Draft ISIC Rev.4 structure Ralf Becker UNSD 11/19/2018

ISIC 2007 What are the main issues to consider? Review of high level structure Definition of suitable “international” detail Adequacy of structure for all countries Review of specific sections (approach) Review of implementation rules 11/19/2018

ISIC 2007 Review of high level structure Requests: New information sector More categories for services More detail for agriculture 11/19/2018

ISIC 2007 Definition of suitable “international” detail Recommendation: “Mandatory” two- or three-digit level Selected additional detail as guidance? About 300 categories 11/19/2018

ISIC 2007 Adequacy of structure for all countries E.g. Agriculture Detail (Activity vs. product issues) Organic agriculture Manufacturing Detail E.g. Business services Detail, type Organizational structure 11/19/2018

ISIC 2007 Review of specific sections Agriculture, fishing (01-05) Information (21, 22, 64, 92) Computer services, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Cultural activities Recycling (37) Wholesale and Retail trade (50-52) Business services (74) Sport, recreation, culture (92) Sanitation (90) 11/19/2018

ISIC 2007 Other issues that need to be reviewed (mentioned in ISIC questionnaire) Biotechnology E-commerce / electronic retail Support activities Logistics etc. Outsourcing 11/19/2018

ISIC Rev.4 structure 1 Agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing 2 Mining and quarrying 3 Manufacturing 4 Repair and maintenance 5 Utilities 6 Construction 7 Trade 8 Accommodation and food services 9 Transport and storage 10 Information and communication 11 Financial and insurance services 12 Real estate, rental and leasing activities 11/19/2018

ISIC Rev.4 structure 13 Professional, scientific and technical services 14 Administration and support services 15 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security 16 Water supply; sewage, waste management and remediation 17 Education 18 Health and social services 19 Arts, entertainment and recreation 20 Other services 21 Households 22 Extraterritorial organizations 11/19/2018

ISIC Rev.4 structure - discussion 1 Agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing 6 Construction 7 Trade 9 Transport and storage 10 Information and communication 13 Professional, scientific and technical services 14 Administration and support services 11/19/2018

1 - Major questions for agriculture and fishing Organic farming Definition Genetic modification concept is not new Activity or product concept? Mixed farming Current use? Aquaculture In agriculture or fishing or ? Should there be one top category combining agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting? (hunting : agriculture = fishing : aquaculture) 11/19/2018

Possible breakdowns in agriculture Growing of crops Raising of animals Mixed farming Services to agriculture 11/19/2018

Possible breakdowns in agriculture Growing of crops Growing of temporary crops Growing of permanent crops Growing of vegetables, herb, spice crops Growing of fruit, nuts and beverage crops Growing of flowers and ornamental plants Growing of other crops 11/19/2018

Possible breakdowns in agriculture Raising of animals Grouping types of animals What detail? Separate raising of pets 11/19/2018

Possible breakdowns in agriculture Additional dimensions of breakdown: Distinction between under cover growing and others Distinction between hydroponic forms of growing and others Distinction between organic farming and others To which categories are these applicable? 11/19/2018

Possible breakdown for Fishing Marine fishing Inland fishing Aquaculture Coastal aquaculture Freshwater aquaculture Raising of ornamental fish Services to fishing 11/19/2018

Possible breakdown for Fishing Is additional breakdown necessary for distinction between animal and plant catching or growing? Boundary to hunting, trapping Based on capital input / location of hunting (e.g. distinction between whale and seal hunting) 11/19/2018

6 - Construction 6.1 Construction of buildings 6.2 Civil engineering 6.3 Special trades installation activities Repair and maintenance of building components Support activities for mining (e.g. overburden removal) 11/19/2018

7 – Trade Content definition Incl. Repair activities Division 50 Maintain or split? Wholesale vs. retail Type of customer Size of transactions (bulk vs. individual sales) Organization of sales (store outlets, …) 11/19/2018

9 – Transport Move telecommunications Scenic transportation Feasibility Ticket sales Additional breakdown Mode of transport (incl. Mixed) Passenger vs. freight 11/19/2018

10 - Information Two different approaches Creation of information Distribution of Information Manufacture of information technology machinery Wholesale of information technology machinery Information sector ICT sector 11/19/2018

10 - Information Affected ISIC Divisions: Information sector 22, 64, 72, 92 ICT sector 30, 31, 32, 33, 51, 64, 71, 72 Remaining boundary issues: Office machinery (non-computer) Wires Etc. 11/19/2018

10 - Information 10.1 Publishing activities (except Internet) 10.2 Motion Picture and sound recording activities 10.3 Broadcasting (except Internet) 10.4 Internet publishing and broadcasting 10.5 Telecommunications 10.6 Internet service providers and web search portals 10.7 Other information services 11/19/2018

10 – Information Discussion items: Computer programming Libraries (general boundaries of Information) ISP and web search portals combined Telephone-based information services 11/19/2018

+14 - Professional services and support services 13 - Professional, scientific and technical services Combine specialized activities typically provided to businesses 14 – Administration and support activities Combine general support activities typically provided to businesses Differences in labour input, qualification 14 covers typical ancillary services 11/19/2018

13 - Professional, scientific and technical services 13.1 Legal services 13.2 Accounting services 13.3 Architecture and Engineering services 13.4 Technical testing and analysis 13.5 Computer Services * 13.6 Management and management consultancy services 13.7 Research and development 13.8 Advertising services * 13.9 Other professional, scientific and technical services * 11/19/2018

14 – Administration and support services Mostly coming out of current ISIC 7499 Often not separately identified Supporting day-to-day operation of businesses Size of this section depends also on treatment of ancillary units 11/19/2018

14 – Administration and support services 14.1 Office administrative services 14.2 Facilities support services 14.3 Employment services 14.4 Business support services 14.5 Travel agents, tour operators and other reservation services 14.6 Investigation and security services 14.7 Services to Buildings and Dwellings and Industrial Cleaning services 14.8 Other Support services 11/19/2018

ISIC 2007 Other issues that need to be reviewed (mentioned in ISIC questionnaire) Biotechnology E-commerce / electronic retail Support activities – general treatment Logistics etc. Outsourcing 11/19/2018