Countries with Discrepancies Between National and International Data Working Group nr:2 Session 2 Discrepancies Between National and International Data Countries with Discrepancies Between National and International Data All countries have observed some discrepancies in the indicators under discussion
Session 2 Discrepancies Between National and International Data Indicators for which the Discrepancies are More Striking Indicator Reasons for discrepancy 1.1 $1/day Missing components of calculating the indicator (eg, PPP, CPI) Some data are new and not yet published Country data not available at World Bank (Mauritius) 2.1 Enrolment ratio This is explained by differences in the population data used Population estimates are obtained from UNPD 2.3 Literacy rate Unavailability of data, in which case UNESCO uses modeling Modeling used is acceptable by countries
Indicators for which the discrepancies are more striking cont… Reasons for discrepancy 7.8 Proportion of population using improved drinking water Agency data points are estimated using regression Latest figures from surveys and censuses are not published Country data missing at UNICEF Some countries use proportion of households 7.9 Proportion of population using improved sanitation facility Shared facilities not being considered as improved
Session 2 Discrepancies Between National and International Data Reasons for Discrepancies 1.1 1.8 2.1 2.3 4.1 5.2 7.8 7.9 Different definitions X Different population estimates Different methods (explain differences) Other (explain)