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Introduction to Central Bureau ofStatistics NEPALPresented as part of the First Trainingin Japan on Economic CensusFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)1Contents Country Introduction Statistical System of Nepal Central Bureau of Statistics– Roles, responsibilities and functions– Organization structure– Human resources– Infrastructure– Statistical activities– Statistical publicationsFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)2

Country IntroductionFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)3Country Introduction (cont.)First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)4

First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)5Geographical Setting of Nepal Location– Latitude – 26 22’ N to 30 27’ N– Longitude ‐ 80 4’ E to 88 12’ E Border– LAND LOCKED COUNTRY– China in the North,– India in the South, East and West. Size– Area : 147,181 Sq. Km.– Average Length 885 Km. (East to West).– Average Width 193 Km. (North to South)First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)6

Household and Population 2011 Total Household ‐ 5,423,297 Population– Total ‐ 26,494,504– Male ‐ 12,849,041– Female ‐ 13,645,463First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)7Ecological Divisions Ecologically the country is divided into three regions, runningeast to west.– Mountain, Hill and Terai (Plains).a. The Mountain Region mountainous area of the country in the north. The altitude ranges from 4877 meters to 8848 meters abovethe sea level. This region consists large number of magnificent snowcovered mountains including the highest peak of the world,the Mount Everest. Because of its geography and climatic conditions it is themost sparsely populated region compared to other two. According to the 2011 census, the region accommodates6.73 percent of theFirsttotalpopulation .Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)8

Mount EverestFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)9b. The Hill Region The hill region is located between the Mountainand the Terai (plain area) regions. It lies between the altitudes of 610 meters abovethe sea level and 4876 meters. Comprises several attractive peaks, fertile valleyand basins such as Kathmandu and Pokharavalley. Relatively densely populated. Largest share (41.7%)of the land area of thecountry. Share of population of this region is 43.1percent.First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)10

c. The Terai Region This region lies in the southern part of thecountry. The Terai, forms a low flat land (plain). It accommodates 50.27 percent of population in2011 The share of the land area is 23.1 % of thecountry. Terai includes most of the fertile land and denseforest of the country. Population of this region is increasing at a fasterrate compared to the other two regions due tointernal migration.First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)11Existing Administrative Divisions Five Development Regions–––––Eastern DRCentral DRWestern DRMid‐Western DRFar Western DR 14 Zones 75 Districts– 217 Municipalities (urban)– 3157 Village Development Committees (Village) Each Municipality or VDC comprises wardsFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)12

Population Distribution by Geological Region, 2011MaleNepalMountainHillTariFemaleArea in sq Population Share ofKmdistribution AreaTotal12,849,041 13,645,463 26,494,504147,18110010051,8176.735.25,440,067 5,953,940 11,394,00761,34543.041.76,546,382 6,772,323 tion and Household Characteristics2001NepalMaleFemaleTotal Household NumberAnnual Population growth t Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)13Some Micro‐economic Indicators2011/12IndicatorAnnual growth rate (GDP Per capita GDP (current price) in million5688062283712257585579370Per capita GDP (constant price) inmillion2496225646268202718426972Annual change in real per capita (GDP%)3.392.744.581.360.57Nominal per capita GDP (US )702708725762752Gross domestic saving/GDP(%)10.9910.5511.928.795.26Gross national saving/GDP(%)39.4740.6945.7343.8942.95Gross fix capital formation/ GDP(%)20.7722.5923.5227.7525.01Import goods and services/GDP(%)10.0710.6911.5111.6710.66Export goods and services/GDP(%)33.5837.4640.7541.6639.36Workers' remittances as percentage ofGDP23.5425.6427.6629.1132.09Exchange rate (US : NRs)81.0287.9698.2199.49105.6014First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)

Statistical System of NepalFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)15Statistical System in Nepal – A Review Prior to 1950 – official statistics in terms ofpopulation statistics was used to be released bythe office namely “JanasangkhyaGoshwara”(Population Statistics Office) and“Audhyogik Byaparik Samachar Sangraha Addaa”(Industrial and trade information compilationOffice) Establishment of “Sangkhya Bibhag”(Department of Statistics) 1949 that conductedPopulation Census 1952/54 Adoption of Statistical Act 1958First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)16

Statistical System in Nepal – A Review Based on Statistical Act, Established CBS inJanuary 1, 1959 (Poush 17, 2015) According to the provision of the Statistical Act,CBS is the sole authorized agency responsible tocollect, process, analyze and disseminate data The law has the mandatory provision for allthose who wish to collect, process anddisseminate data to take the prior permissionfrom CBS However, various agencies collect and generatestatistics because their data needs were notfully satisfied by CBSFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)17Statistical System- A Review . In B. S. 2051 (A. D. 1994), the CBS organizational set‐up was again modified :– Two Divisions: Social Statistics Division Economic Statistics Division– 12 Sections– 33 Branch Statistical Offices In this same year, the Economic Planning andStatistics Service Rules was published– Economic Planning Group (Yet not activated)– Statistics GroupFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)18

Statistical System- A Review . In 2013A. D. (B. S. 2070 ), the CBS organizational set‐up was again modified :– Three Divisions: Social Statistics Division Economic Statistics Division Planning and Human resources– 18 Sections– 33 Statistical Offices– 532 Human resources (148 at Center and 384 at SOdistricts)First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)19Major Stakeholders in Statistical System Key Data Producers– CBS– Other Government Organizations (Ministries,Departments)– Nepal Rastra Bank (Central Bank)– Non‐governmental Organizations– Private Agencies (FNCCI, TPC) Funding/Supporting Agencies (ADB, WB, UNDP,UNFPA/UNICEF, IMF, DFID, JICA ) Universities Academicians Data UsersFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)20

Who Are Producing What?MinistriesDataCBSMoACFood grains, cash crops, fruits andvegetables, other crops, area andproductionVegetable Survey, Crop‐CuttingMoHPHealth Related‐ HMIS, Family HealthSurvey, Population Projection,Administrative DataBCHIMES, Population Census,NLSS, NLFS, NMIS, NMICS,AHSPopulation Census, NLFS, NLSS,NMIS, BCHIMES,AHS, NMICSMoWCSWMoEdEducation related EMIS, NER, Dropout rate etcPopulation Census, and othersurveysMoLDVital Registration, expenses in LocalDevelopmentPopulation Census, NLFS, NLSS,NMIS, NMICSLabour immigration relatedNLFS, NLSS,MoLTMFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)21National Statistical Council (NSC) High level body Establishment of the NSC in 1988 AD with 3Objectives:– To develop an Integrated Statistical System(Short, long term Statistical Policies, Plan)‐Policy directives– To Work as a coordination body among allwho involve in statistical activities– To Develop a standardized statistical systemFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)22

Current Composition of NSCChairman ‐ Vice Chairman of the National PlanningCommission (NPC) Members:– Member, National Planning Commission– Governor of the Nepal Rastra Bank– Secretary ‐ NPC Secretariat– Secretary ‐ Ministry of Finance– Secretary ‐ Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply– Secretary ‐ Ministry of Education– Secretary ‐ Ministry of Health– Secretary ‐ Ministry of Agriculture– Chairman, Central Statistics Department, TribhuvanUniversity– Executive Director, Center for Economic Development andAdministration (CEDA); and– Director General,CBS (Secretary of NSC)First Training in Japan on Economic Census (2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)23Central Bureau of Statistics Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) wasestablished in 1959 under Statistics Act, 1958 the central agency for the collection,consolidation, processing, analysis, publicationand dissemination of statistics. Under the National Planning CommissionSecretariat (NPCS) of Nepal and Serves as a national statistical organization ofGovernment of Nepal.First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)24

Generates socio‐economic statistics mainlythrough the operation of censuses andsurveys The main objective of setting up CBS is to availdata to NPCS and other Government agenciesfor the formulation of national plans, policiesand also produces national account estimatesto measure the economic growth of thecountry.First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)25Objectives Provide timely and quality statistics toGovernment for the formulation of plan andpolicy and acquires the information about socio‐economic condition of the country. Processing, analysis, publication, disseminationand protection of collected data. Coordinate with various agencies involved indata collection, processing and analysis to avoidstatistical discrepancies. Develop standard statistical system byperforming a leading role in statistical activities. Training of Statistical manpowerFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)26

Main Functions Provide necessary statistics to Government for theformulation of plan and policy. Collection, processing and analysis of data related to thesocio‐economic sector. Develop definitions and scientific methodologies forreliable data collection and implementation. Coordinate various data collection agencies and avoidduplications of efforts to generate the same statistics anddevelop consolidated statistical system. Investigation of new technologies in order to make morescientific, reliable and useful data collection, processingand analysis method. Develop and implement the statistical progarms to provideregular and reliable statistics through Statistics Offices.First Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)27Organizational Structure of CBS Consists of Three Divisions and 18 Sections:– Planning, Human Resource DevelopmentDivision1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Planning Section,Coordination and Standardization Section SectionSampling Design sectionPublication, Dissemination and Library SectionTraining SectionAdministration SectionAccount Section– Economic Statistics Division1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Manufacturing Census and Survey SectionNational Account SectionPrice Index SectionAgriculture Census SectionAgriculture Statistics and Forestry Statistics SectionTrade SectionEconomic CensusFirst Training in Japan on Economic Census(2017/01/14 to 2017/02/04)28