{"id":4943,"date":"2026-01-18T16:07:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/?page_id=4943"},"modified":"2026-02-01T15:23:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T15:23:41","slug":"code-of-practice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/?page_id=4943","title":{"rendered":"Code of Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;orange&#8221; border_width=&#8221;8&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768789137923{margin-top: -5px !important;margin-bottom: 4px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768784014901{background-image: url(https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/top-divider4.png?id=4907) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">CARICOM Code of Good Statistical Practices (CGSP)<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;VIEW CODE OF PRACTICE&#8221; style=&#8221;gradient&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-book&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fstatistics.caricom.org%2Fthe-cgsp-principles%2F|title:The%20CGSP%20Principles&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 33.33%;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4944 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CARICOM-CGSP-072025_Page_01-704x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"273\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CARICOM-CGSP-072025_Page_01-704x1024.png 704w, https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CARICOM-CGSP-072025_Page_01-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CARICOM-CGSP-072025_Page_01-768x1117.png 768w, https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CARICOM-CGSP-072025_Page_01.png 825w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis: 66.66%;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"wp-image-4945\" src=\"https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Web-poster-CGSP-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Web-poster-CGSP-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Web-poster-CGSP-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Web-poster-CGSP-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Web-poster-CGSP-847x477.png 847w, https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Web-poster-CGSP.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><br \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5047\" src=\"https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prlogo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"162\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prlogo.png 162w, https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prlogo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prlogo-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/prlogo-50x50.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768785812938{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4325&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"400\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The <strong data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"218\">CARICOM Code of Good Statistical Practices (CGSP)<\/strong> defines <strong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"248\">15 principles<\/strong> that govern the <strong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"294\">institutional environment<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"321\">statistical processes<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"350\">statistical outputs<\/strong> of National Statistical Systems within CARICOM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"758\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">These principles are supported by <strong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"453\">77 indicators<\/strong>, which provide detailed guidance on <strong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"522\">best practices and standards<\/strong> for implementing and assessing each principle. Together, the principles and indicators serve as a comprehensive framework for promoting quality, integrity and professional independence in the production of official statistics across the Region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768784660349{background-color: #edf4fa !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Background<\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">At the 6th Meeting of the Advisory Group on Statistics (AGS) in 2010, the need for a Code of Ethics for Statisticians in CARICOM was formally recognised.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">This need was identified by consultants working on the update of the Regional Statistics Work Programme (RSWP), which was funded by the 9th European Development Fund (EDF). The consultants recommended using the European Union\u2019s Statistics Code of Practice as a model for developing a regional Code.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Under this project, the Code was first applied in Member States and Associate Members in 2010, using a structured assessment questionnaire.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The CARICOM Code Good Statistical Practices framework was subsequently endorsed as an overarching approach to improving statistical quality across the Region and as a vital mechanism for assessing, including self-assessing, the quality and good practices of official statistics within CARICOM.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5038&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768785812938{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5041&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Developing the Peer Review System<\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Following discussions on the results of the second administration of the CARICOM Code of Good Statistical Practices (CGSP) in 2013\/2014, the 15th Meeting of the CARICOM Advisory Group on Statistics (AGS) made the following recommendations:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The Fifteenth AGS recommended that a peer review be undertaken in countries, as an initial mechanism to audit and validate the results of the CGSP self-assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">In implementing this recommendation, the Member State of Suriname volunteered to develop a paper for consideration by the AGS on the establishment of a Peer Review System for the CARICOM CGSP.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Subsequently, at the 16th Meeting of the AGS, a paper outlining a draft peer review system for the CARICOM Code of Good Statistical Practices was presented.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768784660349{background-color: #edf4fa !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Proposed Peer Review System<\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">At its 42nd Meeting in October 2017, the Standing Committee of Caribbean Statisticians (SCCS) endorsed the recommendations of the Advisory Group on Statistics (AGS) regarding the next steps for implementing the Peer Review process. These actions included:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Preparation of the Draft Summary and Conclusions of the virtual Peer Reviewer meeting;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Establishment of a forum to support the continued training of Peer Reviewers;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Development of a checklist of requirements for both Reviewers and Reviewees;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Creation of a responsibility matrix to clarify roles and accountabilities; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Determination of the timing for conducting the Peer Review, scheduled for July\/August 2018.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The SCCS further noted that the principles of the CARICOM Code of Good Statistical Practices form the foundation of Quality Assurance and are aligned with ongoing work under the <a href=\"https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/2026\/01\/02\/caricom-quality-assurance-framework-phase-1\/\">CARICOM Quality Assurance Framework<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Additionally, it was noted that the CGSP self-assessment exercise should be conducted through a collaborative process, involving all staff of the National Statistical Office (NSO).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5038&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;right&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Quality Assurance Framework Phase 2&#8243; style=&#8221;gradient&#8221; gradient_color_1=&#8221;sky&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fstatistics.caricom.org%2F2026%2F01%2F02%2Fcaricom-quality-assurance-framework-phase-ii%2F|title:CARICOM%20Quality%20Assurance%20Framework-Phase%20I&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Quality Assurance Framework Phase 1&#8243; style=&#8221;gradient&#8221; gradient_color_1=&#8221;orange&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fstatistics.caricom.org%2F2026%2F01%2F02%2Fcaricom-quality-assurance-framework-phase-1%2F|title:CARICOM%20Quality%20Assurance%20Framework-Phase%20I&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768785812938{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5044&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The Peer Review System<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The CARICOM Peer Review Methodology, developed and piloted under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), is a key mechanism for assessing compliance with the CARICOM Code of Good Statistical Practices (CGSP). Embedded within the CARICOM Quality Assurance Framework (CQAF), the methodology supports continuous improvement of official statistics across the Region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The Peer Review process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Provides structured and independent assessments of national statistical practices;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Identifies strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Promotes transparency, accountability, and regional harmonisation of statistical systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Peer Reviews are conducted by teams of three to four qualified statistical experts from CARICOM, who assess the level of compliance of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) with the CGSP.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1768784014901{background-image: url(https:\/\/statistics.caricom.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/top-divider4.png?id=4907) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Get Involved<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Email for info&#8221; 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