in the West Bank). :: Decreasing in Illiteracy rate among individuals 15 years and over in the Palestinian Territory from 13.9% in 1997 to 5.4% in 2009 :: There are 65 operating public libraries in the Palestinian Territory including 52 in the West Bank and 13 in Gaza Strip. :: the total amount of generated solid waste from the educational establishments in the West Bank was 54.7 tons/day. :: Palestinian Consumer Price Index Increased by 0.30% in August 2010 :: 26.7% of households used a Prepaid Electricity Meter :: 19 504 foreign and local visitors during the Eid days in the city of Jericho :: 55% of the Total Number of Settlers in the West Bank was in the Jerusalem Governorate :: 54.6% of the Total Number of Settlers in the West Bank was in the Jerusalem Governorate :: the cultivated area in the Palestinian Territory amounted to thousand dunums (1 dunum=1000m2)1,854 :: Gaza Strip is the most populated place in the world :: The total number of issued building licenses increased by 13.9% in the Second Quarter 2010 compared with the First Quarter 2010, :: About $ 50 Million in Fines Against Palestinian Residents of Jerusalem to Restrict the Construction of their Homes :: U.S. $ 876.2 million The value added of agricultural production of the Palestinian Territory 2007/2008 :: 7.3% of educational establishments in the West Bank are exposed to noise (very often or sometimes), :: the number of settlements in the West Bank totaled 144,the majority of which located in Jerusalem Governorate :: Results showed that 31.7% of the educational establishments in the West Bank dispose wastewater through the sewage network compared with 52.0% use porous cesspit to dispose of wastewater. :: 502.7 tons, the annual rate of use of pesticides :: Climate experts expect to that gases emitted from the 1948 territory will be increased by 40% by the year 2020 :: More than 85% of the Area of Historical Palestine is Under Israeli Control, :: 555 Thousand Dunums Confiscated to Construct the Expansion and Annexation Wall :: The Quantity of Water Purchased From the Israeli Water Company (Mekorot) for Domestic Use in 2009 was 47.4 Million m3

Appreciation and gratitude

To PCBS' family…respondents, our Partners…our Users. Thank you for your overwhelming support in developing Palestine's Official Statistics
Mrs. Ola Awad Acting President , PCBS

WHY A WORLD STATISTICS DAY?

The celebration of the World Statistics Day will acknowledge the service provided by the global statistical system at national and international level, and hope to help strengthen the awareness and trust of the public in official statistics. It serves as an advocacy tool to further support the work of statisticians across different settings, cultures, and domains.

WHAT TO EXPECT

On World Statistics Day, activities at national level will highlight the role of official statistics and the many

On this first World Statistics Day I encourage the international community to work with the United Nations to enable all countries to meet their statistical needs.

BAN KI-MOON

Secretary-General of the United Nations

Message on World Statistics Day, 20-10-2010

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7211850msahmoud@pcbs.gov.ps2010-10-03T14:57:35.5200000+02:00WTO Chief Issues Special WSD Message<H4 style="MARGIN: 0px 7px" dir=ltr align=left>WTO Chief Issues Special WSD Message</H4> &nbsp; 29 September 2010 -- Mr. Pascal Lamy, Director-General of the Geneva-based <A style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; text-line-through: none" href="http://www.wto.org/">World Trade Organization (WTO)</A> has released a special <A style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; text-line-through: none" href="http://www.unctad.info/en/World-Statistics-Day-Geneva/Events/World-Trade-Organization-WTO/">message</A> for the celebration of World Statistics Day, message whose text follows: &nbsp; "What cannot be properly measured cannot be properly managed" – this aphorism is particularly true for trade negotiations where, at the end of the day, everything boils down to numbers. Statistics do not only help in defining policies, they also shape our way of understanding the world. Having the right numbers on tariffs or trade in merchandise and services is important for setting the regulation of international trade on the right footing. &nbsp;3/10/20102050-11-02T00:00:00.0000000+02:00

7311850msahmoud@pcbs.gov.ps2010-10-03T14:59:17.8570000+02:00WSD Jingle livens up the celebration in Papua New Guinea<H4 style="MARGIN: 0px 7px" dir=ltr align=left>WSD Jingle livens up the celebration in Papua New Guinea</H4> &nbsp; 30 September 2010 -- The National Statistical Office in Papua New Guinea <A style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; text-line-through: none" href="http://www.nso.gov.pg/">http://www.nso.gov.pg/</A> has written and recorded a special <A style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; text-line-through: none" href="http://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/downloads/PNG_WSD_Jingle.mp3">pop jingle</A> to celebrate World Statistics Day. This song reflects the high level of enthusiasm generated by WSD in this country of the Pacific Region. The WSD jingle will be officially introduced, along with a 2011 Census jingle, during a special dinner on 19 October for which 300 guests are expected. An official ceremony to mark WSD is also planned the following day with a speech by the Minister for National Planning, contemporary music (including the WSD jingle), traditional dances and a traditional Mumu feast &nbsp;3/10/20102050-11-02T00:00:00.0000000+02:00

8211850msahmoud@pcbs.gov.ps2010-10-13T08:47:30.2170000+02:00Hans Rosling Special Guest Speaker in Palestinian Territories WSD<DIV class=WordSection1> <H4 style="MARGIN: 0px 7px; BACKGROUND: white" dir=ltr>Hans Rosling Special Guest Speaker in Palestinian Territories WSD</H4> &nbsp; &nbsp;Swedish Professor Hans Rosling has been a pioneer in using information technology to popularize international statistics among the general public. He will be a special guest speaker at an event organized by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) to celebrate World Statistics Day. Prof. Rosling is expected to show the power of statistics through data visualization, with his popular animations converting complex statistics into moving bubbles that reveal clear global trends. The session will also feature Juraj Riecan, Director of ESCWA's Statistics Division. PCBS will also give special awards to journalists who made the best news stories while using the Bureau’s statistics, during a round-table on cooperation between statisticians and the media. Another WSD event will debate the role of official statistics in providing information that helps planning and decision-making. <A style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" title=http://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/docs/Palestine_wsd_event.pdf href="http://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/docs/Palestine_wsd_event.pdf">Activities to mark WSD</A> will be held under the auspices of His Excellency Dr. Salam Fayyad, Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority. <A style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" title=http://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/News19.aspx href="http://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/News19.aspx">http://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/News19.aspx</A></DIV>13/10/20102050-11-12T00:00:00.0000000+02:00

8411850msahmoud@pcbs.gov.ps2010-10-13T09:10:16.8630000+02:00Awards for distinguished employee – The Sky is the Limit<BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV class=WordSection1> Awards for distinguished employee – The Sky is the Limit &nbsp; AS part of PCBS' celebration of World Statistics Day, PCBS will honor two distinguished employees for their outstanding contribution to the development of Palestine's Official Statistics during 2010. This step comes in line with PCBS' policy to promote innovation and commitment within PCBS' working environment. The distinguished employee session will be chaired by Dr. Husain Al-A'raj who is in charge of the General Employee Council.</DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>13/10/20102050-11-12T00:00:00.0000000+02:00

8611850msahmoud@pcbs.gov.ps2010-10-13T09:26:57.6800000+02:00Best Media news item based on PCBS' statistics<BLOCKQUOTE> <DIV class=WordSection1> Best Media news item based on PCBS' statistics As part of PCBS' celebration of World Statistics Day, PCBS will announce the winners of the media contest for the best media news item based on PCBS' statistics during 2010. The contest aims to strengthen the utilization of PCBS' statistics in the media, and also to encourage the media to incorporate statistics in their news and report writing.&nbsp; &nbsp; A national committee was formed to review submitted work and select winners based on sound criteria. The awards will be distributed to winners in special session chaired by Dr. Hasan Abu Libdeh – The Minister of National Economy.</DIV></BLOCKQUOTE>13/10/20102050-11-12T00:00:00.0000000+02:00

8811850msahmoud@pcbs.gov.ps2010-10-13T15:02:29.1030000+02:00As part of PCBS' celebration of World Statistics Day, PCBS will announce the completion of phase one of the Metadata System<TABLE id=table1 border=0 width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <DIV class=WordSection1> Metadata System: As part of PCBS' celebration of World Statistics Day, PCBS will announce the completion of phase one of the Metadata System and a special web site will be launched on 20/10/2010 to serve that purpose. A special team was formed to revise, further develop, document, and disseminate metadata to serve all users especially statistical units at various ministries and governmental institutions. So far, PCBS has documented more than 20 surveys on the new system that uses the Accelerated Data&nbsp; Program (ADP) with technical support from PARIS21. <A href="http://www.pcbs.gov.ps/pcbs_adp/">For more details...</A></DIV></TD> <TD> <A href="http://www.pcbs.gov.ps/Wsd_2010/DesktopModules/Pictures/PictureView.aspx?tabID=0&amp;lang=en&amp;ItemID=174&amp;mid=12181&amp;wversion=Staging" target=_blank><IMG style="WIDTH: 124px; HEIGHT: 245px" border=2 alt="" src="/Wsd_2010/Portals/_PCBS/images/default/RollUp2_1 copy.jpg" width=120 height=282 xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/msahmoud/My Documents/Rollup/RollUp2_1 copy.jpg"></A></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>13/10/20102050-11-12T00:00:00.0000000+02:00

7911850msahmoud@pcbs.gov.ps2010-10-16T10:13:44.9870000+02:00PCBS will broadcast live all of the events of Palestine's celebration of World Statistics Day<DIV dir=rtl> PCBS will broadcast live all of the events of Palestine's celebration of World Statistics Day</DIV>12/10/20102050-11-11T00:00:00.0000000+02:00

7511850msahmoud@pcbs.gov.ps2010-10-10T12:21:23.4630000+02:00Hans from Gapminder presents "The beauty of Statistics" in the celebration of the World Statistics Day in Palestine<DIV class=WordSection1> Hans from Gapminder presents "The beauty of Statistics" in the celebration of the World Statistics Day in Palestine &nbsp; Mr. Hans from Gapminder will use data visualization tools to present "the Beauty of Statistics" during the Palestinian celebration of the World Statistics Day.</DIV>10/10/20102050-11-09T00:00:00.0000000+02:00

7611850msahmoud@pcbs.gov.ps2010-10-13T14:58:36.9630000+02:00Hans Rosling Special Guest Speaker in Palestinian Territories WSD<TABLE id=table1 border=0 width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD> <H4 style="MARGIN: 5pt 7.5pt" dir=ltr align=left>Hans Rosling Special Guest Speaker in Palestinian Territories WSD</H4> &nbsp; Swedish Professor Hans Rosling has been a pioneer in using information technology to popularize international statistics among the general public. He will be a special guest speaker at an event organized by the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) to celebrate World Statistics Day. Prof. Rosling is expected to show the power of statistics through data visualization, with his popular animations converting complex statistics into moving bubbles that reveal clear global trends. The session will also feature Juraj Riecan, Director of ESCWA's Statistics Division. PCBS will also give special awards to journalists who made the best news stories while using the Bureau’s statistics, during a round-table on cooperation between statisticians and the media. Another WSD event will debate the role of official statistics in providing information that helps planning and decision-making. <A style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; text-line-through: none" href="http://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/docs/Palestine_wsd_event.pdf">Activities to mark WSD</A> will be held under the auspices of His Excellency Dr. Salam Fayyad, Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority. </TD> <TD><IMG border=0 alt="" src="/Wsd_2010/Portals/_PCBS/images/default/gapminder_home_bg_3.jpg" width=232 height=184></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>10/10/20102050-11-09T00:00:00.0000000+02:00

7711850msahmoud@pcbs.gov.ps2010-10-10T13:55:19.9700000+02:00UN Secretary-General Calls World Leaders to Celebrate WSD<H4 style="MARGIN: 0px 7px" dir=ltr align=left>UN Secretary-General Calls World Leaders to Celebrate WSD</H4> &nbsp; 19 July 2010 -- As a follow up to the <A style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; text-line-through: none" href="http://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/">General Assembly Resolution A/64/267</A>, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon signed a <A style="TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none; text-line-through: none" href="http://unstats.un.org/unsd/wsd/docs/SecGen_LetterOnWSD.pdf">letter</A> to Heads of State/Government bringing to their attention the General Assembly's decision to designate 20 October 2010 as World Statistics Day. “I am heartened by the sincere efforts made in many countries in recent years to strengthen their statistical capacity, under the leadership of the national statistical office, in areas such as the population and housing censuses and the monitoring of MDG progress”, the Secretary-General wrote. “I am also encouraged by the announcements of many national statistical systems to celebrate the first World Statistics Day. I invite your Government, as the primary producer, user and beneficiary of official statistics, to lend your full and timely support to these efforts.” In the last paragraph, the Secretary-General makes a strong statement in support of statistical work: “Let us make this historic World Statistics Day a success by acknowledging and celebrating the role of statistics in the social and economic development of our societies and by dedicating further effort and resources to strengthening national statistical capacity10/10/20102050-11-09T00:00:00.0000000+02:00

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