SAMOSIR — SEGARIS.CO — The Regency Government together with the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Samosir Regency held a Sectoral Statistics Development activity aimed at improving data quality to support regional development.
In the event which took place on November 19, 2024 in the Samosir Regent’s Office Hall, the Regional Secretary of Samosir Regency, Marudut Tua Sitinjak, received the Statistical Development Index (IPS) from the Head of BPS Samosir, Devita Norani Saragih.
For 2024, the IPS of Samosir Regency reached a value of 2.14 with the predicate “Sufficient,” an increase compared to the previous year.
As a form of appreciation, BPS Samosir also gave awards to several Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) for their contributions in compiling statistical data: Dukcapil Service: Fastest Data Contributor, Ketapang and Agriculture Service: Most Complete Data and Best Data Producer, Health Service: Best Data Producer, Environmental Service: Received Sectoral Statistics Recommendation.
Marudut Tua Sitinjak expressed his appreciation for the submission of IPS and encouraged all OPDs to care more about statistical data management.
“OPD leaders must understand and utilize statistics as evaluation and planning materials. Accurate data is the key to designing targeted policies,” said Marudut.
He added that valid data will support more focused and accountable development planning.
“At the beginning of this RPJPD, evaluation based on accurate data is very important to ensure that planning is not done speculatively,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Head of BPS Samosir, Devita Norani Saragih, appreciated the role of OPD in implementing the 2024 Sectoral Statistics Implementation Evaluation (EPSS).
She emphasized the importance of the One Data Indonesia principle in improving data quality.
“Sectoral statistics are needed for internal agency needs and future development. Coaching and evaluation will continue to be carried out every year to measure the quality of statistical implementation,” explained Devita.
She also reminded that around 80 percent of development indicators come from data provided by OPD.
Therefore, synergy and collaboration are the keys to advancing Samosir Regency.
As the Data Guardian, the Head of the Communication and Information Service, Immanuel Sitanggang, emphasized the need to improve the quality and speed of data presentation by OPD.
“There are five assessment domains in EPSS, including the One Data Indonesia principle, data quality, statistical business processes, institutions, and national statistics, which cover 19 aspects and 38 indicators. OPD must conduct periodic reviews to ensure the sustainability of improving data quality,” said Immanuel.
With strong synergy between OPD and BPS, Samosir Regency is optimistic that it can improve the quality of statistical data that will have a direct impact on the progress of regional development. [Hatoguan Sitanggang/***]
