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Supporting countries through the NSDS cycle has been fundamental to PARIS21 since it was created. Over these 25 years the face of data and statistics has changed beyond recognition; international, regional and national development plans, climate change and biodiversity agreements and the COVID-19 pandemic have increased and changed data needs. In parallel, technological advances have changed how data are collected, processed, managed, and used. But while countries monitor the implementation of individual NSDS, little is understood about how the NSDS contributes to developing statistical capacity. As PARIS21 works to document and explore enablers and drivers of statistical capacity, this article highlights anecdotal experiences from PARIS21 and its partners on how the NSDS is shaping national statistical systems.

When Madagascar developed its first national strategy for the development of statistics in 2007 it was a major milestone for the production and use of statistics in the country. However, as the country develops its second NSDS with support from PARIS21 and UNFPA, discussing and learning from what worked and what did not is an important step. As Madagascar’s public and policy makers are facing multiple and unexpected consequences of climate change, developing a culture of statistics to provide reliable, regular and timely information that is used by a range of stakeholders is a vital tool.