Laws & Policies
Access the legal framework, policies, and standards that govern the production and dissemination of official statistics in South Sudan. Ensure compliance with national legislation and international statistical standards.
Legal Framework for Statistics
The legal foundation governing the production, management, and dissemination of official statistics in South Sudan.
Statistics Act
The principal legislation establishing the National Bureau of Statistics and defining its mandate, functions, and authority.
- Statistics Act, 2012
- Amendments and Regulations
- Implementation Guidelines
Data Confidentiality
Legal provisions protecting the confidentiality of individual and organizational data collected for statistical purposes.
- Data Protection Regulations
- Confidentiality Guidelines
- Access Control Policies
Statistical Coordination
Framework for coordinating statistical activities across government ministries, departments, and agencies.
- Coordination Framework
- Data Sharing Protocols
- Quality Assurance Framework
Policy Categories
Comprehensive policies and standards governing various aspects of statistical production and dissemination.
Data Collection
Policies governing data collection methods, respondent relations, and ethical considerations
Data Management
Standards for data processing, storage, documentation, and metadata management
Data Dissemination
Policies for data release, accessibility, formats, and user support services
Quality Assurance
Frameworks for ensuring data quality, accuracy, and international comparability
Policies & Standards
Detailed policies and standards that guide statistical operations and ensure data quality and integrity.
Data Policies
Data Access Policy
Guidelines for accessing statistical data, including microdata and aggregated data.
View Policy →Data Confidentiality Policy
Procedures for protecting confidential information and ensuring privacy.
View Policy →Data Retention Policy
Standards for data preservation, archiving, and disposal procedures.
View Policy →Statistical Standards
International Standards
Adoption of UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics and other international standards.
View Standards →Methodological Standards
Standard methodologies for data collection, processing, and analysis.
View Standards →Metadata Standards
Standards for documenting statistical processes and data quality.
View Standards →Compliance Framework
Legal Mandate Establishment
Establishment of NBS through Statistics Act with clear mandate and authority
2012Policy Framework Development
Development of comprehensive policies for data management and dissemination
2014-2016International Standards Adoption
Alignment with UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics
2017Digital Transformation
Implementation of digital data policies and open data initiatives
2019-PresentInternational Compliance
South Sudan's commitment to international statistical standards and principles.
UN Fundamental Principles
United Nations
Adherence to the UN Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics ensuring professionalism, impartiality, and accountability.
View Compliance Report →SDG Monitoring Framework
Sustainable Development Goals
Implementation of statistical standards for monitoring Sustainable Development Goals indicators.
View SDG Reporting →Legal & Policy Support
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Policy Inquiries
Questions about statistical policies, standards, or implementation guidelines
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Assistance with legal framework, compliance, or statistical legislation
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