Muscat: The National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) today launched the ‘National Statistics and Information Strategy 2025-2030’ during a workshop that was attended by more than 100 representatives of government departments.

According to Oman News Agency, the workshop sought to raise awareness about the National Statistics and Information Strategy 2025-2030 (NSIS 2025-2030) and elaborate on its envisaged performance indicators. It was organized in pursuance of national efforts to unify statistical and information procedures and enhance coordination among government units to ensure the integration of data and information towards meeting the priority goals of Oman Vision 2040.

Dr. Khalifa Abdullah Al Barwani, Chief Executive Officer of the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI), stated in his speech that the NSIS 2025-2030 constitutes a comprehensive national framework for developing the system of statistics and information in the Sultanate of Oman. Al Barwani emphasized that the current stage focuses on fostering a data-driven work culture in government units.

Al Barwani detailed the objectives of the strategy, stating that the NSIS 2025-2030 aims to enhance knowledge to support decision-making, augment the productive capacity of statistical and information work, build national capabilities, and optimize the use of advanced technologies in statistical domains in the future.

The workshop included presentations and interactive discussions about the strategy’s themes and objectives and explored successful national experiences in developing systems of statistics and information worldwide. The prime aim was to devise an efficient mechanism for monitoring the implementation of the NSIS 2025-2030 and its performance indicators.

The launch of the NSIS 2025-2030 marks a practical stage where government departments can adopt integrated institutional practices that align with the transition towards data-driven management and contribute to the realization of the goals of Oman Vision 2040.