Transcript Experiences and good practices in the use of administrative data in

EN/AGNA/2014/Pres/02
Experiences and good practices in the
use of administrative data in the
compilation of NA
-The case of Ghana
Bernice S. Ofosu-Baadu
Ghana Statistical Service
kinds of administrative data used in NA
compilation
1. Business turnover statistics based on VAT from the Ghana
Revenue Authority
2. Mining and quarrying data from Minerals Commission
3. Crude oil-related from Ghana National Petroleum Corporation
4. Forestry and logging data from Forestry Commission (including
information on illegal logging)
5. Cocoa data from COCOBOD
6. Crops output data from Ministry of Food and Agriculture
kinds of administrative data used in NA
compilation
7. Fish output and price from Fisheries Department
8. Call volumes and rates from National Communication Authority
9. Profit and Loss Account of the banking industry from the Bank
of Ghana
10. Output of Insurance industry from National Insurance
Commission
11. Electricity production from the Volta River Authority
12. Electricity distribution from Electricity Company of Ghana
13. Water production and distribution data from the Ghana Water
Company Limited
kinds of administrative data used in NA
compilation
14. Imports and Exports data from Bank of Ghana
15. Cement production from cement manufacturing
companies
16. Refined petroleum products from the Tema Oil
Refinery
17. Roadworthiness renewals from the DVLA
18. Cargo handling data from Ghana Ports and
Harbours Authority
kinds of administrative data used in NA
compilation
19. Public Administrative data from the Controller and
Accountant General’s Department
20. Education data from Ghana Education Services
21. Health data from Ghana Health Services
22. Balance of payements
Not much admin data sources
• Arts, entertainment & recreation
Administrative data to be used for 2008
SNA
• The same administrative sources outlined
Business turnover statistics based on VAT
• Tax Identification
Number (TIN)
• Name of company
• ISIC
• Sector
• Tax period (month)
• Tax year
• Output
• Output VAT
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Local inputs
Local input VAT
Imported inputs
Imported inputs VAT
Exemptions
Deduct input
Total payment due
Number of establishments covered
SECTOR
AGRICULTURE, INCLUDING FISHING & FORESTRY
MINING
MANUFACTURING
UTILITY SERVICES INCLUDING ELECTRICITY
CONSTRUCTION
VEHICLES, SALES AND REPAIRS
WHOLESALE
RETAIL
HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
TRANSPORT AND TELECOMMUNICATION
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES
OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES
TOTAL
STU
LTU
Total
165
154
3,399
143
804
2,341
2,528
11,711
2,822
3
41
65
4
4
24
29
42
12
168
195
3,464
147
808
2,365
2,557
11,753
2,834
1,369
4,216
210
866
212
7
16
39
6
4
1,376
4,232
249
872
216
30,940
296
31,236
VAT data is extensively used in the
compilation of national accounts
• Number of establishments covered by VAT (Data on the blue-coloured
activities are the ones use in the compilation of GDP)
SECTOR
AGRICULTURE, INCLUDING FISHING & FORESTRY
MINING
MANUFACTURING
UTILITY SERVICES INCLUDING ELECTRICITY
CONSTRUCTION
VEHICLES, SALES AND REPAIRS
WHOLESALE
RETAIL
HOTELS
RESTAURANTS
TRANSPORT AND TELECOMMUNICATION
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SPORTING ACTIVITIES
OTHER SERVICE ACTIVITIES
TOTAL
STU
LTU
Total
165
154
3,399
143
804
2,341
2,528
11,711
2,822
3
41
65
4
4
24
29
42
12
168
195
3,464
147
808
2,365
2,557
11,753
2,834
1,369
4,216
210
866
212
7
16
39
6
4
1,376
4,232
249
872
216
30,940
296
31,236
Main challenges encountered using
administrative data
• The classifications used may not be in National
accounts format
• The concepts and definitions may not conform
to international standards
Recommendations for using of administrative
data for compilation of national accounts
• Virtually no cost on data collection to the
Statistical Office
• It is a quick way of getting data, which helps in
timely provision of information
• It could help in updating the business register
Ensuring GDP exhaustiveness in Ghana
• Planned conduct of Integrated business and
enterprise survey (IBES)
• Planned to include the informal sector
Thank you for your kind attention