SANTO DOMINGO – A groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize migration statistics in the Dominican Republic has been officially unveiled. The National Statistics Office (ONE), in a strategic partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and backed by financial support from the European Union, has publicly presented the outcomes of its transformative project, ‘Figures that Include’.
This comprehensive program was specifically engineered to fortify the nation’s capacity to generate precise and reliable migration statistics by harnessing administrative records from various public institutions. The core mission involved a significant enhancement in the availability, quality, and practical application of existing data, converting raw information into standardized, comparable official statistics.
Key project milestones included a rigorous evaluation of the quality of current administrative records, extensive documentation of statistical methodologies—with a particular emphasis on processes at the General Directorate of Migration—and the critical harmonization of all migration-related data sets to guarantee nationwide consistency and dependability.
Furthermore, the initiative has catalyzed the development of more sophisticated and integrated information systems. These advanced systems are poised to deliver superior measurement of migration flows and provide deeper insights into the demographics and conditions of migrant populations. This robust data infrastructure is expected to supply indispensable evidence for crafting informed and effective public policies.
ONE Director Mildred Martínez hailed the project as a monumental leap forward in the nation’s approach to data production and utilization. The international collaborators also underscored the initiative’s profound significance. Mario Serrano of the partnering agencies highlighted that enhanced data directly translates to improved planning and policy efficacy. European Union Ambassador Raúl Fuentes Milani emphasized the project’s pivotal role in advancing evidence-based governance and tackling social vulnerabilities.
The ‘Figures that Include’ project is meticulously aligned with both national and international frameworks, including the National Development Strategy 2030 and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Its execution was a coordinated effort involving major national bodies such as the Central Electoral Board, the Ministry of Interior and Police, the Ministry of Education, and the Attorney General’s Office.