New Technologies and the fundamental principles for official statistics -Palestine experience  Ramallah, Palestine

Palestine in figures Indicator Year Value Population mid-year (Million) 2016 4.3 Sex ratio 103.3 Media age 20.0 Life expectancy at birth: Males 72.1 Life expectancy at birth: Females 75.5 Population density (person/km2) 800 Unemployment Rate (15 years and over) 3rd quarter, 2016 28.4 Literacy Rate (15 years and above) 2015 96.7 Poverty rates among individuals 2011 25.8 GDP per capita (US$) 1,744,5

Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics PCBS established in 1993 First census 1997 and now prepare to the third census using new technology 2017 300 permanent employees in addition to temporary ones ISO9001 2008, Palestinine international awawrd for excellent and creativity 2007 and many other awards EFQM

Basis of scientific research Statics Simplicity Science Probability Theory  18th century use of statistics in his first in the collection of data on population * Armies * for land distribution to farmers One of the most important science that depended on the political, economic and cultural development. Etc After Before Basis of scientific research

Simple table and reports Data Big Data Simple table and reports Metadata Paradata …..Data …. Always new

Central Bureau of Statistic #4 - 2000 25 article there is Law that provides for the existence of a statistical system undermines the data collection and dissemination in accordance with the regulations and instructions. Article (2) The mission of PCBS is to develop and enhance the Palestinian official statistical system based on legal grounds that organize the process of data collection and utilization for statistical purposes Article (3) 1. Create a comprehensive and unified statistical system it serves as a tool at the disposal of the Palestinian ministries and institutions guidance for diagnosing problems and assess progress. 2. Provide accurate official statistics, about the situation demographic, social, economic and environmental trends to serve the Palestinian community. 3. collecting vital statistics, which publishes about Palestine and the Palestinians by any country or international organization and analysis of these statistics. Article (4) All individuals have the right to obtain official statistics collected, processed and disseminated by the Bureau in accordance with the adopted rules and instructions, taking into consideration the honouring of data confidentiality and individuals' privacy.

Occupation is the main challenge PCBS Challenges and Facts Occupation is the main challenge facing our work Israel dominant we still use 2G, which start use in 1992, 2001 2G ended 4G and soon 5G The challenge can we provide statistical figures upon which the planning and decision-making under the various measures which we live? And the answer is always yes

Global statistics 2016 (LinkedIn) Figures Global statistics 2016 (LinkedIn) Population = 7.395 Billion 46% use Internet = 3.419  Billion Social Media 31% = 2.307 Billion Chat room News Ads Games Telecom company Search The basis of any planning and construction statistics provided with the accuracy and quality standardized It believes that social media has greater than the power of money, and said that the popularity of these sites contributed to the victory ... Donald Trump

Fundamental principles of official statistics In 1992, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) adopted the fundamental principles of official statistics in the UNECE region The United Nations Statistical Commission adopted these principles in 1994 at the global level. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) endorsed the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics in 2013; and in January 2014  Relevance, impartiality and equal access Professional standards and ethics Accountability and transparency Prevention of misuse Sources of official statistic Confidentiality Legislation National coordination Use of international standards International cooperation

Principle V: considered cost Statistical agencies are to choose the source with regard to quality, timeliness, costs and the burden on respondents 4 Stages delete 6 Stages in 1 Printing questioner, quid's, manual Cost Transfer questioners Storing cost Transportation

Table Compared number of employees - labour force survey Principle V: considered cost Statistical agencies are to choose the source with regard to quality, timeliness, costs and the burden on respondents Table Compared number of employees - labour force survey Paper New Technology NO. Stage No. Emp 1. Collecting Data 23 2. Editing 6 3. Coding 2 4. Data Entry 4 5. Data Editing 6. Data Cleaning 7. Total 39 25% Budget

Principle VI: The Secret (Privacy) Use a paper questionnaire makes it available for anyone can see (employees, checkpoints soldiers, nosy) Screen User ID Data on the device cannot read or interpreted Encrypted Who have access to download data from server can read it

Fundamental principles of official statistics Other principles are committed  Relevance, impartiality and equal access Professional standards and ethics Accountability and transparency Prevention of misuse Sources of official statistic Confidentiality Legislation National coordination Use of international standards International cooperation

Lessons learned Law is needed (Law protects, safeguard) New technologies advanced us positively to a new level and exceeded many challenges New Technology Enhanced the quality Commitment to international standards increases the quality

Khaled Hantouli khalid@pcbs.gov.ps