SWOT analysis SWOT analysis for strategic planning for statistical activities

Example
Example taken from the report on the second working session of the strategic planning for Heads of National Statistical Offices in Asia and the Pacific.

Background
The report presents the guidelines for a SWOT analysis and the results of the working session. It identifies key elements of the mission and the organisation of the SWOT analysis into four items : strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.

Second SIAP/UNESCAP Management Seminar for Heads of National Statistical Offices in Asia and the Pacific 14- 16 January 2004

Day 2: 15 January 2004

Module 2: Strategic Planning for Statistical Activities Report on Working Session 2
Guidelines for Module 2 - Working Session 2 Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Form 4 groups according to the group list circulated yesterday In each group, select a rapporteur In each group, select a facilitator Each group will discuss all of the issues below The group rapporteur will report back to the plenary, using computer or overhead projector. Time allocated: Two hours Issues for discussion 1. 2. 3. What are the key elements of the "mission" of a NSO? What values (or principles) should a NSO hold dear (list 6 or 7)? What are the 5 greatest Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) confronting NSOs in the region?

Consolidated summary of discussion group reports on issues for discussion Issue 1 – Mission The key elements of the "mission" of a NSO, identified by the four discussion groups were: • To collect, compile, analyse and disseminate the statistics and to provide the statistical services required by governments, the public and international organisations to plan for a better future for the country and its people. This requires statistics to be:

relevant to the needs of users, accurate, reliable, timely and compiled in accordance with international standards; readily accessible; and disseminated in such a