Definition of the National Statistical System -SEN-

It is the organic complex of all government agencies, autonomous and semi-autonomous decentralized entities and municipalities that have among their functions any activity related to the development, collection, analysis and publication of statistical information.

• National Statistical System based on the Organic Law of the National Institute of Statistics -INE- Decree Law 3-85.
• Details of the SEN set forth in the regulations of INE's Organic Law
• Sectoral Coordinating Offices for Statistics: They bring together institutions related to the subject and joint publications are produced.

The SEN provides guidance through guidelines and regulations

• Assistance to the OCSES in the preparation of statistical documents such as: compendiums, documents on specific topics.
• The National Statistical System provides guidelines for the production of sectoral and national statistics.
• The SEN guides, through the preparation of technical and methodological notes, the continuous improvement of the statistics generated by each of the public institutions.
• Disseminates the fundamental principles of official statistics.
• Promotes compliance with the Regional Code of Good Statistical Practices for Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Promotes the holding of national or sectoral statistical meetings, with the objective of harmonizing procedures and adopting quality standards.