Functions of the RD 6

• Communicate to statistical authorities in Manila the problems, needs and other requirements of data producers and users in the region;

• Develop/Operationalize socio-economic frameworks and indicator systems that are reflective of and relevant to the region’s conditions and statistical databases to respond to the needs of users for measures of economic and social development;

• Serve as the one-stop shop for statistical services and products in the region, coordinate with the data producers, provide technical assistance to clients/data users, consult with educational institutions, and continually initiate improvements in services and products offered;

• Conduct assessment of data production and dissemination; identify gaps and deficiencies and recommend/implement activities, programs and projects for the improvement of frameworks and indicator systems; and strengthen existing systems of data production, dissemination and utilization;

• Disseminate in the region the statistical policies issued by the NSCB Executive Board and the different statistical standards and classification systems on government statistics developed by the NSCB and other mechanisms for coordinating the subnational statistical system, monitor adoption by concerned agencies, and make recommendations;

• Provide secretariat and technical services to the Regional Statistical Coordination Committee (RSCC); coordinate the activities of the RSCC in support of its policy making; issue resolution functions to address statistical issues and other concerns in the region; and link with data producers, providers and users to ensure consideration of statistical concerns;

• Evaluate the technical aspects and budgetary requirements of statistical activities/projects of agencies in the region in line with the designation of statistical activities to generate critical data for decision-making in all sectors; and prepare recommendations for approval of the RSCC and its endorsement to the Regional Development Council (RDC), NSCB and Department of Budget and Management (DBM);

• Formulate guidelines on and implement a monitoring, evaluation and feedback system for statistical activities/projects of agencies in the region; and

• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the NSCB Secretary-General and as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of Executive Order No. 121.