Panama: Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes—Data Module; Response by the Authorities; and Detailed Assessments Using the Data Quality Assessment Framework
IMF Staff Country Reports, October 26, 2006
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Bibliographic details
- Published: October 26, 2006
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451830880.002
Overview and main findings
- Panama has a well-developed macroeconomic statistical system.
- The government recognizes the importance of good statistics for policy and investment decisions.
- All statistical agencies are committed to further statistical progress by promoting implementation of the National Strategy for Statistical Development (NSSD).
Executive Directors' recommendations
- Proceed with the amendment to the Law of the Controller General aimed at creating the National Institute of Statistics.
- Implement the annual supply and use framework to investigate discrepancies and improve consistency.
Thematic coverage (subjects and keywords)
- Subjects: Balance of payments statistics, Commercial banks, Consumer price indexes, Economic and financial statistics, Financial institutions, Financial statistics, National accounts, Prices
- Keywords: balance of payments, Balance of payments statistics, banking sector statistics, Central America, Commercial banks, consultancy in producer price indices, Consumer price indexes, CR, DSC portal, Financial statistics, hard copy, ISCR, time series
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- The data module of the Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes