Virtual : Sector Classification of Public Sector Units: A Practical Workshop

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Participants should have a degree in economics or statistics or equivalent experience.

Officials who are engaged in the collection and compilation of data for government and public sector statistical reporting.
Representation from all units involved in statistical compilation (e.g. Ministry of Finance, Statistical Office, Central Bank) will be beneficial.

Introduces concepts that underpin the identification and correct sector classification of public sector entities, with particular focus on extrabudgetary units and state-owned enterprises.
Provides practical advice on how to apply the sector classification guidance in the Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014 (GFSM 2014), using a framework of standardized questions.
Uses group exercises in a workshop environment to deepen understanding and build learner confidence in applying the framework and concepts.
Final section requires participants to apply the learning to examples in their own country before reconvening to discuss and share insights gained.
Explores, at a high-level, issues to consider when collecting and compiling data from entities that are outside of direct budgetary controls and reporting.
Explicitly excludes the detailed methods of how to compile data for newly classified entities from the scope of the course.

Identify public sector units and classify them to the appropriate subsector in accordance with GFSM 2014. This is particularly relevant given the growing interest in the SOEs workstream.
Appropriately document and disseminate sector classification decisions relating to public sector units.
Recognize key design principles to consider when broadening the sector coverage of fiscal statistics.