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Philippine Statistical Development Program, 2005-2010Development and harmonization of local databases and information systems especially those beingused to monitor the growth corridors/centersA statistical database system is one mechanism which could effect improvements in the disseminationof timely statistics at the subnational level. The system will be operationalized to give users easieraccess to data. Aside from serving data storage and retrieval functions, the system will also performdata analysis, manipulation and report generation. Trainings on the various features of the system willbe conducted to ensure its proper use.In support of the government’s thrust to achieve decentralized development through the creation ofgrowth corridors/centers in the countryside, it is necessary to establish new or enhance existingdatabases and information systems on the conditions and progress of the country’s growth corridorssuch as the Subic or EAGA growth corridors.Development and localization of relevant frameworks and indicator systems such as thenational/regional/provincial product accounts and indicator systems including the MillenniumDevelopment Goals to measure decentralized socio-economic developmentThe development of a subnational data framework will be useful in the assessment of data production atthe regional and local levels in support of local development planning. Through these framework, datagaps and other problems related to data production will be readily identified and addressed.In this regard, there is a need to develop subnational data frameworks such as the regional/provincialproduct accounts and indicator systems and also localize international frameworks which the Philippineshas committed to undertake within the program period such as the Millennium Development Goals(MDG).Expansion of the Implementation of the Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS)In 2005, about 88 municipalities out of the 1,500 municipalities of the country 2005 have conducted theCBMS. Thus, there is a need to expand the implementation of CBMS to cover the remainingmunicipalitiesStrengthening the LGU-based administrative-based reporting systems to fill in the information gap andcomplement the regional coverage of national surveysIn 2003, a new master sample for household surveys that can only generate regional estimates hadbeen adopted by the statistical system. This created a gap in the information on households at theprovincial level. In order to address this issue, it is necessary that a vigorous program be undertaken tostrengthen LGU administrative-based reporting systems as the powers and functions had beendevolved to the LGUs.Intensify local advocacy through the preparation and dissemination of more local statistical publicationsand other forms of mediaThere is a need to regularly inform and educate data producers and users on statistical developments inorder to promote statistical awareness and appreciation. This will be addressed through the preparationand dissemination of statistical publications. The publications will include a statistical newsletter whichcontains national/local statistical activities and events, a statistical directory of organizational units withinan office/agency, state colleges and universities and local government units and the statistical activitiesengage by the units and the statistical activities engaged in by the unit, and a yearbook which willcompile data series with subnational disaggregations.Creation and/ or designation of statistical units and positions in agency regional offices as well asbarangay statistical officers (BSO) under the local government units in all barangays in the countryThe devolution of basic health, social welfare, environmental services to the local government units hasaffected the established system of data collection at the local level. Thus, resulting statistics are notcomparable, hence, aggregation of statistics at provincial, regional and national level is difficult, if notimpossible. In order to improve the generation of local statistics, it is imperative that a barangaystatistical officer be designated at the barangay level.6-14 Development of the Subnational Statistical System
Philippine Statistical Development Program, 2005-2010Establishment of a Local Integrated Statistical Manpower Development Program (SMDP) and CareerMotivation Development Program (CMDP) at the local levelThe knowledge and skills of subnational statistical personnel will be continuously updated and upgradedthrough the regular conduct of seminar-workshops, conferences and symposia. These will serve asavenues for the presentation and discussion of findings of statistical researches, developmental studiesas well as the latest statistical technologies that can be applied at the subnational level.Non-degree and short-term trainings on statistical data management, research design, statistical reportwriting, estimation methodologies for incomplete or small area data and computer utilization will also beconducted for regional and local government units’ statistical personnel. Other training courses will beidentified through an assessment of the training needs/requirements of concerned statistical workers atall levels in the region. The Statistical Research and Training Center, which is mandated to conduct nondegreetraining programs, will be tapped to conduct the trainings.For degree training courses, statistical personnel and personnel and faculty members of state collegesand universities both at the regional and subregional levels will be provided with opportunities to pursuemasteral/doctoral programs in statistics.On the other hand, the career system of subregional statistical personnel will also involve thedevelopment of a Professional Certification Program. Certificates will be awarded to statistical personnelwho have completed a series of training programs in statistical theory and applications. The system willbe monitored to determine the progress made in terms of improving the quality of technical personnel atthe subnational level.Establishment of a Local Statistical Research and Development (R & D) ProgramThe devolution of powers and functions has imposed greater demands and responsibilities on the localgovernment units, hence, the need for new critical information at the local level.In this regard, there is a need to establish a Local Statistical Research and Development Program that istailor made or will cater to the needs of the LGUs. As the budget for LGU activities had also beendevolved, it is desirable that this be funded by the LGUs or from the Internal Revenue Allocation (IRA).Research and development activities to improve data use and production systems at the subnationallevel will be conducted during the period 2005 to 2010 focusing on new and better cost-effectivemethodologies to generate, indirectly estimate and analyze small area data.Development of the Subnational Statistical System 6-15
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