## DATA FOR DECISIONS (D4D) FUND STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING — AGENDA AND LOGISTICAL NOTE

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### Seminar on Statistics Capacity Development — Monday, June 5, 2023
- Venue: Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), Bygdøy allé 2, Oslo, Norway
- 12:00 PM–12:15 PM (Oslo Time)
  - Welcome
    - Mr. Bård Vegar Solhjell, Director, Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad)
    - Ms. Bjørg Sandkjær, State Secretary (International Development), Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  - Introductory Remarks
    - Ms. Carol Baker, Deputy Director, Statistics Department, IMF
- 12:15PM – 1:15PM
  - Country Cases (Moderator: Mr. Eric Mottu, Deputy Division Chief, Institute for Capacity Development, IMF)
    - Uganda and Government Finance Statistics
      - Dr. Albert Musisi, Commissioner for Macroeconomic Policy, Ministry of Finance of Uganda
    - Uzbekistan and External Sector Statistics
      - Mr. Otabek Tojiddinov, Head of BOP Division, Central Bank of Uzbekistan
    - Discussion
- 1:15PM – 2:15PM
  - Statistics CD in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States (Including integration with surveillance and lending)
    - Moderator: Mr. Eric Mottu
    - Ms. Carol Baker
    - Mr. Issouf Samake, Senior Economist, African Department, IMF
    - Discussion
- 2:15PM – 2:30PM
  - Break
- 2:30PM – 3:15PM
  - Statistics Norway’s approach to capacity building, and lessons learned
    - Mr. Vebjørn Aalandslid, Deputy Head of Division, Division for Development Cooperation, Statistics Norway
    - Discussion
- 3:15PM – 4:00PM
  - Strengthening Capacity on Governance Statistics
    - Ms. Mariana Neves, Governance Statistics Specialist, UNDP Oslo Governance Center
    - Discussion
- 4:00PM – 4:15PM
  - Closing session
    - Remarks by the Chair
      - Ms. Toril-Iren Pedersen, Assistant Director, Section for Governance and Transparency, Norad
    - Remarks by the IMF
      - Ms. Carol Baker

### Steering Committee Meeting — Tuesday, June 6, 2023
- 9:00AM – 9:15AM (Oslo Time)
  - Welcome
    - Mr. Per Fredrik Ilsaas Pharo, Director, Department for Partnerships and Shared prosperity, Norad
  - Introductory Remarks
    - Ms. Carol Baker
- 9:15AM – 10:15AM
  - D4D Fund Achievements and Strategic Log Frame Interim Reporting
    - Mr. Paul Austin, Division Chief, Statistics Department, IMF
    - Discussion
- 10:15AM – 10:30AM
  - Break
- 10:30AM – 11:30PM
  - D4D Fund Delivery Plans (May 2023–October 2024) and Response to the Mid-Term Evaluation
    - Mr. Paul Austin
    - Discussion
- 11:30PM –12:00PM
  - Trust Fund Governance
    - Update on Finances and Operations
      - Mr. Eric Mottu
    - Procedural Issues
      - (1) SC Endorsements
      - (2) Endorsement of Chair for the Coming Period
      - Ms. Reidun Gjengedal, Senior adviser Section for Governance and Transparency, Norad
- 12:00PM – 1:30PM
  - Lunch Provided by Norad
- 1:45PM – 2:30PM
  - IMF Capacity Development State of Play — Building strong economic institutions that steer us towards a greener, more resilient, digital and inclusive future
    - Mr. Eric Mottu
    - Discussion
- 2:30PM – 3:30PM
  - D4D Fund Phase II — Outlining the medium-term priorities of the D4D Fund
    - Ms. Carol Baker
    - Discussion
- 3:30PM – 4:00PM
  - Closing Session
    - Remarks by the Outgoing Chair
      - Ms. Toril-Iren Pedersen
    - Remarks by the Incoming Chair (video message)
      - Ms. Hae Ryun Kim, Director of International Cooperation Division, Statistics Korea
    - Remarks by the IMF
      - Ms. Carol Baker

### Logistical Note (Event operations and participant information)
- Venue
  - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), Bygdøy allé 2, Oslo, Norway
  - Passport or other picture ID will be needed for registration at the reception. Participants will be picked up the reception and guided to the meeting venue.
- Order of Events
  - JUNE 5TH — INFORMATION CENTER 5TH FLOOR
    - 11:30 – 12:00 Registration and light lunch
    - 12:00 – 16:15 Seminar on Statistics Capacity Development
  - JUNE 6TH — MEETING ROOM #1, 1ST FLOOR
    - 09:00 – 16:00 Steering committee meeting
- Meals
  - Coffee will be provided during breaks.
  - Lunch will be provided on both days with vegetarian & vegan options.
  - Dietary restrictions: signal to Reidun Gjengedal: reidun.gjengedal@norad.no.
- Visa Requirements
  - Nationals of the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA) do not currently require a visa to visit Norway for tourism due to the EU and Schengen policies of free movement.
  - For specific visa requirements and exemptions based on nationality, contact your local Norwegian Embassy/Consulate to apply.
- COVID-19 Restrictions
  - As of February 12, 2022, the travel-restrictions upon entry into Norway were lifted. The same rules as prior to the COVID-19 pandemic apply.
  - There are no requirements for testing, quarantine or registration upon arrival in Norway.
- Accommodation (hotels within walking distance to Norad)
  - HOTEL SOMMERO — www.sommerohouse.com (2 minutes walk)
  - SCANDIC SOLLI — Scandic Solli | Solli Plass nær Aker Brygge | Scandic Hotels (4 minutes walk)
- Transport to the Airport
  - The easiest and fastest transportation both from and to the airport is by regional train (NOK 118) or the airport express train (NOK 230)
  - The train station Nationaltheatret is about 10 minutes walking distance from Norad.
  - Total travel time from Norad is 40 minutes in average (the airport express train a few minutes faster), with relatively frequent departure times.

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