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Code5.21.01.01.sdds
Indicator NameSpecial Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS)
Short definitionThe Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) was established by the IMF for member countries that have or that might seek access to international capital markets, to guide them in providing their economic and financial data to the public. Although subscription is voluntary, the subscribing member needs to be committed to observing the standard and provide information about its data and data dissemination practices (metadata).
Long definitionThe Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) was established by the IMF for member countries that have or that might seek access to international capital markets, to guide them in providing their economic and financial data to the public. Although subscription is voluntary, the subscribing member needs to be committed to observing the standard and provide information about its data and data dissemination practices (metadata). The metadata are posted on the IMF's Dissemination Standards Bulletin Board. The SDDS is expected to enhance the availability of timely and comprehensive data and improve the functioning of financial markets.
SourceWorld Bank: World Development Indicator (Primary Data Documentation). Original Source: IMF SDDS website
TopicStatistical Capacity Indicator (SCI)
Statistical concept and methodologyScore is 1 for subscribing countries.
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