to be credible, trustworthy and unhindered in its mission, a statistical agency must maintain a position of independence from undue external influences, and avoid the appearance that its collection, analysis or dissemination processes might be manipulated for political or partisan purposes.
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Bishop emphasizes the need for independence in statistical agencies to avoid political manipulation.
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