TANZANIA STATISTICAL PLAN 31 TANZANIA STATISTICAL PLAN 31 Chapter Three To this end therefore a number of targets have been identified as part of TSMP implementation. Main Targets A.T.1 Statistics Act Revised and operationalised by June 2011 A.T.2 NBS and OCGS organogram Re-structured by June 2011 A.T.3 Collaboration and coordination mechanisms established or strengthened by 2014 A.T.4 Awareness workshops/meetings’ proceedings and reports published for stakeholders in the NSS by 2014 Main Strategies A.S.1 Enhance institutional structures and processes for a functional NSS A.S.2 Enhance coordination and collaborations among stakeholders in the NSS A.S.3 Promote statistical awareness among stakeholders in the NSS Specific Actions i. To revise Statistics Act to provide for autonomy, better organizational structure, authority for coordination and approval, and access to micro data ii. To review NBS organogram reflecting its role in the NSS iii. To enhance profile and autonomy of NBS iv. To strengthen collaboration between NBS and OCGS v. To improve cooperation and coordination between government bodies involved in statistical activities vi. To strengthening NSS with appropriate organizational structure to handle effectively statistical planning, coordination and supervision to match with priorities vii. To establish mechanism for effective dialogue with data users and data producers through (a) Advisory Forum (b) User - Producer national/regional workshops viii. To establish and obtain funds for statistical units in category C MDAs6 ix. To promote awareness and establish instruments and procedures to seek required financing x. To carry out statistical advocacy and awareness campaign for sensitization on the importance of statistics xi. To introduce measures to support MDAs and other organizations using statistics for monitoring and evaluation 6. Assessment Report of the Current Tanzania Statistical System - June, 2007 TSMP_V3.indd 31 15/02/11 09:17
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xii. To establish statistical cadre
xiii. To revive Tanzania Statistical Society to promote professionalism, statistical research and
awareness
Objective B: Human Resource Capacity Developed
One of the identified intermediate outcomes of TSMP is enhanced working environment and capacity
for Human Resource to produce quality statistics. The activities under this objective will focus on
skills upgrading, knowledge enhancement and appropriate recruitment within NSS. 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.
In this regard, various soft skills needed for staff at NBS, OCGS 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. Furthermore, NBS and OCGS in collaboration with the ministry responsible for public service
management will conduct needs assessment for statisticians across the entire NSS and recommend
new recruitment where necessary. The following targets have been identified for this Objective:
Main Targets
B.T.1 Twenty (20) percent of staff from NBS and OCGS trained in management skills annually
B.T.2 Number of staff from NBS, OCGS, and MDAs trained annually in statistical skills and
knowledge
B.T.3 Number of Staff recruited annually within NSS
B.T.4 Pay structure and incentive scheme reformed by June 2011
Main Strategies
B.S.1 Enhance incentives schemes in order to attract and retain competent staff within NSS
B.S.2 Put in place modalities to ensure appropriate skills and knowledge are acquired by staff
within the NSS
Specific Action
i. To reform pay structure and enhance pay within a new incentives and performance
management system
ii. To attract and retain competent staff within NSS
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iii. To develop management skills through training in NSS
iv. To build capacity for data analysis
v. To recruit new staff within NSS
vi. To provide on the job training for NSS staff
vii. To attach EASTC trainees to various institutions for practical training
viii. To sponsor staff on specialised courses relevant to statistics at home and abroad
ix. To conduct needs assessment for statisticians in the regions (Regional Secretariats) and
recruit where necessary
x. To train staff from category A MDAs in data analysis and statistical report writing
xi. To train staff from category B MDAs in data collection, processing and statistical report
writing
xii. To train staff from category C MDAs in data collection, processing and statistical report
writing
Objective C: Statistical Infrastructure Improved
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 due lack or inadequate use of well
defined standards. Improvement of statistical infrastructure will ensure that not only data production
within NSS is improved and harmonized but also improvement is usage of census and survey data. The
use of modern technologies in particular Geographical Information Systems 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, harmonising
statistical concepts and definitions in line with international standards and classification schemes as
well as development and effective usage of business registers and spatial data systems.
Main Targets
C.T.1 Updated International Statistical Classifications adapted / adopted by 2014
C.T.2 Updated Statistical Concepts, Definitions and Methodologies published and adopted
within NSS by 2012
C.T.3 National Geographical Information System database in place by 2014
C.T.4 Business Register improved and published annually
C.T.5 Database of Enumeration Areas (EAs) boundary shape files developed by June 2012
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Specific Actions i. Strengthen coverage, update and maintenance of business register and enhance uses ii. Improve VAT database to make it user oriented iii. Update compendium of concepts definitions and methodologies iv. Adoption of Updated International Statistical Classifications v. Digital cartography for 2012 Population Census vi. Create shape files for Enumeration Areas (EA) boundaries vii. Populate basic GIS data with information on social sectors and other infrastructure viii. Finalize National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) policy ix. Create a national Geographical Information System (GIS) database x. Assist OCGS to establish Geographical Information System Unit xi. Integrate routine data from MDAs and LGAs in GIS xii. Establish structures within MDAs and LGAs to keep spatial data up to date xiii. Develop capacity in spatial data management and analysis xiv. Develop procedures and routines for using GIS technologies in data collection and compilation at NBS and OCGS xv. Implementation and Development of NSDI through spatial sector Working Group(priority MDAs will include Health, Education, Lands, Water, Agriculture and livestock) xvi. Sensitize uses of spatial data in decision making xvii. Train planners and decision makers on GIS tools for their effective use xviii. Produce and disseminate poverty maps and other tools to stakeholders
Objective D: Data Development and Dissemination Improved The NSS needs to provide quality data and develop a mechanism for easy access of the information to all users. The process of producing quality data includes collection and management of data from various sources such as administrative data, filling data gaps in administrative records by conducting surveys and censuses, improving the periodicity of statistical products (from censuses, surveys and administrative records), integrating by coordinating different censuses and surveys and improving the TSMP_V3.indd 34 15/02/11 09:17
TANZANIA STATISTICAL PLAN 35 TANZANIA STATISTICAL PLAN 35 Chapter Three efficiency of field work, strengthening data analysis and reporting, improving data quality by reducing delays and increase response rates. TSMP will ensure delivering statistics of appropriate scope, quantity, quality and timeliness in the entire system. During the implementation of the program, areas in which the current system is doing well will be maintained and strengthening data collection and dissemination of economic statistics and routine data at MDAs, regional and district levels on regular basis. Either, information collected but not disseminated for use means resource wastage. Therefore, there is a need for improving the ways in which data are produced, coordinated, disseminated while ensuring access of micro and metadata to various users in accordance to the developed Micro Data Policy which safe guard the use of micro data at NSS.
Main Targets D.T.1 Periodic/ routine data systems enhanced by 2014 D.T.2 Production of quality statistics improved by 2014 D.T.3 Dissemination system established by 2011 D.T.4 Statistical databases operationalised by 2012 Main Strategies: D.S.1 Strengthening routine data collection, storage, compilation, statistical analysis, reporting and communication within the NSS D.S.2 Improve macro and micro social and economic statistics within the NSS Specific Actions To achieve the target set above, the following activities will be implemented within the NSS. i. Strengthen Tanzania Socio Economic Database (TSED) ii. Strengthen collection and compilation of routine agricultural data iii. Improve data quality at category A MDAs by strengthening data collection, compilation and reporting iv. Improve data quality at category B MDAs by strengthening data collection, compilation and reporting v. Rebase Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 2007 vi. Price Statistics TSMP_V3.indd 35 15/02/11 09:17
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of improved working condition, routine data systems and enhanced accessibility of information
through ICT and e-government outcomes, implementation of this objective focus 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.
Main Targets
F.T.1 New office buildings for NBS and OCGS constructed by 2014
F.T.2 Resource centres established by 2014
F.T.3 National data processing centres developed by 2014
F.T.4 ICT infrastructure within the NSS equipped annually
F.T.5 NBS and OCGS equipped with adequate transport facilities by 2012
Main Strategies
FS.1 Provide adequate office space for NBS and OCGS
F.S.2 ICT infrastructure within NSS improved
F.S.3 Transport facilities within NBS and OCGS improved
Specific Actions
i. Design and construct a new building for NBS/OCGS
ii. Construct modern resource centre and computer labs for EASTC
iii. Establish National Data Processing Centre (NDPC)
iv. Update IT infrastructure for NBS and OCGS
v. Capacitate NBS, with adequate transport facilities, in carrying out data collection activities
vi. Assess and integrate regional ICT structures for Statistics
vii. Procure appropriate hardware / software for Regional Data Processing Centres in all
Regions
viii. Harmonize data for all MDAs and LGAs
ix. Enhance management information systems in support of e-governance for category A
MDAs
x. Develop management information system in support of e- governance for category B
MDAs
xi. Develop management information system in support of e- governance for category C
MDAs
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