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THE INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS IN UGANDA

THE INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS IN UGANDA A presentation to the participants of the International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS) III Cancun, Mexico; 2 nd – 4 th November 2004 by J.B. Magezi – Apuuli, Senior Statistician

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THE INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS IN UGANDA

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  1. THE INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS IN UGANDA A presentation to the participants of the International Conference on Agricultural Statistics (ICAS) III Cancun, Mexico; 2nd – 4th November 2004 by J.B. Magezi – Apuuli, Senior Statistician Uganda Bureau of Statistics

  2. The presentation will cover 4 sections: 1.0 General information on Uganda; 2.0 Background; 3.0 The Framework; 4.0 Concluding Remarks.

  3. SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ON UGANDA 1.1 Geographical Indicators Latitude : 40121N & 10291S Longitude : 290341E & 350W Altitude (Min ASL) : 620m (Albert Nile) (Max ASL) : 5110m (Rwenzori peak) Total area : 241,038 Km2 Land area : 197,097 Km2 Water & Swamps : 43,941 Km2 Temperature : 150C – 300C Rainfall : 750mm – 2000mm/year

  4. SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ON UGANDA-Continues 1.2 Water Bodies 1. Lake Victoria : Shared with Kenya & Tanzania 2. Lakes Albert & Edward : Shared with DRC 3. Lakes Kyoga,Bisina,George & Wamala : Within boundaries 4. Rivers Nile & Kagera : Major rivers 1.3 Some economic indicators 1. GDP at current factor price : Ug. Shs 9,308 billion 2. Per capita GDP (current prices): Ug. Shs 389,999

  5. SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ON UGANDA-Continues 1.4 Demography (millions) 1991 Census2002 Provisional Male 8.2 12.1 Female 8.5 12.6 Total 16.7 24.7

  6. SECTION 2: BACKGROUND • 2.1 Importance of the agricultural sector • Contribution to GDP : 40% • Contribution to total export: 90% • Provision of employment : 80% • People living in rural areas : 85% • Source of raw materials • 2.1 Government programmes for poverty eradication; • PEAP • PMA

  7. SECTION 2: BACKGROUND (continues) • 2.2 Use of agricultural data: • inform and underpin the planning process; • compile national accounts; • inform public policy analysis, debate & advice; • monitor sector performance; • monitor and evaluate impact of policies & programmes; and • inform decision making.

  8. 2.3 The agricultural statistics in Uganda • Does not adequately respond to data needs. • Decentralised • Was never fully developed • Had the ARS with DAOs, DVOs & DFOs • 1963/65: 1st Census of Agriculture • 1990/91: 2nd Census of Agriculture • UNHSP included crop modules

  9. 2.4 Assessment of Agricultural Statistics in Uganda • Data Needs Assessment Study – August 1999 • Stakeholders’ Workshop in October 1999 • Preparation of the Framework in March 2000

  10. SECTION 3: THE FRAMEWORK • 3.1 Its development coincided with that of the NSS. • 3.2 Its objective: to underpin the development process of the agricultural sector by improving flow of integrated,consistent, accurate and timely data. • Secondly, aims at providing a description of • priority data requirement • most appropriate methods and means of data collection • related organizational/institutional arrangements for data production

  11. SECTION 3: THE FRAMEWORK (continues) • 3.3 Assumptions made in the designing of the Framework. • Agricultural Statistics used in a wider sense. • Resources to be used most efficiently. • Work done hitherto, is starting point for Framework implementation. • Ensuring consensus among critical institutions. • Government to be committed to Framework implementation. • Framework to be attractive to donor community.

  12. SECTION 3: THE FRAMEWORK (continues) • 3.4 Main features of the Framework. • a) User – oriented; • b) Wide subject coverage; • c) Flexibility and pragmatism; • d) Long term perspective • e) Partnership; • f) Integrated approach • prevent duplication that leads to inconsistent data. • achieve cost effectiveness. • avoid working at cross – purpose. • produce higher quality data

  13. 3.4 Main features of the Framework (continue). • g) Benefits of continuity; • h) Focus on Institutional Capacity Building; • creation of a rationalized institutional framework. • creation of a critical mass of skilled personnel. • provision of requisite resources.

  14. 3.5. Components of the Framework

  15. 3.5. Components of the Framework

  16. 3.6. Status of Framework Implementation. • UBOS/Govt of Uganda prepared project proposals; • Towards end of 2001, Norway provided grant for SSASP • SSASP implementation commenced in May 2002 • Components; • Data Mgt: a start was made. • Inst. Capacity Building: some resources have been had • : limited formal training due to few a staff • : on job training • : devt. of appropriate methodologies • 3. Census Programme : PHC 2002 Agric Module piggy-backed • : PCA conducted in 2003 1st season • : ADB promises to fund Livestock Census

  17. 3.6. Status of Framework Implementation (continues). • Components; • 4. Annual Agric Surveys : Discussions are on with UNHSP. • 5. Household Surveys : Part of UNHSP • 6. VRS / ARS : Findings indicated difficulties for VRS/ARS • : PASS was proposed & being piloted in 5 districts • 7. Early Warning : Consultant hired and report prepared • : MAAIF to make comments • 8-9. Devt of Fisheries/Forestry Statistics: • “Devt of Food & Agric Stat” was prepared, budgeted for and sent to Govt

  18. SECTION 4: CONCLUDING REMARKS • The Framework is a policy & strategic document for rebuilding the entire NASS. • It is being implemented in a wider Framework for the NASS. • During its implementation, data will be collected on; • sustainable agric indicators with emphasis on rural devt. • economic sustainability indicators; and, • environmental sustainability indicators. • The NASTC in place to ensure that all aspects of Framework are addressed, to the extent possible.

  19. NICE DELIBERATIONS

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