The Philippine Experience CountrySTAT as a Tool for Establishing Metadata: The Philippine Experience By: Maura S. Lizarondo Jing B. Jalisan Bureau of Agricultural Statistics Department of Agriculture, Philippines

Topics Introduction Objective Meaning, uses & considerations in creating metadata Requirement so the CountrySTAT Establishing Metadata for AgStat Present Issues and Concerns Concluding Notes

Introduction CountrySTAT Facilitates access & use of statistical data standards for data standards for metadata Basically contains: national data subnational data other data metadata

Metadata in Philippine Statistical System Designation of statistics Monitoring of designated statistics Publication of metadata

Objective To present a synthesis of the processes and outputs of the Project leading to the establishment of metadata

Just for emphasis Metadata is data about the data It describes and documents the statistical data. It facilitates sharing, querying, understanding and use of the data over its lifetime. It helps transforms data into information

What should we consider in creating good metadata? It should be able to describe and provide feedback about processes in the statistics production chain, from planning to dissemination and use. It should be able to respond to the needs of both users and producers of data. It indicates the quality of data.

What does the CountrySTAT require? Can we address these requirements? Data support Web facility PC – Axis family of software Metadata Skills

Establishing the metadata for the Philippine AgStat System Conduct of national training workshops on the framework and IT solution on preparation and publication of CountrySTAT data requirements and their metadata Participants: Technical and IT personnel of major statistical agencies

ABS and Statistics Canada Benchmarking and Assessment of Current Practices in the Publication of Metadata FAOSTAT data quality framework ABCDQ Metadata guidelines from UN Statistical Commission and Economic Commission ABS and Statistics Canada

BAS – Government Statistics Accessibility Program Metadata: 1. Concepts and Definitions 2. Units of Measures 3. Reference Period 4. Scope and Coverage 5. Source and Frequency 6. Estimation and Compilation Methodology 7. Periodicity of Dissemination 8. Mode and Schedule of Dissemination 9. How to Access 10. Contact Details

Other Statistical Agencies’ Metadata The Data: coverage, periodicity and timeliness Access by the public Integrity Quality Summary of Methodology

Present Issues and Concerns: Interpretation of Terms Used in Outline Details of Information Regarding Agencies Structures, Budgets, Resources and Programs Publication of Metadata in the Website

Concluding Notes Deeper understanding and appreciation of metadata system Advocacy Capacity building