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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. This user guide describes the intended training objectives, content and target audience of the training in the collection of SSF and aquaculture statistics. It also provides recommendations on aspects of the organization of training, such as a sample training duration timetable (see appendix).
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. Definition of Small-Scale Fishery (SSF) and aquaculture; 2. Why SSF and aquaculture statistics (including map of SSF distribution worldwide and statistics on output, consumption, employment) ‒ SDGs (food security, sustainability, economy) ‒ National data needs ‒ Regional data needs; 3. Indicators for SSF and aquaculture a. Biological indicators b. Fishing operations indicators c. Economic indicators d. Community indicators; 4. Criteria for selecting indicators to collect; 5. International classifications for fisheries statistics ‒ Boat gear classifications ‒ Fish species classifications, etc.
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: 1.1 Why a refresher on biostatistics; 1.2 Statistical terms: population versus sample; 1.3 Statistics/Estimates (mean, variance, standard deviation); 1.4 Reliability, precision and accuracy of estimates (confidence intervals, relative error, bias).
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. 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: These guidelines are intended for statisticians and managers in national statistics offices wanting to develop or improve survey programmes for the direct measurement of grain and other food stocks. They provide guidance and tools for direct measurement of food stocks, discuss current and best practices for stock estimation through sample surveys, reflect on conceptual, technical, human and budgetary issues related to stock surveys and provide examples and tools for countries wishing to develop their stock survey programmes.
Lead authoring unit/office: Statistics Division (ESS)
