Mission & Vision
Our guiding principles that drive South Sudan's statistical development
Our Mission
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is mandated to:
- Produce and disseminate high-quality, reliable, and timely official statistics
- Coordinate the National Statistical System (NSS) of South Sudan
- Provide statistical leadership and technical guidance to all government agencies
- Promote evidence-based decision making through accessible statistical information
- Build statistical capacity across all levels of government
- Uphold professional standards and international best practices in statistical production
Our mission is grounded in the principles of independence, objectivity, transparency, and confidentiality as outlined in the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.
Our Vision
To be the premier source of official statistics that drives South Sudan's sustainable development through:
- Establishing a world-class National Statistical System that meets international standards
- Becoming the trusted authority for all official statistics in South Sudan
- Fostering a data-driven culture across government and society
- Providing innovative statistical solutions to national development challenges
- Ensuring statistical information is accessible to all stakeholders
- Supporting the monitoring of national development plans and SDGs
We envision a South Sudan where every policy decision is informed by reliable, timely, and comprehensive statistical data.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our work and organizational culture
Integrity
We adhere to the highest ethical standards and professional integrity in all our statistical activities.
Excellence
We strive for quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement in our statistical products and services.
Collaboration
We work in partnership with stakeholders to strengthen the national statistical system.
Innovation
We embrace new technologies and methodologies to enhance statistical production and dissemination.
Strategic Objectives
Key focus areas that guide our work towards achieving our mission
Strengthen Statistical Production
Enhance the quality, coverage, and timeliness of official statistics through improved methodologies, technologies, and capacity building.
Coordinate the National Statistical System
Provide leadership and technical guidance to ensure harmonized statistical standards and practices across all government agencies.
Enhance Data Accessibility
Develop innovative dissemination platforms to make statistical information more accessible to policymakers, researchers, and the public.
Support Evidence-Based Decision Making
Provide analytical insights and policy-relevant statistics to support national development planning and SDG monitoring.