The Director of International Cooperation Department at Statistics Canada, Mr. Eric Rankurt, is expected to arrive here on November 23 - 27, 2014 to hold meetings with senior officials at Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics (MDPS). The visit comes as part of the Ministry’s efforts in building national  statistical capacity to meet the development needs for statistical data required  for policy formulation and implementation monitoring. During his visit,  Mr. Rankurt is expected to deliver presentations on Statistics Canada best practices and lessons learnt. The visit aims to introduce the Canadian statistical system and its components relating to data collection, dissemination, analysis and delivery, in accordance with international standards as examples and sources for decision makers. The visit also aims to identify the priority areas of cooperation between MDPS and Statistics Canada. Sources at the Ministry said the upcoming visit will lay the foundations for closer future cooperation between MDPS and  Statistics Canada.