Collaboration of the statistical office with academia in Albania

Abstract

Official statistics are essential for the development of policies and for evidence-based decision-making. National Statistical Offices (NSOs) play a vital role in collecting, analysing and disseminating of these statistics. The statistical office cannot perform this role alone; it is supported in its work by various collaborations and partnerships. One of the most important collaborations in Albania is with the academic world. Numerous advantages can result from both parts of this collaboration, promoting relationship between the two different types of organizations. The benefits of NSO collaboration with academics are examined in this paper, including improved data quality, methodological development, capacity building, innovation, and information transfer and contribution to the public. Both of them contribute to ethical and legal considerations, related to privacy and confidentiality. The study analyses potential areas of collaboration, as well difficulties and offers suggestions for productive partnerships.