FAO experts study agricultural statistics of Uzbekistan
On August 17 of this year, Mariana Toteva, an expert from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and Rasmiya Aliyeva, the organization's regional statistician for Europe and Central Asia, visited the National Statistics Committee.
FAO experts review Uzbekistan's agricultural statistics
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Experts from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Mariana Toteva and the organization's regional statistician for Europe and Central Asia Rasmiya Aliyeva visited the National Statistics Committee on August 17 of this year.
The main purpose of this visit is to study existing data and methodologies on agricultural statistics, compare them, as well as improve integrated and modular approaches to annual agricultural statistics.
As part of the visit, a meeting was held on August 18 with the participation of the Chairman of the National Statistics Committee B. Khamrayev, responsible employees of the central apparatus, and FAO experts.
The meeting discussed the issues of comparing data generated within the framework of agricultural censuses and regular statistical observations, identifying discrepancies between them and analyzing their causes.
Also, views were exchanged on harmonizing concepts, definitions, classifications and methodologies used in agricultural statistics, ensuring mutual consistency, accuracy and continuity of data.
During the conversation, special attention was paid to the issues of introducing international experience and methodological approaches to data harmonization into national statistical practice and determining further measures.
The visit of FAO experts to the National Statistical Committee will continue until August 21.