DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS OF JORDAN A PRESENTATION ON THE EXPERIENCE OF THE DEPARTMENT ON THE EXPERIENCE OF THE DEPARTMENT ON ON Manila, the Philippines June 2012 DATA DISSEMINATION

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN LEGAL BASIS The Department OF Statistics (DOS), was established in 1949 under the statistical law no. 24 of 1950 and its amendments, until 2012 where a new provisional law replaced it. The Department OF Statistics (DOS), was established in 1949 under the statistical law no. 24 of 1950 and its amendments, until 2012 where a new provisional law replaced it.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN MISSION STATEMENT To produce and disseminate timely and high-quality statistical data that meet the user’s various and changing needs with a view to contributing to the comprehensive development process in Jordan. To produce and disseminate timely and high-quality statistical data that meet the user’s various and changing needs with a view to contributing to the comprehensive development process in Jordan.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN ORGANIZATION DOS consists of twelve directorates and fifty- three divisions. At the top of hierarchy is the Director General who reports to the Minister of Planning.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN STAGES OF STATISTICAL PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTAION Frame updating Frame updating Publicity campaign Publicity campaign Sample design Sample design Questionnaire design Questionnaire design Field operations Field operations Data processing Data processing Results & tabulation Results & tabulation Data analysis & dissemination Data analysis & dissemination

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN DATA COLLECTION DOS considers the following elements in its practices:  Accuracy and Quality Control  Implementation of Global Recommendations  Confidentiality  Objectivity  Evaluation  Friendly relationship with respondents

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN CLASSIFICATIONS & DEFINITIONS IMPLEMENTED INTERNATIONAL STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION (FOR ALL ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES) INTERNATIONAL STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION (FOR ALL ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES) CENTRAL PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION CENTRAL PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION BROAD ECONOMIC CATEGORIES (BEC) BROAD ECONOMIC CATEGORIES (BEC) HARMONIZED SYSTEM (HS) HARMONIZED SYSTEM (HS) STANDARD INTERNATIONAL TRADE CLASSIFICATION (SITC) STANDARD INTERNATIONAL TRADE CLASSIFICATION (SITC) CLASSIFICATION OF THE FUNCTION OF THE GOVERNMENT (COFOG) CLASSIFICATION OF THE FUNCTION OF THE GOVERNMENT (COFOG)

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN STATISTICAL PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED 1. Population & Housing Units Censuses & Household surveys: - Population & Housing Units Census. - Employment & Unemployment Survey. - Population & Family Health Survey. - Household Expenditure & Income Survey - Jobs Creation Survey - Use of IT at Homes and Establishments Survey - Child Labor Survey

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN 2. Establishment Censuses & Economic Surveys: - Establishment Census - Industrial Survey - Services Survey - Transport, Storage & Communications Survey - Construction Statistics - Wholesale & Retail Trade Survey - Employment Survey - Foreign Direct Investment Survey - Arrivals & Departures Survey STATISTICAL PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN 3. Economic Statistics: - Consumer Price Index (CPI) - Industrial Production Index - Producer Price Index - Wholesale Price Indexes - National Accounts STATISTICAL PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN 4. Livestock & Agricultural Censuses & Surveys: - Agricultural Census - Livestock Census - Crops Production Survey - Livestock Survey - Agricultural Prices - Environmental Statistics STATISTICAL PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN DATA DISSEMINATION Sources of the data published by DOS: - Internal Sources (censuses, surveys, and Ad hoc surveys carried out by DOS) - External Sources (data provided by other data producers in public & private sectors) such as MOH, MOE, CBJ and factories…etc

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN DISSEMINATION POLICY: Data should be relevant Data should be relevant Data released to all and at the same time Data released to all and at the same time Monitoring of user requirements for: Monitoring of user requirements for: Timeliness Timeliness Accessibility Accessibility Data quality & consistency Data quality & consistency Confidentiality Confidentiality Latest methods of dissemination Latest methods of dissemination DATA DISSEMINATION

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH DATA USERS To maintain transparency: To maintain transparency: DOS meets with data users before and after implementation of any statistical programme (e.g., questionnaire design). DOS meets with data users before and after implementation of any statistical programme (e.g., questionnaire design). DOS also meets with data users prior to dissemination of data. DOS also meets with data users prior to dissemination of data. We take initiative to build and sustain relationships with our users – data users make valuable suggestions. We take initiative to build and sustain relationships with our users – data users make valuable suggestions.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN The process of interaction includes a direct dialogue through meetings, seminars & workshops with: The process of interaction includes a direct dialogue through meetings, seminars & workshops with:  Government officials  Academics & researchers  Business executives  Mass media staff ( Training Courses )  International organizations BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH DATA USERS

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN DOS designed a user satisfaction questionnaire for regular feedback. DOS designed a user satisfaction questionnaire for regular feedback. Questionnaire is included with all DOS data products and gathers information on: Questionnaire is included with all DOS data products and gathers information on: User profile User profile Data needs Data needs Usability and interpretability of data Usability and interpretability of data Content of data products Content of data products Delivery formats Delivery formats BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH DATA USERS

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN DOS plans for a council of advisors to;  Review DOS statistical programmes.  Consider interactions with data users.  Consider statistics produced by other organizations.  Recommend changes to DOS programmes.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN DATA DISSEMINATION Means of Dissemination and Data Delivery: 1- Traditional: Publications and Reports (Hardcopy ). Publications and Reports (Hardcopy ). Press and Press Releases. Press and Press Releases. Library and Personal visits. Library and Personal visits. 2- Electronic: Data bank. Data bank. Internet. Internet. E- mail ( We have more than addresses ) E- mail ( We have more than addresses ) CD- Rom CD- Rom Floppy Diskettes. Floppy Diskettes. Telefax. Telefax.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN Problems experienced by data users: Lack of technical knowledge of statistical processes, and methodology. Lack of technical knowledge of statistical processes, and methodology. Data produced doesn’t meet anticipated needs. Data produced doesn’t meet anticipated needs. Data not available in time frame requested by users. Data not available in time frame requested by users. Sometimes data are difficult to be interpreted. Sometimes data are difficult to be interpreted. Data inaccessible. Data inaccessible. Skepticism in accuracy and methodologies implemented. Skepticism in accuracy and methodologies implemented. DATA DISSEMINATION

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN Distribution of institutions using our products Public sector60% Public sector60% Non- governmental Institutions10% Non- governmental Institutions10% Academia10% Academia10% Press5% Press5% International organizations5% International organizations5% Private Sector10% Private Sector10% DATA DISSEMINATION

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN Distribution of means of data provision  Hard copy30%  40%  CDs & Floppy diskettes10%  Telefax10%  Personal visits5%  Others (seminars, lectures,……etc)5% DATA DISSEMINATION

DEPARTMENT OF STATISITCS- HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN CONCLUSION Jordanian Department of Statistics has been working for over 62 years to collect data about all aspects of life, and is committed to providing relevant data to meet user needs.