Availability accessibility and utilization of Pacific Island demographic data -- issues of data quality and user relevance.

Abstract

While ensuring that data are available and available on time it is imperative to en sure also that they are of good quality - reliable (of sound quality) and valid (meaning that they do measure what they are meant to). This requires skilled and experienced staff in place right through out Pacific island countries and territories national statistical systems and not merely at the level of section or agency head. (authors)