Functions:
- Communicate to statistical authorities
in Manila of the problems, needs and other requirements of data
producers and users in the region;
- Develop/operationalize socio-economic
frameworks and indicators systems that are reflective of and
relevant to the region’s conditions and statistical databases
to respond to the needs of users for measures of economic and
social development;
- Serve as the one-stop shop for statistical
services and products in the region, coordinate with
the data producers, provide technical assistance to clients/data
users, consult with educational institutions and continually
initiate improvements in services and products offered;
- Conduct assessment of data production
and dissemination, identify gaps and deficiencies and recommend/implement
activities, programs and projects for the improvement of frameworks
and indicators systems and to strengthen existing systems of
data production, dissemination and utilization;
- Disseminate in the region the statistical policies issued
by the NSCB Executive Board and the different statistical standards and classifications
system on government statistics developed by the NSCB and
other mechanisms for coordinating the subnational statistical
system, monitor adoption by concerned agencies, and make recommendations;
- Provide secretariat and technical
services to the Regional Statistical Coordination
Committees (RSCC) - coordination of activities of the RSCC
in support of its policy making and issue resolution functions;
implementation of activities and other tasks identified/approved
by the RSCC to address statistical issues and other concerns
in the region; and interaction with data producers, providers
and users to ensure consideration of statistical concerns;
- Evaluate the technical aspects
and budgetary requirements of statistical activities/projects
of agencies in the region in line with the designation of statistical
activities to generate critical data for decision-making in
all sectors and prepare recommendations for approval of the
RSCC and its endorsement to the RDC, NSCB and DBM;
- Formulate guidelines on and implement
a monitoring, evaluation, and feedback system for statistical
activities/projects of agencies in the region; and
- Perform other functions as may
be assigned by the NSCB Secretary-General and as may be necessary
to carry out the purpose of Executive Order No. 121.
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