1.1.1 Statistics are compiled on an impartial basis

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The terms and conditions under which statistics are produced guarantee the professional independence of the data producing agency.

• 34 A law or other formal provision addresses the need for the professional independence of the data producing agency (umbrella agency and Education data producing agency) and prohibits interference from others including other government agencies, in the compilation and or dissemination of statistical information.

• 35 If there is no law or formal provision to support professional independence, traditions or cultures of professionalism are clearly recognized as essential to the credibility of statistical results (e.g. others including other government agencies, understand the importance or non interference.

Professionalism is actively promoted and supported within the data producing agency.

• 36 Formal (using internal and external experts) and on the job training in the methodology and compilation methods is provided.

• 37 Professionalism is promoted in the workplace (e.g. the publication of methodological papers, by encouraging participation in organizing lectures, conferences, and meetings with other professional groups, etc.).