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International work on classifications – Methods and tools
United Nations Statistics Division
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What classifications are part of What classifications are part of our work?our work?
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Statistical CommissionStatistical Commission
Established: 16th February 1946 24 members, according to geographical
distribution pattern:– 5 members from Africa– 4 members from Asia– 4 members from Eastern Europe– 4 members from Latin America & Caribbean– 7 members from Western European and other States
4 years membership 1 meeting per year (since 1999)
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Statistical CommissionStatistical Commission
Commission shall assist the Economic & Social Council:– “In promoting the development of national
statistics and the improvement of their comparability;
– In the coordination of the statistical work of specialized agencies;
– In the development of the central statistical services of the Secretariat;
– In advising the organs of the United Nations on general questions relating to the collection, analysis and dissemination of statistical information;
– In promoting the improvement of statistics and statistical methods generally.”
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Work on ClassificationsWork on Classifications
UN Statistical Commission
UNSD ILO UNESCO WHO Membercountries
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Work on ClassificationsWork on Classifications
UN Statistical Commission
UNSD ILO UNESCO WHO Membercountries
Expert Group on International Economic and Social Classifications
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Expert GroupExpert Group
Central coordinating body for classification matters
Ensures harmonization and convergence among classifications in the family
Recommends, examines changes/updates Adopts schedules for updates Can install subgroups
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Work on ClassificationsWork on Classifications
UNSC
EG UNSD
Economic Classifications(Activities, products,expenditures)
Trade Classifications
Time Use Classification
Technical Subgroup
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Work on ClassificationsWork on Classifications
UNSC
EG UNSD
Economic Classifications(Activities, products,expenditures)
Trade Classifications
Time Use Classification
Technical Subgroup
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Work on ClassificationsWork on Classifications
UNSD
Economic Classifications(Activities, products,expenditures)
Technical Subgroup
Other sources:- Workshops- Regional groups- Convergence project- Classifications Hotline
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Technical SubgroupTechnical Subgroup
currently there’s one TSG, concerned with revisions of ISIC, CPC – Created by the Expert Group in 1999
Reports back to Expert Group Generally: carry out technical, analytical
or exploratory tasks
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Technical SubgroupTechnical Subgroup
Generally: carry out technical, analytical or exploratory tasks: – Concept discussions– Papers on special issues– Drafting of proposals for classification
structures– Maintain contact with other groups and
national offices– Rulings on interpretation issues– Review additional inputs
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Work on ClassificationsWork on Classifications
UNSC
EG UNSD
Economic Classifications(Activities, products,expenditures)
Trade Classifications
Time Use Classification
Technical Subgroup
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Economic Classifications in Economic Classifications in UNSDUNSD ISIC CPC Classifications of Expenditure According
to Purpose:– COFOG– COICOP– COPNI– COPP
Others…
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Next steps for UNSDNext steps for UNSDISIC CPC SITC COFOG..
* - Update
1948195819681989
2002*
198919982002*
1951196119751986
2007 2007
1968
1998
2007??2007?
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Revision Process for ISIC/CPC - 2007Revision Process for ISIC/CPC - 2007
Initial questionnaireRecorded ISIC/CPC issues
Concepts paperDraft high-level structure (ISIC)
Regional workshopsCountry questionnaire
Complete ISIC draft
Country review
Final ISIC draft
TSG
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Information exchangeInformation exchange
Classifications hotline (CHL)– Contact for interpretation questions,
proposals, clarifications etc.
email: [email protected]
Fax: 1 (212) 963-1374
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Information exchangeInformation exchange
Classifications website– General information and meeting
information (EG, TSG, WS)– Classifications registry• Updated classifications• Revision process• Interpretations, Rulings, Proposals
– Country monitoring
http://unstats.un.org/unsd/class