Agenda

Tuesday, 11 September 2018

09:00 – 09:30

Opening Ceremony

Welcome Speech by Mr. Li Xiaochao, Deputy Commissioner, National Bureau of Statistics of China (NBS)

Opening Remark by Mr. Michael Smedes, Inter-Regional Advisor, United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)

Chairperson: Mr. Xu Yipin, Director-General, Statistical Education and Training Center, NBS

09:30 – 10:15

Session 1: Importance of Supply and Use Tables and Input Output Tables

This session will discuss the importance of SUTs and IOTs by reviewing the main uses and applications of SUTs and IOTs for both statistical and analytical purposes.  Examples of the uses and applications of SUTs and IOTs in selected countries will be presented.

Presenters: 

Mr. Michael Smedes, UNSD

Mr. Sanjiv Mahajan, UK Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Mr. Issam Alsammak, Statistics Canada

Mr. Gabriel Medeiros, US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

Open discussion

10:15 – 10:45

Tea Break

10:45 – 12:00

Session 2: Overview of SUTs and the Statistical Process for Their Compilation

This session will provide an overview of the framework of SUTs including concepts related to the classifications and valuation (prices) used in SUTs. This session will also introduce the statistical production process of SUTs and IOTs including the institutional arrangements that can be established in support of the compilation of SUTs and IOTs. This session sets the stage for the following sessions which address each specific step in the compilation of SUTs and IOTs.

Introduction: Ms. Ilaria Di Matteo, UNSD

Case studies:

Mr. Sanjiv Mahajan, ONS

Mr. Avadhesh Shulka, Nepal

Mr. Nasir Sharafat, Afghanistan

Open discussion

12:00 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:15

Session 3: Compilation of Supply Table

This session will discuss in detail the setting up of the Supply Table. It will start with the conceptual framework behind the Supply Table and the main data sources. Specific issues in the compilation of the Supply Table will also be addressed.  Countries will share their experiences through country presentations.

Introduction: Mr. Sanjiv Mahajan, ONS

Case studies: Mr. Gabriel Medeiros, BEA

Open discussion

15:15 – 15:30

Tea Break

15:30 – 17:00

Session 3: Compilation of Supply Table (Continued)

Introduction: Mr. Gabriel Medeiros, BEA

Case studies:

Ms. Kristy Meguiso, Philippines

Ms. Myagmarkhatan Batsuuri, Mongolia

Open discussion

Wednesday, 12 September 2018

09:00 – 10:15

Session 4: Compilation of Use Table

This session will discuss in detail the setting up of the Use Table. It will start with the conceptual framework behind the Use Table and the main data sources. Specific issues in the compilation of the Use Table will also be addressed.  Countries will share their experiences through country presentations.

Introduction: Mr. Sanjiv Mahajan, ONS

Case studies: Mr. Thy Veun, Cambodia

Open discussion

10:15 – 10:30

Tea Break

10:30 – 12:00

Session 4: Compilation of Use Table (Continued)

Introduction: Mr. Gabriel Medeiros, BEA

Case studies:

Mr. Zeng Xianxin, NBS

Mr. Kyin Htay, Myanmar

Open discussion

12:00 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:15

Session 5: Compilation of Valuation Matrices

This session will discuss in detail the compilation (and main data sources) of Valuation Matrices that allow for the compilation of SUTs in basic prices, namely, trade and transport margins and taxes and subsidies on products. Specific issues in the compilation of the Valuation Matrices will also be addressed.  Countries will share their experiences through country presentations.

Introduction: Mr. Issam Alsammak, Statistics Canada

Case studies: Ms. Siti Nordin, Malaysia

Open discussion

15:15 – 15:30

Tea Break

15:30 – 17:00

Session 6: Compilation of Import Use Table and Domestic Use Table

This session will discuss in detail the importance of compiling the Import use table and the domestic use table, their compilation methods and main data sources. Specific issues in their compilation will also be addressed and countries will share their experiences through country presentations.

Introduction: Ms. Ilaria Di Matteo, UNSD

Case studies:

Mr. Gabriel Medeiros, BEA

Mr. Liyanage Jayasampath, Sri Lanka

Mr. Peeranat Dangskul, Thailand

Open discussion

Thursday, 13 September 2018

09:00 – 10:15

Session 7: Compiling SUTs in Volume Terms

This session will provide an overview of the compilation methods of SUTs in volume terms. Specific issues in their compilation will also be addressed and countries will share their experiences through country presentations.

Introduction: Mr. Issam Alsammak, Statistics Canada

Open discussion

10:15 – 10:30

Tea Break

10:30 – 12:00

Session 8: Balancing SUTs

This session will provide an overview of the balancing methods of SUTs. Specific issues in balancing SUTs will also be addressed and countries will share their experiences through country presentations.

Introduction: Mr. Issam Alsammak, Statistics Canada

Case studies:

Ms. Sudeepta Ghosh, India

Ms. Thu Tran, Vietnam

Open discussion

12:00 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:15

Session 9: IT Tools for the Compilation of SUTs

IT tools can greatly benefit the compilation of SUTs. This session will start with a general review of IT systems that are used by countries in support of the compilation of SUTs.

Introduction: Mr. Michael Smedes, UNSD

Case studies:

Mr. Cahya Alkahfi, Indonesia

Open discussion

15:15 – 15:30

Tea Break

15:30 – 16:45

Session 10: Other Considerations for the Compilation of SUTs

This session will address other important elements in the compilation of SUTs as part of an integrated approach to economic statistics, such as linking the SUTs to the institutional sector accounts, the use of SUTs for the Quarterly National Accounts, the compilation of Physical SUTs of the SEEA-2012 and the transformation of SUTs into IOTs.

Introduction: Mr. Michael Smedes, UNSD

Case studies:

Ms. Gabriel Medeiros, BEA

Ms. Issam Alsammak, Statistics Canada

Ms. Li Huaju, NBS

Open discussion

16:45 – 17:00

Closing Ceremony