Alton Hollett ADM, Economics and Statistics Branch Robert Reid Director, Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency Department of Finance Government of Newfoundland and Labrador The System of Community Accounts
Introduction What are the Community Accounts? Data for 400 communities 200 neighborhoods Health and school regions Economic Zones, NL Rural Secretariat and HRDC geographies System relies heavily on graphics and data viewing tools
An Innovation – A Conceptual Framework Data based on conceptual framework Reflects factors that contribute to the WB of areas Tells much about life in communities Makes user the expert/ a major factor in the success of the CAs Reflects many factors related to sustainability, development, social/economic status, quality of life and population health
Fully Developed Software System Front end makes data access and use easy Back end allows ease in managing and maintaining the system Remote access soon available
Impact of the CAs? Central source for free quality data Centre piece for data dissemination Changed business of the NLSA Capacity elevated types/complexity of work More data used in Government business Facilitated informed thinking and decision-making in and outside Government
Applications, Collaborations and Credits Adopted by Governments of Nova Scotia and PEI Discussion with other provinces in progress Version for Australian state under discussion Collaboration with Australian Bureau of Statistics/universities and the OECD IPAC Award for Knowledge Management NL Award of Excellence Short-listed for UN Award For Public Service Senate Committee on Population Health recommended for use Canada-wide
Our Current Conceptual Framework: The System of Community Accounts
City of St. John’s Well-Being Indicators Community Snapshot
Comparing Well-Being indicators over time Shows relative rank of community chosen Easy of compare one community to another Shows range of values at community level (NL 10%)
Mapping Indicators Compare relative rank of communities and includes geographic perspective
Mapping Indicators Compare relative rank of communities and includes geographic perspective
Well-Being Summary Bringing all indicators together in one place
Provides capability to compare all communities by selecting a region
Neighbourhood data shows variation within larger urban areas
Mapping of Community Assets
Data Analysis Tools Motion Charts – Dynamic Changes in Communities
Data Analysis Tools – Mapping Regional Indicators
Data Analysis Tools – Utilizing Interactive Google Mapping
Acknowledgements Social Economic Spatial Analysis Unit (SESA) System of Community Accounts Team Dr. Doug May Dr. Cory Giles (NLMBM)