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| The Data: Coverage, Periodicity, and Timeliness | ||||||||||||
| Coverage characteristics | 5.1.1 Statistical presentation The GDP figures are published clearly with charts and tables, as necessary. They are also published with different levels of detail, as appropriate to the specific publication. Analysis of the current period developments is also included in the publications. Reasonably detailed breakdowns are published, but the seasonally adjusted quarterly estimates are not given, even though they are available. | |||||||||||
| Periodicity | 4.1.1 Periodicity The GDP estimates are compiled quarterly, in line with the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS). | |||||||||||
| Timeliness | 4.1.2 Timeliness The quarterly estimates are published 40 days after the end of the quarter, well within the three months recommended in the SDDS. | |||||||||||
| Access by the Public | ||||||||||||
| Advance dissemination of release calendar | 5.1.3 Advance release calendar
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| Simultaneous release to all interested parties | 5.1.4 Simultaneous release The data are available to all users at the same time via a press release and on BPS website. A press conference, takes place at the same time as the data are released. | |||||||||||
| Integrity | ||||||||||||
| Dissemination of terms and conditions under which official statistics are produced, including those relating to the confidentiality of individually identifiable information | 0.1.1 Responsibility for collecting, processing, and disseminating statistics Statistics Indonesia All statistics collected by the BPS are governed by the Statistical Law of Indonesia of 1997 (Law 16, 1997) and the Decree of the Director General of the BPS No.100, 1998. Under the terms of this Act, BPS has the independence to determine the coverage, contents, methodology and periodicity of data collection. National accounts The Statistical Law of Indonesia, No. 16 of 1997 provides the legal foundation. It does not specifically state that Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) has responsibility for producing the national accounts. However, the Decree of the Director General of BPS No. 6 of 2000 does give BPS specific authority to publish the national accounts. It should be noted that this decree was issued under the 1997 Law and, consequently, has the same legal status. There has never been any challenge to BPS responsibility for compiling and disseminating the national accounts.0.1.2 Data sharing and coordination among data producing agencies Statistics Indonesia The state bodies, the Bank of Indonesia and the bodies keeping registers and information systems, stipulated by a law, shall submit gratuitously to BPS. There is no regular program of discussions with data supplying agencies. When individual problems have been encountered, they have been quickly resolved through bilateral discussions. National accounts There is no regular program of discussions with data supplying agencies. However, there are no general problems with receiving data from other agencies on a timely basis. When individual problems have been encountered, they have been quickly resolved through bilateral discussions. There is a working group trying to resolve the inconsistencies in foreign trade data between BPS and Bank Indonesia (BI).0.1.3 Confidentiality of individual reporters' data Statistics Indonesia
National accounts Article 21 of the 1997 Law states that respondents’ data must be kept confidential. This requirement is noted on all survey questionnaires. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in a jail term of up to five years and a fine of no more than Rp100.000.000 (around US$10,500). All questionnaires are kept in lockable facilities that can only be accessed by authorized staff. BPS has an aggregation rule that data will not be published if it relates to less than ten individual respondents. Even so, data are still reviewed before publication to ensure that there is no indirect disclosure due to the dominant position of one entity. Individual records are sometimes provided to researchers. However, identification details are removed and the researcher has to sign a commitment to keep the data confidential. When required, records are destroyed on-site by shredding. BPS buildings have receptionists who check all people on entry. However, they can sometimes be absent from their post. Fortunately, all staffs are instructed to challenge anyone they do not recognize. Also, all rooms have to be locked when not in use.0.1.4 Ensuring statistical reporting Statistics Indonesia Article 27 of the 1997 Law states that all respondents must supply basic data on request. The penalty for not supplying data is a term of imprisonment not exceeding 18 months and a fine of up to Rp25,000,000 (around US $2,650). However, no prosecution has ever taken place, as BPS prefers to use moral persuasion to ensure response. BPS regularly reviews questionnaires to try to reduce the burden on respondents by, for example, reducing the number of questions. All questionnaires give a phone number for respondents who require assistance. BPS adopts a positive attitude to respondents’ complaints, persuading them of the need to respond. National accounts Article 27 of the 1997 Law states that all respondents must supply basic data on request. All of the survey data used in the national accounts is classified as basic data. The penalty for not supplying data is a term of imprisonment not exceeding 18 months and a fine of up to Rp25.000.000 (around US $2,650). However, no prosecution has ever taken place, as BPS prefers to use persuasion to ensure response. BPS regularly reviews questionnaires to try to reduce the burden on respondents by, for example, reducing the number of questions. All questionnaires give a phone number for respondents who require assistance. BPS adopts a positive attitude to respondents’ complaints, persuading them of the need to respond.0.2.1 Staff, facilities, computing resources, and financing
0.2.2 Ensuring efficient use of resources Statistics Indonesia There is a formal annual performance process for all staff. Work processes are regularly reviewed to identify any changes that would improve efficiencies. If necessary, BPS could recruit outside experts to review its systems. However, this would require budgetary approval. All of the work activities are financed on a regular basis, and this information is used to reallocate resources, as necessary. National accounts There is a formal annual performance process for all staff. Work processes are regularly reviewed to identify any changes that would improve efficiencies. If necessary, BPS could recruit outside experts to review its systems. However, this would require budgetary approval. All of the work activities are financed on a regular basis, and this information is used to reallocate resources, as necessary.0.3.1 Monitoring user requirements Statistics Indonesia The 1997 Law specified the setting up of a Statistics Community Forum open to any interested person from any walk of life. It generally meets four times a year to exchange views. BPS raise issues of interest to itself and provides information on new developments. Participants can also express views on any statistical issue. The chairperson of the forum is elected by the participants. Issues that cannot wait for the next meeting of the forum are communicated to users by way of a newsletter. BPS also publicizes a contact point for users to raise issues. BPS is very active internationally, participating in numerous statistical meetings and seminars. BPS has not undertaken any formal studies to identify new and emerging data requirements. However, they are planning a survey on the quality of its statistics. National accounts The 1997 Law specified the setting up of a Statistics Community Forum open to any interested person from any walk of life. It meets around four times a year to exchange views. BPS raise issues of interest to itself and provides information on new developments. Participants can also express views on any statistical issue. The chairperson of the forum is elected by the participants. Issues that cannot wait for the next meeting of the forum are communicated to users by way of a newsletter. BPS also publicizes a contact point for users to raise issues. BPS is very active internationally, participating in numerous statistical meetings and seminars. BPS has not undertaken any formal studies to identify new and emerging data requirements. However, they are planning a survey on the quality of its statistics.0.4.1 Quality policy Statistics Indonesia Management is committed to data quality and cascades this concern down through the ranks. Staff training also covers the need for data quality and there are regular peer group reviews of the work processes. The public is made aware of quality issues in the publication “An Overview of BPS.” National accounts Management is committed to data quality and cascades this concern down through the ranks. Staff training also covers the need for data quality and there are regular peer group reviews of the work processes. The public is made aware of quality issues in the publication “An Overview of BPS.”0.4.2 Quality monitoring Statistics Indonesia Managers monitor work processes; for example, supervisors check the work of their team. Also, the computer systems have built in checks on all aspects of data capture and processing. A separate division is responsible for checking the consistency of data. This division can also review systems, if so requested. National accounts Managers monitor work processes; for example, supervisors check the work of their team. Also, the computer systems have built in checks on all aspects of data capture and processing. A separate division is responsible for checking the consistency of data. This division can also review systems, if so requested.0.4.3 Quality planning Statistics Indonesia All aspects of quality are considered as part of the planning process. National accounts All aspects of quality are considered as part of the planning process. Indeed, if there are competing proposals, the one that will have the best impact on the statistics will be chosen.1.1.1 Impartiality of statistics Statistics Indonesia
National accounts The 1997 Law established the statistical independence of BPS. The Director General of BPS is appointed by, and can only be dismissed by, the President. Professionalism is actively promoted and supported within BPS. For instance, recruitment and promotion are based on ability and expertise. All staff receives internal training in relevant subjects. Every opportunity is also taken to attend international courses and seminars. Peer group reviews of work process are regularly undertaken. Staffs are encouraged to write and publish methodological articles.1.1.2 Selection of sources, methodology, and modes of dissemination Statistics Indonesia Under the Statistical Law of Indonesia of 1997 (Law 16, 1997), the BPS has the freedom to determine methodologies, the forms of data collection, and the format and timing of publication of data. National accounts The 1997 Law ensures that BPS is free to choose whatever it considers are appropriate data sources and methodologies. BPS decides on the method and timing of data dissemination.1.1.3 Commenting on erroneous interpretation and misuse of statistics Statistics Indonesia BPS undertakes press conferences to explain its data to the media. When misinterpretation takes place, BPS will contact the originator to ensure that the mistake is corrected and explained. All media references to statistics are identified and circulated within BPS. National accounts BPS undertakes press conferences to explain its data to the media and, thus, reduce the chance of misinterpretation. When such misinterpretation does take place, BPS will contact the originator to ensure that the mistake is corrected and explained. All media references to statistics are identified and circulated within BPS.1.2.1 Disclosure of terms and conditions for statistical collection, processing, and dissemination Statistics Indonesia Copies of the Statistical Law of Indonesia of 1997 (Law 16, 1997) are available in Indonesia (English translation available upon request) from the following address: E-mail : bpshq@bps.go.id; kependudukan@mailhost.bps.go.id Homepage : http://www.bps.go.id/ National accounts The 1997 Law is included on BPS website. BPS publications identify where additional information can be found.1.3.1 Guidelines for staff behavior Statistics Indonesia There is no written guidance on ethical standards. However, all staffs are regularly reminded of the need to keep data confidential. Also, all civil servants are subject to the application of general ethical standards as set out in the government regulation 30/1980. National accounts There is no written guidance on ethical standards. However, all staffs are regularly reminded of the need to keep data confidential. Also, all civil servants are subject to the application of general ethical standards as set out in the government regulation 30/1980. | |||||||||||
| Identification of internal government access to data before release | 1.2.2 Internal governmental access to statistics prior to release Statistics Indonesia
National accounts There is no government access to statistics prior to their public release. | |||||||||||
| Identification of ministerial commentary on the occasion of statistical releases | 1.2.3 Attribution of statistical products Statistics Indonesia
National accounts Publications clearly identify BPS by name and its logo. Whenever BPS data appears in the publications of other bodies, the source must be clearly identified. | |||||||||||
| Provision of information about revision and advance notice of major changes in methodology | 4.3.1 Revision schedule Two sets of annual figures are published before they become final. They can also be changed when the next set of I–O tables are produced. The quarterly figures follow the same pattern, and the quarters of the latest year are all subject to revision. The revision cycle is fully explained in the publications. Revisions are not made outside this cycle.4.3.2 Identification of preliminary and/or revised data In the publications, the latest year’s figures are marked as very preliminary and when published in the second year they are shown as preliminary.1.2.4 Advance notice of major changes in methodology, source data, and statistical techniques. Statistics Indonesia Major changes in methodology are announced in the publication at the time the changes is introduced. BPS informs the public of major changes in methodology at the time the changes are introduced. National accounts All major changes to statistics are announced in advance in the relevant BPS publications and on its website. Minor changes will just be noted when they are introduced. | |||||||||||
| Quality | ||||||||||||
| Dissemination of documentation on methodology and sources used in preparing statistics | 5.2.1 Dissemination of documentation on concepts, scope, classifications, basis of recording, data sources, and statistical techniques A comprehensive methodological guide is included in the annual publication, in Indonesian and English. This information is also on BPS website. BPS updates the SDDS metadata as soon as a change occurs.5.2.2 Disseminated level of detail Different levels of metadata are produced to meet the needs of the intended audience.(See also summary methodology) | |||||||||||
| Dissemination of component detail, reconciliations with related data, and statistical frameworks that support statistical cross-checks and provide assurance of reasonableness | 4.2.1 Internal consistency As noted above, there is now a separate series for the statistical discrepancy. This discrepancy is quite small, less than 1.5 percent of total GDP. However, as noted above, this may be due to the way that HFC is calculated. The constant price figures are fully consistent with the equivalent current price values. Also, the quarterly estimates add up to their annual versions. As noted in Section 3.4.3 above, supply and use tables are not compiled to address discrepancies between GDP estimates by the production and expenditure approaches.4.2.2 Temporal consistency BPS policy is only to publish data from the last benchmark year. So, only figures from 2000 have been included in recent publications. This means that the figures for 1996 to 1999, which were revised to be consistent with the new 2000 figures, have not been published. These revised figures were only produced for internal use and to satisfy a request from the BI. However, there is a strong possibility that other users will need longer time series. Breaks in time series are explained in the publications, as relevant. Also, unusual changes in data are explained in the supporting notes. 4.2.3 Intersectoral and cross-domain consistency The data for imports and exports are known to be different from those in the BOP produced by the BI. It is known that the MOF also produces local government data, but no reconciliation has yet been undertaken. Other relevant statistics are fully consistent. | |||||||||||
| Data Category Notes: r : Revised figures* : Preliminary figures** : Very preliminary figures*** : Very very preliminary figures | ||||||||||||
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