The Government of Grenada, in conjunction with the CARICOM Secretariat, yesterday began a Regional Training Workshop in Basic Statistics for Statisticians and Civil Registrars, at the Coyaba Beach Resort in St. George’s.
The aim of this training is to improve the quality and comparability of mortality and fertility statistics in member states.
The decision to have this workshop was based on recommendations made in the plan of action for continuous strengthening of civil registration and vital statistics.
The workshop, which will run until August 1st 2008, has participants from St. Kitts, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the CARICOM Secretariat, and host country Grenada.
The participants from Grenada include representatives from the Central Statistical Office and the Ministry of Health.
Apart from developing important statistical skills, it is hoped that the training will also continue to foster and strengthen the relationship between the Central Statistical Office and the Ministry of Health. .