Bernice S. Ofosu-Baadu Ghana Statistical Service

1. EN/AGNA/2014/Pres/02Experiences and good practices in the use of administrative data in the compilation of NA-The case of Ghana Bernice S. Ofosu-Baadu Ghana Statistical Service

2. kinds of administrative data used in NA compilation • Business turnover statistics based on VAT from the Ghana Revenue Authority • Mining and quarrying data from Minerals Commission • Crude oil-related from Ghana National Petroleum Corporation • Forestry and logging data from Forestry Commission (including information on illegal logging) • Cocoa data from COCOBOD • Crops output data from Ministry of Food and Agriculture

3. kinds of administrative data used in NA compilation • Fish output and price from Fisheries Department • Call volumes and rates from National Communication Authority • Profit and Loss Account of the banking industry from the Bank of Ghana • Output of Insurance industry from National Insurance Commission • Electricity production from the Volta River Authority • Electricity distribution from Electricity Company of Ghana • Water production and distribution data from the Ghana Water Company Limited

4. kinds of administrative data used in NA compilation • Imports and Exports data from Bank of Ghana • Cement production from cement manufacturing companies • Refined petroleum products from the Tema Oil Refinery • Roadworthiness renewals from the DVLA • Cargo handling data from Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority

5. kinds of administrative data used in NA compilation • Public Administrative data from the Controller and Accountant General’s Department • Education data from Ghana Education Services • Health data from Ghana Health Services • Balance of payements

6. Not much admin data sources • Arts, entertainment & recreation

7. Administrative data to be used for 2008 SNA • The same administrative sources outlined

8. Business turnover statistics based on VAT • Tax Identification Number (TIN) • Name of company • ISIC • Sector • Tax period (month) • Tax year • Output • Output VAT • Local inputs • Local input VAT • Imported inputs • Imported inputs VAT • Exemptions • Deduct input • Total payment due

9. Number of establishments covered

10. VAT data is extensively used in the compilation of national accounts • Number of establishments covered by VAT (Data on the blue-coloured activities are the ones use in the compilation of GDP)

11. Main challenges encountered using administrative data • The classifications used may not be in National accounts format • The concepts and definitions may not conform to international standards

12. Recommendations for using of administrative data for compilation of national accounts • Virtually no cost on data collection to the Statistical Office • It is a quick way of getting data, which helps in timely provision of information • It could help in updating the business register

13. Ensuring GDP exhaustiveness in Ghana • Planned conduct of Integrated business and enterprise survey (IBES) • Planned to include the informal sector

14. Thank you for your kind attention