brief introduction of bbs who we are: the pds forum what we do: activities-in a nutshell short...
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• Brief introduction of BBS• Who we are: the PDs forum• What we do: Activities-in a nutshell• Short description of 10 ongoing projects
– Project brief– Major activities undertaken– Synergies towards Economic Census 2013
• The way forward
Brief introduction of BBS
• Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the NSO of Bangladesh is working under Statistics and Informatics Division (SID), Ministry of Planning;
• The broad functions of BBS are to collect, compile, analyze and disseminate data and statistics on social, economic, demographic, and agriculture sectors;
• BBS is headed by a Director General and perform its duties through eight wings headed by Directors;– Five subject matter wings– Three service wings
Organizational Structure of BBS
Who we are : the PDs forum1. Population and Housing Census 20112. Monitoring the Situation of Vital Statistics, Bangladesh3. Economic Census 20134. Strengthening of Industrial Statistics, Bangladesh5. Geographic Information System (GIS)6. Digital Information System (DIS)7. Monitoring the Situation of Children and Women 8. Food Security-Nutritional Surveillance Component9. Harmonization of Agricultural Statistics10. National Strategy for the Development of Statistics
What we do (major activities)
• Conduct decennial Population Census• Estimate intercensal demographic events through survey• Conduct decennial Economic (non-farm activities) Census• Develop Classifications & produce industrial statistics• Produce GIS maps for censuses and surveys• Web-enabled dissemination through GIS • Monitor the situation of children and women • Conduct PEC for main surveillance of nutrition• Harmonize the methodology for crop yield rate• Prepare National Strategy for the Development of Statistics
Project brief: Population Census 2011 project1. Project title Population and housing Census 20112.Estimated cost Tk. 25259. 79 lakh3. Development partner
UNFPA, EU ,USAID, USCB
4. Project duration July 2008- December 20135. Objectives ● To conduct the 5th national population and housing
census of Bangladesh through count of 100% households and population on specific date of 2011
● To collect detailed socio-economic data on sample areas to complement the main count.
● To develop benchmark database for all areas of the country for preparation of development programmes
● To develop sampling frame for all socio-economic surveys
● To use in area delimitation and updating of electoral rolls of all national and local level elections
Major activities►This Project has completed the Pre-Census and During-Census
activities● Main Census conducted during 15-19 March 2011● Preliminary result published in 16 July 2011● Final Result (Community Report) published in 16 July 2012.● PEC conducted during 10-14 April 2011● Sample Census conducted 15-25 October 2011● Socio-Economic report published in 30th December 2012Present Activities:
● Preparation of District Reports, Urban Area report, Union Statistics, Administrative Report.
● Population Projection
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Synergies towards Economic Census 2013
● Use of IT Equipments, ● Sharing Census Experience● Human Resources
Showcase Product:● Community Reports● National and District Reports● Socio-economic and Demographic Report● Population Projection● IMPS Design and Thematic Analysis
Project brief: MSVSB Project1. Project title Monitoring the Situation of Vital Statistics of
Bangladesh (MSVSB) Project2. Estimated cost 2953. 85 Lakh Taka 3. Development partner
GOB
4. Project duration July, 2012 - June, 20175. Objectives To make population projection in inter-censal period
To strengthen the existing database of vital statistics
To compile Demographic & Health Statistics
To monitor the progress of MDGs such as :
• Under Five Mortality Rate (U5MR)• Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) • Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) and• Total Fertility Rate (TFR)
Major activities • Data collection at field level • Printing of Survey Tafsil • Data edit, entry and process• Training /Refresher Training • Selection of Firm for Local Consultant• Publication of report• Seminar on Report• Procurement of office equipment• Working group, TC , and Steering committee meeting• Workshop • Procurement of Vehicle
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Synergies towards Economic Census 2013
Thru providing trained local Registrars at field level
Show case product
The retired age limit of govt. service has been increased from 57 year to 59 year by dint of increasing expectation of life at birth
To monitor the progress of Millennium Development Goal by 2015, 4 (four) important indicators are data obtained from the survey. Such as (a) Under Five Mortality Rate (b) Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) (c) Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and (d) Total Fertility Rate (TFR)
Project brief: Economic Census 2013 Project1. Project title Economic Census 20132. Estimated cost Tk. 19352.90 lakh3. Development partner -
4. Project duration July 2011-June 2016
5. Objectives ● To Conduct 3rd Economic Census of Bangladesh in 2013● To collect basic data on activity conducted, persons engaged, year
of establishment, type of ownership etc.● To develop benchmark database for all areas of the country for
preparation of development plans and programmes● To prepare an up to date directory of industries and business
enterprises for urban and rural areas based on Bangladesh Standard Industrial Classification( BSIC-2009)
● To develop sampling frame for planning and designing future surveys of non-farm economic activities.
● To understand the structure of the non-farm economic activities and measure the relative contribution of non-agricultural sector to the economy.
Major activities Pre Census: ● Updating of Enumeration Area (EA) and supervisor maps and
geo-codes● Designing and pre-testing of questionnaire ● Pilot Census for verifying overall preparation for the census● Preparation of publicity material and actuation of publicityDuring Census: ● Training of Master Trainers, Zonal Officers, Enumerator and
Supervisors● Holding Census Committee Meeting at Different level● Main CountPost Census: ● Storing and Inventory of Questionnaire● Data capturing, Editing, Analysis and Report Writing● PEC & Conducting Sample Census
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Synergies towards other projects
● SISB Project: BSCO and BCPC, Business Register● GIS Project: GIS maps
Show case Product: ● Business Register ● District and National Reports
Project brief: SISB Project1. Project title Strengthening of Industrial Statistics
(manufacturing sector) of Bangladesh2. Estimated cost Tk. 500 lakh3. Development partner
GOB : JDCF
4. Project duration Jan 2011- Jun 20135. Objectives To develop a reliable, efficient and demand-
driven industrial statistics thru •Product classification (BCPC), •Occupation classification (BSCO), •Cottage Industry survey, •Manufacturing industry survey, •Business register
Major activities • Review of International Standard classifications and
develop Bangladesh standard classifications;• Design, pre-testing of forms & questionnaires;• Survey fieldwork & follow-up for non-response;• WG, TC, and Steering committee meeting;• Workshop & Stakeholders’ opinion;• Develop human resources thru training on survey
methodology and data analysis;
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Synergies towards Economic Census 2013
Economic Census will be using the standard classifications developed by SISB Project.
Show case product
• Bangladesh Central Product Classification (BCPC)
• Bangladesh Standard Classification of Occupations
(BSCO)
• Business Register (manufacturing industries)
Project brief: GIS Project1. Project title Strengthening Capacity of BBS in Population and
Demographic Data Collection using GIS
2. Estimated cost Tk. 1599.25 lakh
3. Development partner
GOB : UNFPA
4. Project duration
July 2012- June 2017
5. Objectives • To Improve capacity of BBS in data collection, analysis, dissemination and report writing.
• To prepare time series data on VAW /Gender based survey in Bangladesh.
• Creation of Geo database along with Small Area Atlas using population census-2011 data.
• To improve SVRS and GIS data quality. • Updated GIS EA Mauza/Mahallah maps with health and
education facility pointed. • Online data entry system for SVRS.
Major activities • Field verification for GIS Mauza/Mahallah map.• Data collection on Health and Education facility using
GPS• Preparation of Small Area Atlas of 64 Districts.• Thematic Mapping.• VAW/Gender based survey, data entry, processing and
report writing.• Local training/Orientation for GIS and SVRS
enumerator / supervisors. • Foreign training/Study tour.
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Synergies towards Economic Census 2013
Thru developing GIS
Show case product
•Small Area Atlas for 64 Districts.
• Digital EA Mauza/Mahallah Map with Health and
Education facilities
• VAW / Gender based survey report
• Thematic maps.
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Project brief: DIS Project
1. Project Title Digital Information System
2. Estimated Cost Tk. 1267 lakh
3. Development partner
GOB
4. Project Duration
July 2011- June 2013
5. Objectives To Develop web based GIS application software and systematic storing the data of censuses and surveys
To develop dataset of spatial and attribute to meet the global requirement and 2021 vision of the government
Major activities
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Establishment of a Digital Data Lab
Procurement and installation of Machinery equipments (Servers, Storage and Network)
Arrangement of Study tour in Australia and Malaysia
Acquisition of attribute data on Population Census-2011
Acquisition of spatial Data from GIS Section of Computer Wing
Development of Web enabled Digital Information System linkage with Spatial and Attribute database
Local Training on Digital Information System
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Using Server, Network, Storage and Dissemination of Data through Web
Show Case product
It will be the first Web enabled GIS Software in Bangladesh for disseminating Censuses and Surveys result through Tables, Maps and Graphs
Synergies towards Economic Census 2013
Project brief: MSCW project1. Project title Monitoring the Situation of Children and
Women (MSCW)2. Estimated cost Tk. 685 lakh3. Development partner
UNICEF
4. Project duration Jan 2012- Dec 20135. Objectives To monitor the situation of children and
women through conducting Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) and to institutionalize and update of BDInfo in the statistical system as the national database for monitoring
progress of the indicators.
Major activities • Conduct global pilot survey on MICS• Organize wrap-up workshop on pilot• Conduct MICS 2012-13 as pioneer country• Institutionalize and update of BDInfo• Support to SVRS
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Synergies towards Economic Census 2013
Team-based and participatory approachExclusive and intensive trainingClose monitoring and supervision (SID-BBS-UNICEF-ROSA-Global MICS team-ToT)Field Monitoring Consultant
Show case product
MDG indicators
MICS indicators
BDInfo
Project brief: FS-NSC Project1. Project title Food Security – Nutritional Surveillance
Component project
2. Estimated cost
Tk. 639.70 lakh
3. Development partner
European Union
4. Project duration
July 2009 – June 2014
5. Objectives • To institutionalize the Nutritional Surveillance System in BBS • To develop the capacity of BBS human resources regarding Nutritional Surveillance•To strengthen the organizational capacity
Major activities • To conduct Post Enumeration Check ( PEC ) survey of
Nutritional Surveillance conducted by BRAC University and Helen Keller International, Bangladesh ( HKI )• To arrange different training programs for the officials of
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics ( BBS ) on the relevant areas of Nutritional Surveillance
• To support BRAC University and HKI on sample designing, questionnaire preparation etc. for the main Surveillance
• To involve local, unemployed, educated women as female facilitator in our PEC survey and making them as local workforce for our future activities
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Synergies towards Economic Census 2013 • Sharing experiences and team concepts at the field
level activities;• Coordination of field staffs;
Show case productNutritional Surveillance Results
Project brief: HDUAPS Project1. Project title Harmonization and Dissemination of
Unified Agricultural Production Statistics 2. Estimated cost Tk. 345 lakh3. Development partner
FAO
4. Project duration July 2012- Jun 20145. Objectives To develop a scientific methodology for yield
rate estimation thru •Recommending a unified methodology •Human resource development•Consultation workshop with stakeholders .
Major activities • Conducting Experimental Crop Cutting;• Conducting workshop with stakeholders;• Conducting training to 15oo officers (BBS 750, DAE 750);• Conducting data processing training ;• Preparation of Crop Cutting Manual;• Publication of Analytical Report;
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Show case product
Crop Cutting Manual (to be completed)
Analytical Report (To be completed)
Synergies towards Economic Census 2013
Project brief: Capacity building of BBS (phase-2) Project
1. Project title Capacity Building of BBS (Phase 2: NSDS Preparation) Project
2. Estimated cost TK.124.79 lakh, (GOB-Tk.11.00 lakh & PA-113.79 lakh)
3. Development partner
The World Bank
4. Project duration 1 March 2011 to 31 December 2012
5. Objectives Major objective
To introduce NSDS in Bangladesh to strengthen the National Statistical System (NSS) Other Objectives• Creation of statistical development strategy • Strengthening the statistical organization by establishing statistical cell in the relevant ministries/agencies.• Enhancing statistical capacity through human resource development• Improving data dissemination policy
Major activities • Face to face interview with the policy makers, senior officials,
researchers, academicians, experts etc;• Getting mass opinion on the present situation of statistics
through Assessment Framework;• Arranging 9 workshops, 6 at divisional headquarters outside
Dhaka;• Forming ‘Focal Point Officers Group’ with the representative
from ministries/agencies and conducting two meetings;• Forming ‘Development Partners’ Focal Point Officers Group’
and conduct a meeting;• Preparing Implementation Plan involving senior officials of
BBS;• Preparing Draft NSDS;
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Synergies towards Economic Census 2013
The Economic Census 2013 is a significant component of NSDS
Show case product
NSDS Report
The Way Forward
• Explore and integrate the deliverables of all the projects to provide inputs for the Economic Census 2013;
• Enhance knowledge-base through interacting among the PDs;
• Develop better understanding in harmonizing activities.