The united nations statistics division (unsd) commended the methodology developed by the general authority for statistics (gastat) for designing and managing statistical surveys. in the un handbooks on household surveys:he United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) commended the methodology developed by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) for designing and managing statistical surveys. In the UN Handbooks on Household Surveys, UNSD also adopted GASTAT's Request Assessment and Decision (RAD) tool as a practical model of professional practices that enhance the quality of statistical survey design and the efficiency of implementation. This move reflects Saudi Arabia's level of statistical development.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the handbook's inclusion of RAD reflects international recognition of GASTAT's work and its methodology for planning, designing, and managing surveys. The handbook described the methodology as a structured, rigorous process that ensures statistical surveys meet high standards of quality, accuracy, and relevance. This adds value to data and improves the efficiency of its use in supporting public policies and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. These efforts are accompanied by investment in developing statistical methodologies and tools in the Kingdom in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.
The development of the RAD tool is part of GASTAT's ongoing efforts to build national statistical tools and methodologies, develop institutional capabilities, and transform its experience in survey implementation into applicable, sustainable practices and tools to enhance the quality of statistical work.