TANZANIA STATISTICAL PLAN 1 1 Secretariats had no statistics units. During the comprehensive consultations with stakeholders, overall developmental objective, vision and mission were developed as outlined below. The overall developmental objective of the TSMP is to strengthen the NSS in Tanzania so as to enable it to produce quality statistics for decision makers in an objective, timely and cost effective manner. TSMP Vision is “to be an efficient and well-integrated National Statistical System that produces quality statistics for planners, researchers and decision makers in an objective, timely and cost-effective manner”. TSMP will be implemented for five years (2009/10 – 2013/14) and it will focus on five substantive components: a) Institutional Development and Legal Reforms: At the centre of NSS there are various institutions namely NBS, OCGS, MDAS and LGAs. The Institutions’ mandates are stipulated in respective Acts and instruments of establishment. In order to have a functional NSS, specific actions are proposed in order to achieve the intermediate outcomes of ensuring that the official statistics production and service delivery are effectively coordinated under a well structured NBS and OCGS. This will entails establishing a well structured and autonomous NBS and GS due to their coordinating role in regard to promoting statistical professionalism, research and awareness. Equally important is the review of statistical Act by incorporating appropriate international best practice so as to guarantee independence of the system and respect for statistical confidentiality across the NSS. b) Human Resource Development: Development of human resource through skills upgrading, knowledge enhancement and improved incentives is one of the key components in the implementation of TSMP. This will enable fulfilment of the intermediate outcomes of enhanced working environment and capacity for HR to produce quality statistics. It is therefore envisaged that long, short as well as professional courses will be conducted in order build capacity and fill in identified gaps during the assessment across NSS. Equally various soft skills needed for staff at NBS, GS and MDAs will be developed during the implementation of TSMP. Training needs assessment will be conducted and training programs will be developed to enhance staff capacities in the NSS to meet the needs for producing quality statistics. Executive Summary TSMP_V3.indd 11 15/02/11 09:17 TANZANIA STATISTICAL PLAN12 c) Development of Statistical Infrastructure: NSS needs to be supported by adequate statistical infrastructure based on well defined concepts, definitions and international classifications and standards. Due to the diverse nature of data producers within the NSS, the production of official statistics is prone to errors amid lack or inadequate use of well defined standards. Improvement of statistical infrastructure will ensure not only data production within NSS is improved and harmonised but also the improvement in the usage of survey and census data. The use of modern technologies in particular Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data bring opportunities for improved evidence based planning and decision making. Therefore this objective aims at improving sampling frames for establishment and household based surveys, harmonised statistical concept and definitions in line with international standards and classification schemes, business registers as well as development and effective usage of spatial data systems. d) Data Development and Dissemination: The importance of population census can not be overemphasised as it provides a baseline for key demographic and social variables. A number of surveys are also important as they provide key information on public service delivery as well as basic data needed for macro-economic management, preparation of poverty reduction programs and promotion of private sector development. Improvement of the census, economic and social surveys is a prerequisite to measuring results related to fulfilment of national development frameworks (MKUKUTA/MKUZA) as well as international obligations (MDGs). Of equal importance is the production of routine and administrative data within NSS which provides social economic data for continuous monitoring of results and early warning for decision makers at various levels. Key factors in providing right environment for data development and dissemination will be strengthened under this objective to address the intermediate outcomes of improved quality and effective use of statistics as well as access to information of public service delivery. e) Physical Infrastructure and Equipment Development: The implementation of TSMP will involve expanded activities in all areas of statistical production. Currently NBS and OCGS facilities do not provide conducive working environment for statistical production. There is a need for space to house statistical activities anticipated during the implementation of TSMP. Also, transportation facilities are inadequate for conducting activities related to census and surveys. Equally, statistical units currently available in MDAs have reported significant gap in ICT equipment to carry out their routine data production and management. Executive Summary TSMP_V3.indd 12 15/02/11 09:17 TANZANIA STATISTICAL PLAN 13 Dissemination of statistical products through planned resource centres is envisaged during the implementation of this plan. For attainment of improved working condition, routine data systems and enhanced accessibility of information through ICT and e-government outcomes, this objective focuses on improvement of physical infrastructure across NSS while equipping NBS/OCGS, MDAs and EASTC with appropriate ICT infrastructure and software for delivery of routine data systems and e-government. The proposed programme will be mainstreamed into the Government structures through Medium Term Expenditure Frame (MTEF) of the MDAs with NBS and OCGS playing a coordinating role and providing technical guidance to the program implementation across NSS. This will ensure sustainability and integration of knowledge generated within NSS during the implementation of TSMP. Since this program will be implemented across NSS, a comprehensive strategy for Communication Information and Public Awareness (CIPA) will be designed, institutionalised and operationalised during the implementation of TSMP. The estimated budget for TSMP activities is USD 64.4 million of which Tanzania Mainland will use USD 55.9 million and Tanzania Zanzibar USD 8.5 million. Out of the total budget, USD 30 million is expected to be soft loan from the World Bank (WB) through Statistical Capacity Building (STATCAP), 3.5 million Pound Sterling as a grant from Department for International Development (DFID) and the funding gap will be sought from other development partners keen to support TSMP as a commitment within implementation of PARIS21 declaration to support statistical capacity building. On the other hand the GOT will contribute about Tanzania shillings 6.0 billion through direct costs and indirect costs (such as salaries, utility costs and costs for acquiring plots)
The strategic outcome of the implementation of the TSMP will be measured using the following indicators:
- Number of users satisfied with official statistics increased by 50 percent
- Twenty two (22) MDAs have functional statistic unit
- Number of MDAs using official statistics increased by 50 percent
- Number of data producers conforming to acceptable statistical standards increase by 80 percent
- Number of Geographical Information System tools users increase by 50 percent
- Number of survey response rates increase to acceptable standard (80 percent and above) Executive Summary TSMP_V3.indd 13 15/02/11 09:17
TANZANIA STATISTICAL PLAN 14 7. Reduction in time lag between data collection and dissemination 8. Statistical outputs are released within the time limits and with frequency meeting General Data Dissemination System (GDDS) requirements. Baseline survey to establish initial targets for these indicators will be conducted during the first year and monitored during the implementation of TSMP. Executive Summary TSMP_V3.indd 14 15/02/11 09:17
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Chapter One
Box 1: Components of National Statistical System
Introduction
1.
Background Information
1.1 Overview
The Government of Tanzania is implementing Structural and Institutional Reforms which aim at
facilitating socio-economic development. Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Local
Authorities and other stakeholders are implementing interventions outlined in national development
frameworks in order to improve livelihood of the people. In order to measure performance and results
of such interventions, quality statistics are required by all those involved in the development process.
Furthermore, reliable statistics are required for planning, budgeting and reporting of the outcomes of
the interventions that aims at reducing poverty and improving welfare of the people.
1.2 The Tanzania National Statistical System
Tanzania’s National Statistical System (NSS) covers data producers, providers, suppliers and users as well
as statistical training institutions and centres in Tanzania Mainland and Tanzania Zanzibar. The NSS has
many different actors. Local Government Authorities collect and process data from primary providers
such as villages, wards, health facilities, agricultural extension officers or schools. Various ministries,
agencies and institutions also collect data such primary data providers and produce statistics as part
of their administrative work. Much of this information is used as a basis for policy and programme
Data users
Government, MDAs, Researchers, Private Sectors, NGOs,
Development Partners, International Community/
Organizations, Media and the Public in general
Data Collectors
NBS, OCGS, MDAs, Public Sector, NGOs, Researchers and
Others
Data producers
Households, Establishments, Institutions, LGAs and others
Research/Training Institutions
Research Centres, Universities and Others
formulation; planning and monitoring; and research and analysis. The central institution in Tanzania
Mainland in the NSS is the National Bureau of Statistics while in Tanzania Zanzibar it is the Office
of the Chief Government Statistician. Other key MDAs that collect economic, social, demographic
and environment statistics are the Ministries of Local Government; Agriculture, Food Security and
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TANZANIA STATISTICAL PLAN 16 Chapter One Co-operatives; Livestock and Fisheries Development; Finance and Economic Affairs; Education and Vocational Training; Higher Education, Science and Technology; of Labour, Employment and Youth Development; Water and Irrigation; and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Key agencies and departments include: the Registration, Insolvency and Trusteeship Agency, the Bank of Tanzania, the Tanzania Meteorological Agency, the Tanzania Revenue Authority and the Tanzania Police Force. Other ministries and institutions collect, use and provide statistical information form part of the NSS. 1.3 Institutional Frameworks for Statistics in Tanzania Mainland Before independence, statistics on Tanganyika were produced under the authority of the Statistics Ordinance 1949, Chapter 443. The Ordinance also provided for the compilation of statistics relating to in Kenya and Uganda. Under the Ordinance, the East African Statistical Department was empowered to organize a coordinated scheme of social and economic statistics relating to the three countries. After Independence in 1961, the authority to collect, compile and publish statistics was derived from the Statistical Ordinance 1961. Under this Ordinance, the President was vested with powers to appoint the Chief Economist who would be responsible for compilation of statistics relating to Tanganyika. The NBS was officially launched as an executive Agency on 26th March 1999 under the Executive Agencies Act No 30 of 1997. The Act was used to transform the various departments into semi- autonomous government executive agencies so as to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services to the public. The NBS was officially established by Planning Commission through The Executive Agencies (The National Bureau of Statistics) Establishment Order 2000 (Government Notice No: 125 of 7/4/2000). The transformation of the National Statistical Office from a Ministerial Department to an Executive Agency, led to the enactment of the Statistics Act No. 1 of 2002 which repealed the Statistics Ordinance 1961. Under the Statistics Act No 1 of 2002, NBS is mandated to: i. collect, compile, analyse and disseminate statistics and related information; ii. establish statistical standards and ensure their use by all producers of official statistics; iii. coordinate statistical activities in the country; and iv. provide statistical services and professional assistance to official bodies and the public at large. TSMP_V3.indd 16 15/02/11 09:17
TANZANIA STATISTICAL PLAN 17 Chapter One 1.4 Institutional Frameworks for Statistics in Tanzania Zanzibar The provision of official statistics in Tanzania Zanzibar started in 1979 with the establishment of the Department of Statistics under the Statistics Act of 1979. Before 1979, statistical functions in Government were handled by a Statistics Unit in the Ministry of Planning. The need to establish the Department of Statistics was realized during the preparation of the first three-year (1979-81) Plan for Economic and Social Development of Zanzibar. It was felt then that the unit would not have the capacity to produce statistical data and information required to inform and underpin the development plan. In 1999, the Statistics Act was revised to make the provision of statistical data and information more effective and responsive to user needs. The Office of the Chief Government Statistician (OCGS) was established as an autonomous body by the Statistics Act No. 9 of 1999 under the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Zanzibar. The Statistics Act No 9 of 1999 mandates the OCGS, among others, to: i. collect, compile, analyse, abstract and publish statistical information in all institutions in Zanzibar; ii. coordinate the activities of various statistical units within different institutions; iii. coordinate and supervise the preparation of basic statistical information relating to social and economic activities; iv. organise and control research activities in Zanzibar conducted by various sectors and to issue permits thereof; and v. Organise schemes and benefits for the statisticians in the country, including statistical knowledge. Under the current Statistics Acts (2002 NBS and 1999 for OCGS) both institutions have made good progress in carrying out national census and surveys. These include the Population and Housing Census 2002, Household Budget Surveys of 2007 and 2006 for NBS and OCGS respectively, Integrated Labour Force Survey 2007, Demographic and Health Surveys, Business Surveys 2003-2005 and 2007- 2008 and Agricultural Sample Census 2003/04. Statistics, such as Millennium Development Goals (MDG) indicators and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, are calculated at the national level (United Republic of Tanzania), regional (e.g. SADC/ TSMP_V3.indd 17 15/02/11 09:17