Meeting of the Expert Group on International Statistical Classifications New York, May /2015/ac289-2.asp Ralf Becker & Vysaul Nyirongo

Outline Background Scope Categorizing classifications Process of identifying classification Next steps Presentation options Questions for the Expert Group 2

Background EGM 2011 review Maintain concept Restrict to international, statistical classifications Widened scope other than “economic and Social” only Agree to make the list and the classification Paper gives some details on the process of instituting the Family 3

Scope Variations Classifications with narrow focus, e.g. in Health - Classification of Health Care Providers, Functions Different terminology - Classification of institutional sectors, of assets Common but non-standardized classifications - Age classification 1 Irreplaceable national/regional classifications 1

Categorizing classifications Classification of Statistical Activities Statistical domains Challenges for identification and grouping Domains not easily linked to stakeholders Reference to domains required thorough detailed information but not structure of the list Grading of classifications Is the classification a reference, derived or related? Extra dimensions for structuring 5

Process of identifying classification 6 First proposal in the EGM 2013 List of (international) standards Extract classifications’ information Use expertise of dedicated offices for specialized statistics Officially approved Better coverage Identified a list of 140 classifications

Next steps a) Collect detailed information Scope and concepts Purpose, underlying methodology Structure, revisions and other supporting documents - Previously agreed questionnaire - Sufficient information for users - Mechanisms of maintenance? b) Evaluation against the inclusion criteria Quality indicator Indicator should be prominent part of the presentation Terminology of the “Family” ? 7

Presentation options 8 Option 1

Presentation options 9 Option 2

Detail presentation (1/2) 10

Detail presentation (2/2) 11

Questions for the Expert Group This paper proposes a process and information for establishing the Family The Expert Group may wish to: a) Review and advise whether this process is reasonable and acceptable b) Confirm the mechanism for identifying classifications c) Agree on the initial list of candidate members d) Recommend maintenance mechanisms e) Advise on potential criteria for grouping/ordering f) Advise on the terminology for the groupings/orderings g) Feedback on information presentation and distribution 12