Manual of
Statistical Definitions, Concepts & Terms

This manual unifies the statistical and economic concepts and terms, which are used in the regional and international organizations and entities and the consultancy firms.

Manual of Statistical Definitions, Concepts & Terms

09/11/2021 - 09/11/2021

Introduction

The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) is keen to communicate annually with the coordinators, partners and providers of statistical data, as it holds an annual meeting with the coordinators, partners and providers of statistical data, in order to support the satisfaction of both parties' needs. This year, PSA will hold its annual meeting via an online workshop entitled: “Role of Technology and Concept Unification in Facilitating Statistical Data Exchange” on Tuesday, 9 November 2021. The workshop will involve mixed attendance, whether through personal attendance or virtual participation. The attendees in the 20th floor of the PSA building shall be limited to the PSA staff along with the honored persons concerned with the "Rased Platform". Moreover, communication with participants from outside Qatar, as well as candidates from ministries and governmental and private bodies, will be via the Internet in accordance with the decisions of Qatar's Supreme Committee for Crisis Management.

The importance of cooperation among the various sectors in Qatar is an essential basis for supporting the process of data production, as PSA seeks to cover all economic, social, and demographic fields in order to achieve Qatar National Vision 2030. PSA coordinates continuously with all parties with regard to providing it with the required data and information. In the process of data sharing with entities or individuals, PSA depends on the following technical means: Annual letters to request statistical data from various agencies, surveys, the process of electronic linkage with some data sources and data-producing agencies, which facilitates the direct flow of up-to-date data.

Various presentations will be made on various topics and the latest developments in the statistical process, through the latest achievements of persons concerned in the PSA, with the participation of the coordinators of the source agencies in all sectors of the country.

Agenda

Agenda

Day 1: Tuesday, 9 November 2021

8:30 - 9:00
Registration
9:00 – 9:15
Opening speech by H.E. Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Nabit, President of the Planning and Statistics Authority
9:20 – 9:35
Speech by H.E. Dr. Nabil Bin Shams, GCC-Stat Director General
9:40 – 10:00
The launch of the platform of the Guide for Statistical Concepts and Terminology
10:05 – 10:30
Honoring and recognition of the Source agencies - Rased Platform
10:35 – 10:50
Session One : Presentation on the data e-platform "Rased"
  • Mr. Mohammad Saeed Al Mohannadi, Director of Statistics Department at the Planning and Statistics Authority
10:55 – 11:10
Session One : Presentation on the use of technology in conducting censuses and surveys in Qatar
  • Mr. Nasser Saleh Al-Mahdi, Director of the Department of Censuses, Surveys and Statistical Methods at the Planning and Statistics Authority
11:15 – 11:30
Session One : Presentation by GCC Statistical Center (GCC-Stat) entitled: How technology has facilitated the exchange of statistical data and the unification of concepts
  • Ms. Amira Al Salhi, Statistician in the Geographical, Environmental, Tourism and Energy Statistics Division at GCC Statistical Center (GCC-Stat)
11:35- 11:55
Coffee and praying break
12:00 – 12:15
Session Two : Presentation on the importance of the role of digital transformation in PSA to support the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030
  • Dr. Khalid Ali Al-Quradaghi, Director of Information Systems Department at the Planning and Statistics Authority
12:20 – 12:35
Session Two : Presentation on the Use of Technological Tools in the Dissemination of Census Data and in the application of statistical quality
  • Mr. Saud Matar Al-Shammari, Assistant Director of the Department of Censuses, Surveys and Statistical Methods at the Planning and Statistics Authority
12:40 – 12:55
Session Two : Presentation on Statistical Data Visualization
  • Mr. Mohamed Ali Ekeibed, Demographic Expert in the Department of Statistics at the Planning and Statistics Authority
1:00- 1:45
Final discussion and conclusion
Workshop Goals

Workshop Goals

  • Shedding light on the most important statistical methods and tools related to data collection, analysis, dissemination and use.
  • Sharing successful experiences in developing the statistical data exchange through technology and unification of statistical concepts.
  • Underlining the importance of using the latest technologies in disseminating statistical data and indicators.
  • Underscoring the importance of the role of the statistical concepts unification in facilitating statistical data exchange.
  • Emphasizing the importance of producing statistical indicators that are increasingly in-demand to set development plans and policies in order to achieve the goals of the National Development Strategy 2018-2022 to realize Qatar National Vision 2030.
  • Strengthening a sustainable partnership with data providers at the regional and national levels, in addition to the importance of the governmental and private sectors to ensure timely flow of good quality data.
  • Identifying the challenges that PSA still faces in accessing some comprehensive economic, social and environmental data, and finding appropriate solutions to them.
Expected Output

Expected Output

  • Participants shall understand the importance of delivering accurate and timely data to provide users with data according to the statistical calendar, and that any delay affects the data of the State of Qatar in international reports
  • Suggesting solutions to the challenges facing partners and data source agencies by providing the right data at the right time
  • Strengthening the relationship between PSA and the data sources
  • Insisting on the coordinators of the source agencies to increase the provision of support through the process of statistical data exchange
  • Insisting on the coordinators of the source agencies to work on increasing the use of the data-uploading platform (Rased platform) in order to keep the data electronically
Speakers

Speakers

 HE Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Nabit
HE Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Nabit
President of Planning and Statistics Authority


 Mr. Nasser Saleh H Y Almohdi
Mr. Nasser Saleh H Y Almohdi
Director of the Censuses, Surveys and Statistical Methods Dept, Planning and Statistics Authority
 Mr. Mohamed Saeed Al-Mohannadi
Mr. Mohamed Saeed Al-Mohannadi
Director of the Statistics Department, Planning and Statistics Authority

 Amira Al Salhi
Amira Al Salhi
Statistician in the Geographical, Environmental, Tourism and Energy Statistics Division


Dr. Khalid Ali Al-Quradaghi
Dr. Khalid Ali Al-Quradaghi
Director of Information Systems Department Planning and Statistics Authority

 Mr. Saud Matar Al-Shammari
Mr. Saud Matar Al-Shammari
Assistant Director of the Censuses, Surveys and Statistical Methods Dept, Planning and Statistics Authority
Background Documents

Background Documents

Online platform for completing Data “RASED”
The role of technology in facilitating the exchange of statistical data and standardization of concepts
Graphic display of statistical data November 2021
The importance of the role of digital transformation to support the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030