Statistical Leadership and Governance

Strengthening governance, strategic direction, and leadership within statistical organisations is central to ORBICAP’s approach. We support national statistical offices and public institutions in fulfilling their mandates by reinforcing leadership capacity, governance structures, and system-wide coordination.

Statistical leadership today extends beyond technical expertise. It requires strategic judgement, institutional awareness, effective communication, and the ability to build trust—within organisations, across government, and with users and data providers. Leaders in official statistics operate in complex legal, political, and organisational environments, where credibility and coherence are essential.

Producing official statistics is a collective and coordinated effort. Effective leaders enable collaboration across divisions, departments, and institutional boundaries, ensuring that statistical activities are aligned, transparent, and fit for purpose. This is particularly critical as new data sources and partnerships are integrated into production processes, increasing both opportunities and governance demands.

ORBICAP supports organisations in strengthening statistical leadership as a system-level capability. Our work focuses on enabling leaders to align mandates, structures, and practices with international standards and national priorities, while fostering a culture of responsibility, cooperation, and continuous improvement.

Key Services

Statistical Governance Frameworks

Design and review of governance structures aligned with international standards and national statistical legislation, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and accountability.

Leadership Strategy Development

Support to senior management in developing leadership strategies that promote collaboration, innovation, and effective stewardship of statistical systems across organisational boundaries.

Policy Integration

Development of policies and frameworks that integrate statistical activities into broader organisational and governmental objectives, strengthening coherence, transparency, and trust.

Strategic Planning and Alignment

Guidance on aligning statistical operations, portfolios, and development initiatives with organisational strategies and policy priorities, fostering impact-oriented decision-making.

Change Management Support

Advisory support during transitions related to new statistical methods, data sources, technologies, or governance arrangements, with a focus on institutional stability and long-term sustainability.