With the Philippines 2000 goals of global competitiveness and people empowerment, the maximization of the use of information is a key strategy. To sustain fast-paced development, the government and the private sectors must coninuously analyze and systhesize vital statistical information. Thus, the NATIONAL STATISTICAL INFORMATION CENTER - Central Mindanao (NSIC-CM) was launched on October 24, 1996 in the region to provide a one stop venue where users could access statistical data generated by government agencies.

     The NSIC-CM branch caters to the data needs of local executives, investors, businessmen, researchers, students, government employees, planners and decision makers

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     The NSIC-CM is administered by the National Statistical Coordination Board in cooperation with the National Statistics Office, Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics, National Economic and Development Authority, Central Bank of the Philippines, and other concerned agencies.

• serves data request by phone, fax, mail or E-mail

• provides information on what, where, and when statistical

• data are available and in what form and how data can be accessed

• contains a wide collection of statistical publications and reference matarials on various concerns

• serves as marketing arm of major statistical agencies for their publications

• provides updates on major social and economic indicators

• officers a library exchange program

• provides a facility to access statistical information thru its web site and data bank