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2.6 Core competencies<br />

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Technological capability: the people, information technology (IT), information systems (IS) and geography are central<br />

to the production of statistical information.<br />

Logistical capability: the ability of organisational processes and systems to collect statistical information on a large<br />

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Political astuteness: the ability to understand and respond to the political environment and related pressures.<br />

Administrative capability: the ability to manage in a statistical environment, including planning, communication and<br />

public relations, as well as governance.<br />

2.7 Strategic objectives<br />

In order to implement the new strategic direction, the following six strategic objectives will drive strategic change in the<br />

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2.7.1 Strategic objective 1: Expand the statistical information base by increasing its depth,<br />

breadth and geographic spread<br />

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of statistics, Stats SA translated the measurement of these priority outcomes, together with international frameworks for<br />

statistical reporting and the needs of users, into ten statistical themes that constitute the universe of statistical production.<br />

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in the following ten areas:<br />

Economic growth and transformation<br />

Prices<br />

Employment, job creation and decent work<br />

Life circumstances, service delivery and poverty<br />

Population dynamics<br />

Safety and security<br />

Sustainable resource management<br />

Health<br />

Education<br />

Rural development, food security and land reform<br />

the <strong>South</strong> <strong>Africa</strong> I know, the home I understand

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