country presentation pakistan

COUNTRY PRESENTATIONCOUNTRY PRESENTATION

PAKISTAN PAKISTAN

Presented byPresented by

Muhammad Akram Janjua,Muhammad Akram Janjua,Director GeneralDirector General

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics,Pakistan Bureau of Statistics,Government of PakistanGovernment of Pakistan

Contents Contents Country Profile (Key Indicators)Country Profile (Key Indicators) Structure of Statistical System in PakistanStructure of Statistical System in Pakistan Brief History of PBSBrief History of PBS The General Statistics (Reorganization) Act, 2011The General Statistics (Reorganization) Act, 2011 Organizational Chart of PBSOrganizational Chart of PBS Overview of Official Statistical System in PakistanOverview of Official Statistical System in Pakistan Functions of PBSFunctions of PBS Sections of PBSSections of PBS Publications of PBSPublications of PBS Key Economic Indicators of PakistanKey Economic Indicators of Pakistan Implementation of International Standards/PracticesImplementation of International Standards/Practices Implementation of Regional Statistical ProjectsImplementation of Regional Statistical Projects Implementation Status of the Proposals of 4th HLEGM Held Implementation Status of the Proposals of 4th HLEGM Held

in Islamabad during 7-8 April 2011in Islamabad during 7-8 April 20113

Country Profile Country Profile (Key Indicators end June, 2012)(Key Indicators end June, 2012) Name :-Name :- Islamic Republic of PakistanIslamic Republic of Pakistan Capital:Capital: IslamabadIslamabad Independence Day:Independence Day: 14 August 194714 August 1947 Border countries:Border countries: Afghanistan, China, India, IranAfghanistan, China, India, Iran Area:Area: 796,095 sq km796,095 sq km Population:-Population:- 180.71 Million 180.71 Million UrbanUrban 67.55 Million 67.55 Million RuralRural 113.17 Million113.17 Million Population Growth Rate (%):-Population Growth Rate (%):- 2.032.03 Religions:Religions: Muslim 95%Muslim 95%

Christians, Hindus, and others Christians, Hindus, and others 5% 5%

Labor Force:-Labor Force:- 59.3 Million59.3 Million Employed Labor Force:-Employed Labor Force:- 55.8 Million55.8 Million Un-Employed Labor Force:-Un-Employed Labor Force:- 3.5 Million3.5 Million Un-Employment Rate:-Un-Employment Rate:- 6.0 Percent6.0 Percent

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Country Profile ( cont.)Country Profile ( cont.) Life Expectancy (Years)Life Expectancy (Years)

Females:-Females:- 66.166.1 Males:-Males:- 64.364.3

Crude Birth Rate (per 1000 person):-Crude Birth Rate (per 1000 person):- 27.227.2 Crude Death Rate (per 1000 person):-Crude Death Rate (per 1000 person):- 7.2 7.2 Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000 person):- Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000 person):- 69.069.0 Literacy Rate:-Literacy Rate:- 58.0 58.0

(June,11)(June,11) Male:-Male:- 69.069.0 Female:-Female:- 46.046.0

Expenditure on Education (%age of GNP):-Expenditure on Education (%age of GNP):- 1.81.8 Expenditure on Health (%age of GNP):-Expenditure on Health (%age of GNP):- 0.30.3 Per Capita Income:-Per Capita Income:- US$ 1372US$ 1372 Exchange Rate:-Exchange Rate:- Rs.88.31/US$Rs.88.31/US$ Financial Year:-Financial Year:- 1st July to 30th 1st July to 30th

JuneJune

Structure of Statistical System in PakistanStructure of Statistical System in Pakistan

Centralized SystemCentralized System

Pakistan Bureau of StatisticsState Bank of PakistanMinistry of FinancePlanning Commission of Pakistan

Decentralized SystemDecentralized System

Provincial Bureaus of Statistics (Punjab, KPK, Sindh and Balochistan)

Brief History of PBSBrief History of PBS

After independence of Pakistan, Central Statistical After independence of Pakistan, Central Statistical

Office (CSO) was setup by the Government of Pakistan Office (CSO) was setup by the Government of Pakistan

in 1950 as an attached department of Economic Affairs in 1950 as an attached department of Economic Affairs

Division. Since then statistical system was reviewed Division. Since then statistical system was reviewed

from time to time by both local and foreign consultants. from time to time by both local and foreign consultants.

In 1972, on the recommendation of IBRD Mission, In 1972, on the recommendation of IBRD Mission,

Central Statistical Office (CSO) was upgraded to a full-Central Statistical Office (CSO) was upgraded to a full-

fledged Statistics Division. fledged Statistics Division.

Brief History of PBSBrief History of PBS

The Division was re-organized in 1981 and its technical The Division was re-organized in 1981 and its technical

wing (the then CSO) was converted into Federal Bureau wing (the then CSO) was converted into Federal Bureau

of Statistics (FBS) as one of its attached departments. of Statistics (FBS) as one of its attached departments.

As a step forward Government of Pakistan has As a step forward Government of Pakistan has

established Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, by merging established Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, by merging

Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS), the Population Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS), the Population

Census Organization, The Agriculture Census Census Organization, The Agriculture Census

Organization and the Technical wing of Statistics Organization and the Technical wing of Statistics

Division.Division.

The General Statistics (Reorganization) Act, 2011The General Statistics (Reorganization) Act, 2011

Government of Pakistan has established Pakistan Bureau of Government of Pakistan has established Pakistan Bureau of

Statistics w.e.f. 23rd December, 2011. The former Federal Statistics w.e.f. 23rd December, 2011. The former Federal

Bureau of Statistics, the Agriculture Census Organization, Bureau of Statistics, the Agriculture Census Organization,

the Population Census Organization and the Technical Wing the Population Census Organization and the Technical Wing

of Statistics Division have been merged in Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Division have been merged in Pakistan Bureau

of Statistics. The Secretary, Statistics Division is authorized of Statistics. The Secretary, Statistics Division is authorized

to hold the additional charge of the post of Chief Statistician.to hold the additional charge of the post of Chief Statistician.

Organizational Re-structuring is in progressOrganizational Re-structuring is in progress


Change of Name from Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS) to Change of Name from Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS) to

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS)

Under the Act, three data collecting departments i.e FBS, Under the Act, three data collecting departments i.e FBS,

Population Census Organization, and Agriculture Census Population Census Organization, and Agriculture Census

Organization have been merged into PBSOrganization have been merged into PBS

The General Statistics (Reorganization) Act, 2011, governs the The General Statistics (Reorganization) Act, 2011, governs the

collection, compilation, and dissemination of statistics.collection, compilation, and dissemination of statistics.

The Act authorizes the Statistical Authorities and the Governing The Act authorizes the Statistical Authorities and the Governing

Council to ensure smooth statistical operations in the country.Council to ensure smooth statistical operations in the country.


PBS is an autonomous body headed by Chief Statistician who is PBS is an autonomous body headed by Chief Statistician who is

also Federal Statistics Authority under the Statistics Actalso Federal Statistics Authority under the Statistics Act

The Act ensures confidentiality of information on individual, The Act ensures confidentiality of information on individual,

firm or institution and provides legal coverage to statistical firm or institution and provides legal coverage to statistical

activities in the country and also ensures that the collected activities in the country and also ensures that the collected

information is used only for statistical purposes.information is used only for statistical purposes.

The Act ensures statistical reporting and individuals or The Act ensures statistical reporting and individuals or

establishments that fail to supply data or supply false data can be establishments that fail to supply data or supply false data can be

fined/imprisoned under the Actfined/imprisoned under the Act

Governing CouncilGoverning Council

The powers and functions of the Bureau and the general and The powers and functions of the Bureau and the general and

over all direction, management, control and superintendence over all direction, management, control and superintendence

of the affairs of the Bureau shall vest in the Governing of the affairs of the Bureau shall vest in the Governing

Council and all actions, decisions, guidelines, directions, Council and all actions, decisions, guidelines, directions,

orders and policies made or issued by the Governing Council orders and policies made or issued by the Governing Council

in the exercise of the said powers and functions shall be sent in the exercise of the said powers and functions shall be sent

to the Bureau for compliance and implementation.to the Bureau for compliance and implementation.

Governing CouncilGoverning Council The Federal Government shall constitute the Governing The Federal Government shall constitute the Governing

Council consisting of at least seven members. The members Council consisting of at least seven members. The members will be will be

i) Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs and i) Minister for Finance, Revenue, Economic Affairs and Statistics who shall be the Statistics who shall be the ChairmanChairman of the Governing Council of the Governing Council

ii) Secretary, Statistics Divisionii) Secretary, Statistics Division

iii) Chief Statistician of the Bureau and iii) Chief Statistician of the Bureau and

iv) four members shall be appointed by the Federal iv) four members shall be appointed by the Federal Government from private sector who shall be eminent Government from private sector who shall be eminent professionals of known integrity and competenceprofessionals of known integrity and competence

The Chief Statistician of the Bureau shall act as Secretary of The Chief Statistician of the Bureau shall act as Secretary of the Governing Councilthe Governing Council

Organizational Chart of PBSOrganizational Chart of PBS

Overview of Official Statistical System in PakistanOverview of Official Statistical System in Pakistan

Sources Censuses Surveys/Studies

Annual and sub annual

Multiannual

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

Population, Agriculture, Livestock, Economic Census, Census of Large Scale Manufacturing Industries

Prices (CPI, SPI, WPI, PPI),

Production (QIM),

PSLM,

LFS, National Accounts, Foreign Trade Statistics,

Family Budget Survey, Demographic Survey, Time use, SHMI, WRT, PSLM, HIES

State Bank of Pakistan

BOP, Banking statistics, Quarterly, Bi-annual and annual reports

Provinces Collect data on crops, mining, manufacturing MICS

Others Government Finance statistics (MoF), P & D Division, FBR

Functions of PBSFunctions of PBS Collection, compilation and analysis of statistical data Collection, compilation and analysis of statistical data

relating to various sectors of economyrelating to various sectors of economy

Publication of statistical dataPublication of statistical data

Supply of statistical information to Federal Ministries, Supply of statistical information to Federal Ministries,

Provincial Governments and other organizationsProvincial Governments and other organizations

Research with a view of improving statisticsResearch with a view of improving statistics

Exchange of statistical information with foreign countriesExchange of statistical information with foreign countries

Technical advice and statistical coordination with other Technical advice and statistical coordination with other

departmentsdepartments16

Functions of PBSFunctions of PBS Evaluation and introduction of standard concepts, definition and Evaluation and introduction of standard concepts, definition and

classifications pertaining to national statistical seriesclassifications pertaining to national statistical series

Clearance of statistical projects undertaken by different Clearance of statistical projects undertaken by different organizationsorganizations

Evaluation of efficient computation methods for statistical Evaluation of efficient computation methods for statistical estimationestimation

Implementation of policy laid down by the Statistics Division by Implementation of policy laid down by the Statistics Division by suitably adopting the Statistical System of Pakistan to conform suitably adopting the Statistical System of Pakistan to conform with the policywith the policy

Undertaking the National censuses and surveysUndertaking the National censuses and surveys17

Wings of PBSWings of PBSa) FBS Winga) FBS Wing Agriculture StatisticsAgriculture Statistics Business RegisterBusiness Register Demographic and ResearchDemographic and Research Energy & Mining StatisticsEnergy & Mining Statistics Foreign Trade StatisticsForeign Trade Statistics IndustryIndustry Labor Force StatisticsLabor Force Statistics National AccountsNational Accounts Pakistan Social And Living Standards MeasurementPakistan Social And Living Standards Measurement Population Welfare StatisticsPopulation Welfare Statistics Price StatisticsPrice Statistics Social StatisticsSocial Statistics

b) PCO Wingb) PCO Wing

c) ACO Wingc) ACO Wing

d) Training Wingd) Training Wing

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Most Recent Publications of PBSMost Recent Publications of PBS Quantum Index Numbers of Large Scale Manufacturing Quantum Index Numbers of Large Scale Manufacturing

Industries (QIM) for September 2012Industries (QIM) for September 2012

Quarterly Contraceptive Performance Report April-June, 2012Quarterly Contraceptive Performance Report April-June, 2012

Labor Force Survey 2010-11Labor Force Survey 2010-11

Monthly Review of Foreign Trade June, 2012Monthly Review of Foreign Trade June, 2012

Monthly Review of Foreign Trade May, 2012Monthly Review of Foreign Trade May, 2012

National Accounts 2011-12 (Provisional), 2010-11 (Revised) National Accounts 2011-12 (Provisional), 2010-11 (Revised)

and 2009-10 (Final)and 2009-10 (Final)19

Most Recent Publications of PBSMost Recent Publications of PBS Monthly Review of Foreign Trade March, 2012Monthly Review of Foreign Trade March, 2012

Agricultural Statistics of Pakistan 2010-11Agricultural Statistics of Pakistan 2010-11

Newsletter April 2012Newsletter April 2012

Monthly Review of Foreign Trade February, 2012Monthly Review of Foreign Trade February, 2012

Monthly Review of Foreign Trade January, 2012Monthly Review of Foreign Trade January, 2012

Newsletter March 2012Newsletter March 2012 Pakistan Employment Trends 2011Pakistan Employment Trends 2011 Social Indicators of Pakistan 2011Social Indicators of Pakistan 2011 Agricultural Census 2010 - PakistanAgricultural Census 2010 - Pakistan

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Most Recent Publications of PBSMost Recent Publications of PBS District Level Employment Trends 2009-10District Level Employment Trends 2009-10

Crops Area And Production By Districts (1981-82 TO 2008-09)Crops Area And Production By Districts (1981-82 TO 2008-09)

Labour Force Survey 2010-11 Quarterly ReportsLabour Force Survey 2010-11 Quarterly Reports

Pakistan Social And Living Standards Measurement Survey Pakistan Social And Living Standards Measurement Survey

(PSLM) 2010-11 Provincial / District(PSLM) 2010-11 Provincial / District

Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2010-11Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES) 2010-11

Compendium on Environment Statistics of Pakistan 2010Compendium on Environment Statistics of Pakistan 2010

Pakistan Statistical Year Book 2011Pakistan Statistical Year Book 2011

National Health Accounts Pakistan 2007-08National Health Accounts Pakistan 2007-0821

Key Economic Indicators of PakistanKey Economic Indicators of Pakistan

Period GDP Growth rate of

Tot.Inv

CPI Growth

(%)

Tot.Inv (% of GDP)

National Savings (% of GDP)

1960s 6.8 - 3.2 - -

1970s 4.8 21.8 12.5 17.1 11.2

1980s 6.5 4.2 7.2 18.7 14.8

1990s 4.6 8.1 9.7 18.3 13.8

2000s 4.8 15.0 7.7 18.9 16.92010-11 (R) 3.0 2.3 13.9 13.1 13.2

2011-12 (P) 3.7 9.7 10.8 12.5 10.7

Implementation of International Implementation of International Standards/PracticesStandards/Practices

International Standards Industrial Classification (ISIC)International Standards Industrial Classification (ISIC)Pakistan Standard Industrial classification (PSIC 2007) has been Pakistan Standard Industrial classification (PSIC 2007) has been adopted from United Nations’ “International Standard Industrial adopted from United Nations’ “International Standard Industrial Classification of all Activities” (ISIC), Revision 3.1Classification of all Activities” (ISIC), Revision 3.1Pakistan Standard Industrial classification (PSIC Rev.4 2010) has Pakistan Standard Industrial classification (PSIC Rev.4 2010) has been prepared and published by adaptation from International been prepared and published by adaptation from International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC REV. 4)Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC REV. 4)

Implementation of System of National Accounts (SNA) 2008Implementation of System of National Accounts (SNA) 2008

Pakistan is following the concepts of SNA 2008 in its re-basing of Pakistan is following the concepts of SNA 2008 in its re-basing of National Accounts from 1999-2000 to 2005-06.National Accounts from 1999-2000 to 2005-06.

The preparation of Central Product Classification (CPC) in line The preparation of Central Product Classification (CPC) in line with CPC Version 2 of United Nations, is in progress.with CPC Version 2 of United Nations, is in progress.

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Implementation of Regional Statistical ProjectsImplementation of Regional Statistical Projects PBS Training Wing has conducted a training program on "Short -PBS Training Wing has conducted a training program on "Short -

Term Business Statistics" held during 5-7 November 2012 with the Term Business Statistics" held during 5-7 November 2012 with the collaboration of Statistical, Economic and Social Research and collaboration of Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC)Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC)

Pakistan hosted the 4th High Level Expert Group (HLEG) Meeting of Pakistan hosted the 4th High Level Expert Group (HLEG) Meeting of the ECO National Statistical Offices during 7-8 April, 2011the ECO National Statistical Offices during 7-8 April, 2011

A training program on CSPRO software has been scheduled from A training program on CSPRO software has been scheduled from 26th November to 14th December, 2012 at PBS Training Wing26th November to 14th December, 2012 at PBS Training Wing

A training program on STATA software was conducted during 3rd A training program on STATA software was conducted during 3rd September to 7th September 2012.September to 7th September 2012.

Various trainings/workshops are organized for the Capacity Building Various trainings/workshops are organized for the Capacity Building of the Staff of PBSof the Staff of PBS

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Implementation Status of the Proposals of 4Implementation Status of the Proposals of 4thth HLEGM Held in Islamabad HLEGM Held in Islamabad

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Agenda Item No.

Proposal/Recommendation Status

Item No.7Para 13

Development of ECO Statistical Network (ECOSTAT)Development of ECO Statistical Network (ECOSTAT)

PBS has nominated DDG (DP) as focal person for ECOSTAT.

Para 14 Provision of updated data, information, news and comments to the ECO Secretariat to be placed on the network

PBS regularly supplies variety of statistical information/socio-economic data to ECO Secretariat as per the demand for the ECOSTAT and other ECO Reports and Publications.

Para 15 Views and suggestions on the development of the ECO Statistical Network

Comments of the PBS on ECOSTAT were supplied to ECO Secretariat

Item No.8 Para 16

Regional Harmonized Statistical Methodology-Nomination of Representative for the Committee on Regional Harmonized Statistical Methodology

PBS has nominated Dr.Bahrawar Jan, DDG, to represent in the committee.

Item No. 9 Para 19

ECO Comprehensive Capacity Building ProgrammeProposals and views on ECO Comprehensive Capacity Building Programme

Pakistan delegation may like to suggest that ECO Secretariat may arrange Trainings on Quarterly National Accounts, Supply and Use Tbale, Informal Sector Statistics, Environmental Accounting System, Health Accounting System, GIS and Computer Packages for Statistical analysis as well as exchange of Statistical experts, provision of financial support for statistical development projects in ECO-Member Countries.

Implementation Status of the Proposals of 4Implementation Status of the Proposals of 4thth HLEGM Held in Islamabad HLEGM Held in Islamabad

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Agenda Item No.

Proposal/Recommendation status

Para 20 Need for an individual model of Statistical Capacity Building (SCB) based on the NSDS of ECO Member Countries

PBS has developed its National Statistics Development Strategy (NSDS)

Item No.10Para26

International CooperationGIZ invitation to ECO NSOs for participation in the E-Learning Course on National Accounts

This training was arranged at Islamabad by GIZ during July 2011, but due to shortage of time, ECO Member Countries could not be invited for the Training.

Item No.11Para 29

Provision of input for the compilation of ECO Annual Economic Report 2010

PBS regularly supplies data to ECO Secretariat for ECO publications including Annual Economic Report.

Para 29 Nomination for the Committee on Regional Harmonized Statistical Methodology

Dr. Bahrawar Jan, DDG, has been nominated to represent Pakistan in the said committee.

Arrangement for participation in the 3rd MHNSO to be held on 24-25 May 2011 in Kabul.

Mr.Munir Ahmad Aslam, DDG, PBS, attended the meeting.

Thank youThank you

www.pbs.gov.pk

Implementation Status of the Decisions / Recommendations of the Report Implementation Status of the Decisions / Recommendations of the Report of the 4of the 4thth Meeting of the ECO High Level Expert Group on Statistics 7-8 Meeting of the ECO High Level Expert Group on Statistics 7-8

April,2011, Islamabad PakistanApril,2011, Islamabad Pakistan

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S.No. Decisions / Recommendations Implementation Status

1 The 166th CPR Meeting held on 23rd February 2011 welcomed official upload of the ECO Statistical Network (ECOSTAT), presented by the Representative of the Statistical Centre of Iran in Member States about this matter and requested them to explore ECOSTAT and provide their views and comments regarding the further upgrades of the Network before launching ECOSTAT, the Statistical Centre of Iran provided training to the Member States through a formal note verbal to nominate their Focal Points for ECOSTAT form the National Statistical Offices Turkey has expressed its views that the establishment of ECOSTAT was successful and it will act as useful platform for exchange of data and information in the region.

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has nominated DDG (DP) as focal person nominated DDG (DP) as focal person for ECOSTAT.for ECOSTAT.



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2 Under this Agenda item the Secretariat presented to the meeting the detailed content and functioning of the ECOSTAT to the meeting in this presentation all the documents, data and statistics ( Compendia and ECO Key Statistical Indicators), charts and diagrams, news and publications which are available in the network were introduced to the Member States. The main part of the network (Login) which produce analytical Statistical reports for the Members States, was also demonstrated to the delegates in this connection, the Secretariat draw the attention of the meeting to active and continued cooperation of the ECO NSO’s in providing timely and updated data, information news and comments to the Secretariat to be placed on the network.

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Pakistan Bureau of Statistics regularly supplies variety of statistical regularly supplies variety of statistical information ( socio-economic data) to information ( socio-economic data) to ECO Seretariat as per their demands ECO Seretariat as per their demands for the ECOSTAT and other ECO-for the ECOSTAT and other ECO-Reports / Publications.Reports / Publications.



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3 The Secretariat requested the Member States to explore ECOSTAT and provide their views and suggestions on the development of the network as stated in the official correspondence to the Member States. It was suggested by the delegation Pakistan that all views and proposals of Member States on the development of the ECOSTAT could be forwarded to the Secretariat to be considered by the 3th meeting of the ECO Heads of the NSO’s, scheduled to be held on 24-25 may 2011 in Kabul.

Comments of Pakistan Bureau of Comments of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on ECOSTAT were supplied Statistics on ECOSTAT were supplied to ECO Secretariat.to ECO Secretariat.



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4 Establishment of the Committee on Regional Harmonized Statistical Methodology was agreed by the 3rd HLEGM on Statistics held on 5-6 October 2010 in Kabul which discussed modalities for working on a system of harmonized concepts, definitions, standards and methodologies among Eco NSOs following the meeting the Secretariat requested the Member States to nominate their representative to this Committee by the time, Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan have nominated their representatives for this Committee. The meeting reiterated its request to the remaining member States to nominate their representative to the Committee by 10th May, 2011.

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Pakistan Bureau of Statistics nominated Dr. Bahrawar Jan, Deputy nominated Dr. Bahrawar Jan, Deputy Director General to represent in the Director General to represent in the Committee on Regional Harmonized Committee on Regional Harmonized Statistical Methodology. Statistical Methodology.



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5 The Draft Overview of the Process of Coordination by NSO’s in the ECO Member States which was prepared by the Secretariat was discussed in the 3rd HLEG Meeting on Statistics and considered by the Member States as comprehensive Capacity Building Strategy for ECO. Following the said meeting, the Secretariat requested National Statistical Offices of the ECO region, to provide their relevant views and proposals on ECO Comprehensive Capacity Building Programme on Statistics. The Secretariat has confirmed receipt of views and proposals from the Republic of Turkey the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Pakistan delegation may like to Pakistan delegation may like to suggest that ECO-Secretariat may suggest that ECO-Secretariat may arrange Trainings on Implementation arrange Trainings on Implementation of UN-System of National Accounts -of UN-System of National Accounts -2008, Quarterly National Accounts, 2008, Quarterly National Accounts, Informal sector statistics Environtal Informal sector statistics Environtal Accounting System, Health Accounting System, Health Accounting System and Computer Accounting System and Computer Packages for Statistical analysis as Packages for Statistical analysis as well as exchange of Statistical experts, well as exchange of Statistical experts, provision of financial support for provision of financial support for statistical development projects in statistical development projects in ECO-member Countries. ECO-member Countries.



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6 The Republic of Turkey stated that each member country needs an individual model of the Statistical Capacity Building (SCB). it was suggested that national policy makers of each country formulate their own action plan for SCB in cooperation with their national institutions. After each Member State develops its national statistical strategy for SCB, ECO Secretariat or a committee should design and develop ECO’s Comprehensive Capacity Building Strategy based on the NSDS Meanwhile, Turkey announced its readiness to send its experts of TurkStat for consultancy services to ECO member countries in cooperation with SESRIC in view with its work programme, if so desired by Member States.

Pakistan is already benefiting from Pakistan is already benefiting from the GIZ technical assistance for the GIZ technical assistance for capacity building in the form of capacity building in the form of Trainings and office equipment such Trainings and office equipment such assistance from ECO-Secretariat for assistance from ECO-Secretariat for capacity building will be welcomed. capacity building will be welcomed. As far as National Statistics As far as National Statistics Development Strategy is concerned. Development Strategy is concerned. Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has already developed its strategy already developed its strategy (NSDS). (NSDS).



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7 GIZ Bernd Struck, Principal Advisor of Germany International Cooperation Organization informed the meeting about the recent activities of the organization for development of statistics. He briefly explained the joint project of GIZ with Federal Bureau of Statistics of Pakistan on implementation of the System of National Accounts (SNA 2008) and informed the meeting on holding E-Learning Course in National Accounts, scheduled to be held in July 2011 in Islamabad. He invited ECO NSOs for participating in this course and offered provision of local hospitality to participants of this course from ECO Member States.

This Training was arranged at This Training was arranged at Islamabad by GIZ, but due to Islamabad by GIZ, but due to shortage of time. ECO Member shortage of time. ECO Member Countries could not be invited for the Countries could not be invited for the Training. Training.



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8 In view of compilation of ECO Annual Economic Report 2010. Member States were reminded to provide the requested inputs for the Report.

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Pakistan Bureau of Statistics regularly supplies data to ECO-regularly supplies data to ECO-Secretariat for ECO Publications Secretariat for ECO Publications including Annual Economic Report including Annual Economic Report etc.etc.



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9 Nomination for the Committee on Regional Harmonzied Statistical Methodology is still awaited by Member States (excluding Turkey, Iran and Afghanistan). The remaining Member States were requested to take action on this issue.

Dr. Bahrawar Jan, Deputy Director Dr. Bahrawar Jan, Deputy Director

General, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, General, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics,

Islamabad has been nominated to Islamabad has been nominated to

represent Pakistan in the said represent Pakistan in the said

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10 In Connection with the 3rd MHNSO to be held on 24-25 May, 2011 in Kabul, Member States were requested to make necessary arrangement for participation in that meeting and providing the views and proposal regarding the Draft Agenda of the meeting.

Mr. Munir Ahmad Aslam, Deputy Mr. Munir Ahmad Aslam, Deputy

Director General, Pakistan Bureau of Director General, Pakistan Bureau of

Statistics attended the meeting.Statistics attended the meeting.

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