政府統計處 Census and Statistics Department Introduction to the Work of the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD)

政府統計處 Census and Statistics Department Government Statistical Service Census and Statistics Department (C&SD) 31 government departments and bureaux are established with statistical units... the work of which being coordinated by the Census and Statistical Department Government Statistical Service

政府統計處 Census and Statistics Department Functions of the C&SD Conducting Statistical Surveys and Operating Statistical Systems to produce statistical data Providing Consultation and Support Services on Statistical Matters Performing Statistical Analysis and Disseminating Statistical Data and Analytical Results

政府統計處 Census and Statistics Department Organisation and Scope of Work Labour Statistics Dissemination of Statistics Support of IT applications in statistical work Training and development Population Censuses, By-censuses and Demographic Statistics Labour Forces Characteristics Social Surveys Trade Statistics National Income Statistics Trade System Industry Statistics Distribution and Services Statistics Balance of Payments Statistics Census and Statistics Department Economic Statistics Division (2) Price Statistics Economic Statistics Division (1) General Statistics Division Social Statistics Division Economic Statistics Division (3) Science and Technology Statistics Notes :(1)There are also three other branches, viz. Administration Branch (Finance, Personnel etc.), Technical Secretariat (methods research) and Development Branch (development strategy, quality assurance). (2)Statistical staff in each division also provide statistical support services to a number of other government departments / bureaux.

政府統計處 Census and Statistics Department Outposted Statistical Units in Government Secretariat and Other Departments Government Secretariat (Central Policy Unit) Government Secretariat (Education and Manpower Bureau) Government Secretariat (Economic Analysis Division, Financial Secretary ’ s Office) Department of Health Hong Kong Police Force Housing Department Social Welfare Department Transport Department Trade and Industry Department Examples:

政府統計處 Census and Statistics Department Statistical Coordination Within the Government Provide professional consultancy services to policy bureaux and departments Statistical units in the Government Secretariat and government departments Coordinate statistical activities within the government Implement uniform statistical standards Promote quality standards of statistical services and strengthen the application of statistics for planning and policy formulation in the public sector Maintain close contact and communication with the international statistical community and keep abreast of user’ needs

政府統計處 Census and Statistics Department Professional Standards in Statistical Work Official statistics compiled must be reliable and must have reached an acceptable level of precision prior to their dissemination Promoting uniform statistical standards amongst government departments bureaux Enhancing statistical systems to meet changing users’ needs and local environment High quality standards maintained in collection, compilation and analysis of data Keeping official statistics abreast with international developments Methodology and definitions used complied with international statistical conventions and standards

1.To provide adequate, relevant, reliable and timely statistics to facilitate research, discussion, planning and decision making within the government and in the community. II. Mission I. Vision To provide high-quality statistical services, contributing to the social and economic developments of Hong Kong. III. Values Census and Statistics Department 2.To ensure that the compilation and dissemination of statistics are in accordance with scientific principles, professional ethics and international standards. 3.To promote a user-based culture, ensuring that users can obtain effective and convenient services. 4. Respect for privacy 5. Progressing with the times 6. Commitment to excellence 1. Professionalism 2. Objectivity and neutrality 3. Cost-effectiveness

政府統計處 Census and Statistics Department Establishment of Census & Statistics Department Professional staff Sub-professional and survey field staff (Including statistics supervisor grade staff) Executive, clerical, secretarial and other staff Year

政府統計處 Census and Statistics Department Establishment of Statistical Staff in the Government Statistical Service Establishment C&SD Outposted Total establishment : 1522 (Including 519 other staff) （ As at 1 September 2004)