GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Project title
 

Strengthening the Statistical Capacity of Ministry of Education

Priority area
 

Statistics

Beneficiary

Ministry of Education

Co-Beneficiary
 

Duration

20 months (28/12/2010-28/08/2012)

EU contribution (Euro)

€1,850,000

PROJECT SUMMARY

Brief description of the project and main objectives
 

The project purpose is to upgrade the data collection system of the MoNE according to the EU standards in the area of education by developing a system which will enable all beneficiaries to have reliable and coherent data on finance, personnel, student enrolment, graduations and drop outs that are in line with national and international definitions and that can serve as a reliable basis in the decision-making process.

Location

Ankara

Achievements / expected outputs

• Data collection dissemination system of MoNE is identified and compared with best practices in EU countries.
• IT/ICT infrastructure and software portfolio of MoNE is identified and compared with best practise in EU countries.
• Training needs are identified.
• Explanation of the Eurostat educational statistics methodology completed.
• EUROSTAT Educational Statistics Methodology is adapted to MoNE specifications.
• Technical and managerial capacity of policy-makers, decision-makers and technical staff is improved.
• MoNE databases aligned with EU standards are upgraded.
• Reliable, coherent and analysable data which are compatible with EUROSTAT norms/standards are settled.
• Raised awareness among policy-makers and experts of MoNE on the usage of statistical indicators in decision making process and expertise on the new statistical system of MoNE are raised.
• New statistical system of MoNE aligned with EUROSTAT norms in use.