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Abstract: Prepared by the Global Strategy to improve agricultural and rural statistics (GSARS), this training material on the collection of small-scale fishery and aquaculture statistics is designed to bring together the persons within national statistical systems who are responsible for producing small-scale fishery and aquaculture statistics. The training therefore targets decision-makers in agriculture or fishery ministries and National Statistical Offices (NSOs), survey managers, trainers of field staff, data analysts, researchers, teaching staff and students at training centres of statistics and agriculture or fisheries. The training topics covered by the training material are the following: 1. Data sources and collection methods 2. Data sampling strategies 3. Setting up a stratified sampling scheme for routine SSF data collection.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
Abstract: Prepared by the Global Strategy to improve agricultural and rural statistics (GSARS), this training material on the collection of small-scale fishery and aquaculture statistics is designed to bring together the persons within national statistical systems who are responsible for producing small-scale fishery and aquaculture statistics. The training therefore targets decision-makers in agriculture or fishery ministries and National Statistical Offices (NSOs), survey managers, trainers of field staff, data analysts, researchers, teaching staff and students at training centres of statistics and agriculture or fisheries.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
Abstract: Prepared by the Global Strategy to improve agricultural and rural statistics (GSARS), this training material on the collection of small-scale fishery and aquaculture statistics is designed to bring together the persons within national statistical systems who are responsible for producing small-scale fishery and aquaculture statistics. The training therefore targets decision-makers in agriculture or fishery ministries and National Statistical Offices (NSOs), survey managers, trainers of field staff, data analysts, researchers, teaching staff and students at training centres of statistics and agriculture or fisheries. The training topics covered by the training material are the following: 1. Building a frame of SSF and aquaculture households through population or agriculture censuses ‒ Screening questionnaires to identify SSF and aquaculture households during the census; 2. Survey designs for collecting household and community data for SSF and aquaculture through the household approach.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
Abstract: Prepared by the Global Strategy to improve agricultural and rural statistics (GSARS), this training material on the collection of small-scale fishery and aquaculture statistics is designed to bring together the persons within national statistical systems who are responsible for producing small-scale fishery and aquaculture statistics. The training therefore targets decision-makers in agriculture or fishery ministries and National Statistical Offices (NSOs), survey managers, trainers of field staff, data analysts, researchers, teaching staff and students at training centres of statistics and agriculture or fisheries. The topics covered by this module are the following: 1. Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) for reduced data collection costs and improved data quality ‒ CAPI versus PAPI ‒ CAPI software – a quick introduction to ODK and Survey Solutions 2. Open ArtFish for compiling indicators for total catch from effort and landing surveys.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
Abstract: Prepared by the Global Strategy to improve agricultural and rural statistics (GSARS), this training material on the collection of small-scale fishery and aquaculture statistics is designed to bring together the persons within national statistical systems who are responsible for producing small-scale fishery and aquaculture statistics. The training therefore targets decision-makers in agriculture or fishery ministries and National Statistical Offices (NSOs), survey managers, trainers of field staff, data analysts, researchers, teaching staff and students at training centres of statistics and agriculture or fisheries. The training topics covered by the training material are the following: Exercises with case studies for compiling SSF statistics. Hands-on exercises in small groups, with examples of data sets.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
Abstract: Volume 2 is a revised and updated edition of “Conducting Agricultural Censuses and Surveys”, published by FAO in 1996. The revision is opportune not only in view of the recent publication of the new census programme and methodology but also in view of the substantial changes witnessed in the census technological environment over the last two decades. The availability of digital, mobile and more affordable tools for data capture, geo-positioning, remote sensing imaging, digital archiving and online dissemination have provided new cost-effective alternatives to traditional ways of conducting the agricultural census. This publication is part of FAO Statistical Development Series.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
Abstract: Prepared by the Global Strategy to Improve Agricultural and Rural Statistics (GSARS), this training material is designed for managers, statisticians, sampling experts, GIS specialists and professional staff from the National Statistical Offices and statistical units of the Ministries of Agriculture. It may also be used to train students in agricultural statistics as well as targeted trainers or technical assistance providers in statistical training centres, Regional Economic Communities and regional and subregional organizations specialized in statistical development. This user guide has been prepared to guide the users through this training material.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
Abstract: Prepared by the Global Strategy to Improve Agricultural and Rural Statistics (GSARS), this training material is designed for managers, statisticians, sampling experts, GIS specialists and professional staff from the National Statistical Offices and statistical units of the Ministries of Agriculture. It may also be used to train students in agricultural statistics as well as targeted trainers or technical assistance providers in statistical training centres, Regional Economic Communities and regional and subregional organizations specialized in statistical development. This session aims to a) Introduce the concept of Master Sampling Frame (MSF); b) Inform the audience about the benefits of constructing and using an MSF; and c) Advocate for an agricultural survey system based on a single Master Sampling Frame.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
Abstract: Prepared by the Global Strategy to Improve Agricultural and Rural Statistics (GSARS), this training material is designed for managers, statisticians, sampling experts, GIS specialists and professional staff from the National Statistical Offices and statistical units of the Ministries of Agriculture. This session aims to: a) Inform the audience about how to build an MSF using list Frame; b) Discuss about main issues from the use of list Frame; c) Provide guidelines for maintaining and updating list Frame.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
Abstract: Prepared by the Global Strategy to Improve Agricultural and Rural Statistics (GSARS), this training material is designed for managers, statisticians, sampling experts, GIS specialists and professional staff from the National Statistical Offices and statistical units of the Ministries of Agriculture. This session aims to: a) Introduce the concept of MSF; b) Inform the audience about the benefit of constructing and using an MSF; and c) Provide guidelines for the construction, maintenance and use of Master Sampling Frames (MSFs) in agricultural statistics.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
