African Project Implementation of the 2008 System of National Accounts

Background

Quality of statistics questioned.

- SNA93 (88%)

- SNA68 (12%)

Imperative to strengthening African statistics.

- African charter on Statistics (2009)

- SHaSA (2012)

System of National Accounts as a tool for improving Economic Statistics

Mandate: implementation of the 2008 SNA in Africa

Coordinating framework for economic

statistics

Challenges confronting the compilation of economic statistics in Africa

Limited Human, Financial, and Technical Resources

Weak Statistical Capacity and Infrastructure

Unharmonious National Accounts Systems on the continent

Inconsistencies and Incompleteness in Covering the Economy 

Early Stages in the Development of National Accounts

Objective, Impact & Outcomes

Context of the project

GlobalGlobal strategy for SNA08 implementation

African

Project document (SHaSA)Phase I implementation (AGNA)

RegionalAlign to African strategy, regional specificities

Country

Country specificIncluded in strategic plans

Outputs and Project activities

Phase 1 = 3EA > 6 Outputs >21 activitiesstreamlined = 14 activities

EA1.Improved capacities in production, analysis, and dissemination of national accounts in

Member StatesOutputs Activities

1.1 Application of modern IT tools for compiling, processing, and analyzing statistical in formation

1.2 Establishment and strengthening of needed institutions

Utilize modern and country adapted IT tools‐

Launch assistance for countries lagging behind in the implementation of the 1993 SNA.

Establish or strengthen existing governance and coordination structures for national accounts statistics at national level.

Create the ANNA

Outputs Activities

2.1 Availability of technical document on use of administrative data for national accounts compilation

2.2 Availability of financial resources for national accounts activities

Make an inventory of administrative data sources required for national accounts compilation

Develop a guidebook on processing data from administrative sources in national accounts.

Prepare advocacy materials and tools

Organize advocacy campaigns at continental, regional, and national levels. Organize round table meetings with current and potential funding partners

EA2. Increased human, financial, and technical resources for national accounts in

Member States

Outputs Activities

3.1 SNA Continental Steering Committee and Secretariat established and functional

3.2 Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting developed and related results produced

Establish and strengthen SNA Continental Steering Committee

Establish and strengthen SNA Continental Secretariat .

Conduct a further and in-depth assessment on national accounts status and capacity of all African countries

Adapt and develop framework and tools for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the implementation of the 2008 SNA. Produce and disseminate monitoring and evaluation reports.

EA3. Timely and effectively completed first phase to set a foundation for the

implementation of Phase II

Implementation strategy & methodology

PHASE 1 - Parallel processes

START

END

Methodological developments

Manuals & guidebooks

Capacity building

TrainingTechnical assistance

Institution strengthening

The establishment of the African Network of National Accountants (ANNA)

Development of calendars for statistics data dissemination

Development of National Accountant’s profile

Development of a training programs in

National Accounts

Advocacy campaign

Advocacy material

Strategy to address all government segments

Monitoring, evaluation, & reporting

Continental Secretariat

Progress Report

Continental Steering Committee

Governance of project

Resource requirements

COMPONENTS AMOUNT (USD)Methodological Development, Training, and Technical Assistance 984,300

Institutional Strengthening 33,000

Advocacy Campaign 127,600

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting 235,273

Secretariat and Administrative Support 2,939,525

Subtotal 4,319,698

Program Support Costs 561,561

Total4,881,259

Summary Table of Expenditures for Phase I of the Project

30 %

10 %

60 %

Suggested discussions points:

• Scope of project Gaps and/duplication ?

• Implementation plans Timelines realistic? Responsibilities clear? Manageable for all parties, including RECs and

countries?

• Resource implications What is already available? What are the gaps?

• General views

Thank you

J de BeerDDG : Economic Statistics

Statistics South Africa