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Summary of the Philippine Statistical Development Program (PSDP) 2005-2010 Assessment

Core Content

The Philippine Statistical Development Program (PSDP) 2005-2010 was assessed to evaluate the progress and effectiveness of the statistical development initiatives undertaken by the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) and other relevant agencies. The assessment aimed to align the program with international standards and to identify areas for improvement in statistical capacity, data availability, and stakeholder engagement.

Main Objectives of the Assessment

• To evaluate the implementation of the PSDP 2005-2010 against the PARIS21 Guide to NSDS.
• To assess the timeliness of designated statistics.
• To examine the status of data availability for Millennium Development Goals (MDG) indicators.
• To analyze human and financial resources of major statistical agencies.
• To gather stakeholder feedback and recommendations for future statistical development.

Key Components of the Assessment

1. Pertinent References

A comprehensive list of local and foreign documents was referenced, including:

• Local Sources: Guidelines, monitoring reports, and performance measurement schemes from the NSCB.
• Foreign Sources: Reports and frameworks from the IMF and PARIS21, which provided international benchmarks for statistical development.
• Philippine Publications: Reports and yearbooks from various government agencies, including the NSCB, National Statistics Office (NSO), and others.
• Websites: Links to official government and international statistical bodies for further reference.

2. Schedule of PSDP Missions

The assessment involved two main missions:

• First Mission (April 5–24, 2010): Focused on consultation meetings with stakeholders, including:
  • NSCB management and departments.
  • NSO by department.
  • Oversight bodies, development partners, and regional stakeholders.
  • Congress and legislative bodies.
• Second Mission (June 7–11, 2010): Involved presentations and feedback sessions with stakeholders, including:
  • NEDA, BSP, BIR, and SRTC.
  • Development partners such as ADB, CIDA, and the World Bank (WB).
  • Large dissemination meetings to share findings with a wide range of stakeholders.

3. Stakeholders Who Submitted Questionnaires

A list of 19 agencies and local government units (LGUs) that participated by submitting questionnaires, including:

• ADB, BAS, BLES, CIDA, IMF, Japan Embassy, NEDA, NSCB, NSO, SRTC, and others.
• Local government units (LGUs) such as Antique PPDO/Reg 6, Bohol PPDO/Reg 7, and NSCB/Reg 5, Reg 8, Reg 11, Reg 12.

4. Stakeholders Met During the Assessment

• NSCB officials: Secretary-General, Assistant Secretary-General, and department heads.
• NSO officials: Administrator, Directors, and Chiefs of various departments.
• SRTC and BAS officials: Executive Director, Directors, and Chiefs of key divisions.
• Other agencies: Representatives from the BIR, BSP, DOH, DOST, DOT, DBM, and DepEd.
• Development partners: ADB, CIDA, IMF, WB, and Japan Embassy.

Key Findings and Recommendations

• The PSDP 2005-2010 was implemented with a focus on improving statistical capacity and data availability.
• There was a need for better coordination among agencies and improved data dissemination.
• Timeliness of data was a concern, especially for certain indicators.
• Human resources were generally sufficient, but training and capacity-building were recommended.
• Financial resources were adequate, but resource allocation and efficiency could be improved.
• Stakeholder engagement was strong, but more system-wide approaches were suggested to ensure sustainability and alignment with international standards.

Conclusion

The assessment of the PSDP 2005-2010 provided a detailed overview of the Philippine Statistical System, its challenges, and opportunities for improvement. It emphasized the importance of enhancing coordination, capacity-building, and adherence to international standards to strengthen the statistical development process in the Philippines.