1. ISIC and CPC revision 2002
Ralf Becker

2. Previous revisions ISIC: 1948, 1958, 1968, 1989
CPC: 1990 (provisional), 1998 (Ver.1.0)
Original versions based on previous developments (League of Nations list of activities, ICGS etc.)
Usually substantial change in scope or concept; leaving development stage
Revisions adjust existing classifications to changed economic reality
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3. Previous revisions Scope of revisions depends on:
Changes in concept or scope
Changes in economy addressed
Revisions can happen:
When changes in economy force changes in the classification (conceptually or otherwise)
Who determines this?
May happen for linked classifications at different times
On an agreed time schedule
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4. Revision schedule
We are looking at a highly interrelated system of classifications
Revisions should be orchestrated
For near future:
Agreement for 5 year interval for revisions of international classifications
2002 – 2007 – 2012 – 2017
Not all years will produce the same impact
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5. Goal for 2002 ISIC Last revised 13 years ago
Independent work carried out for development of NAICS
Countries proposed adopting some of the concepts
Does ISIC reflect new industries?
Does ISIC serve all countries sufficiently?
What are cost and benefits of an ISIC revision?
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6. Goal for 2002 CPC Last revised in 1998 Goods part based on HS
HS revised in 2002
Services part has partially been reviewed
Are telecomm services adequately defined?
Feedback from countries on some CPC areas received
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7. Goal for 2002 / 2007 Statistical Commission:
Avoid proliferation of classifications
New, independent work for derived and related classifications should be considered
ISIC + NACE + ANZSIC +NAICS + more =
ISIC Rev.4
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8. Goal for 2002 / 2007 Main goal for ISIC: Convergence
Can this be done in time for 2002?
NO, choose 2007 as target
Consider cost of classification revision
Can countries do two major revisions in a 5-year period? NO
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9. Revised goal for 2002 ISIC / CPC 2002 update ISIC / CPC 2002 revision
Update supplementary texts (introduction)
Reflect major changes in economy
Limit impact on structure
No new concepts
Use alternate aggregations
Chapter review of CPC
ISIC / CPC 2002 update
ISIC / CPC 2002 revision
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10. What has changed in ISIC?
Introduction
Chapter on statistical units
Examples for coding
Coding guidelines
General review
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11. What has changed in ISIC?
Explanatory notes
More line items, more examples
Division and group notes
Style change
Common language = small step towards convergence
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12. What has changed in ISIC?
Alternate aggregations
Dropped: Tourism (replaced by TSA)
New: Information Sector (NAICS)
New: ICT Sector (OECD)
New: Informal sector aggregates
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13. What has changed in ISIC?
Structure
Added: Division 96, 97
Undifferentiated goods / services producing activities of private households
Touches SNA boundaries
Uses: Labour force surveys, household statistics
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14. What has changed in ISIC?
Structure
Split: Division 05 (Fishing and fish farming)
New classes:
0501 Fishing
0502 Aquaculture
Based on frequent country requests
Individual economies will still need more detail (e.g. PICs)
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15. What has changed in ISIC?
Structure
Split: Group 5150 (Wholesale of other machinery)
New classes:
5151 Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software
5152 Wholesale of electronic and telecommunications parts and equipment
5159 Wholesale of other machinery, equipment and supplies
Based on requests by countries and the WPIIS; necessary to identify ICT Sector
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16. What has changed in ISIC?
Structure
Split: Group 7220 (Software consultancy and supply)
New classes:
7221 Software publishing
7229 Other software consultancy
Based on country requests; necessary to identify Information Sector
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17. What has changed in ISIC?
Class definitions
Change: Education (Section M)
Aligned with ISCED-97
Clarification: On-line publishing etc. (class 7240)
Aligned with previous rulings
Smaller corrections
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18. Is ISIC Rev.3.1 compatible to Rev.3?
Structure has only changed for divisions or groups that were not subdivided before
New structure allows countries to identify detail in a standardized way
Aggregates are compatible
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19. What has changed in CPC? Introduction Regular update
Goods part (Section 0-4)
Recognized changes in Harmonized System (HS) 2002
Mostly updates of HS links only
Few adjustments in subclass scope
One creation of a new group
One deletion of a subclass
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20. What has changed in CPC? Services part (Section 5-9)
Assets – new group 733, deletion of divisions 51-53
Revision of Division 84 (Telecommunications services)
Revision of Division 86 (Services on a fee or contract basis)
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21. What has changed in CPC? Smaller structural changes
Mixed mode transport 6411
Real estate appraisal 7224
Advertising services 8363
Small corrections in subclass scope
Adjustments to explanatory notes
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22. Is CPC Ver.1.1 compatible to Ver.1.0?
Structure in divisions 84, 86, 87 has changed considerably
84 provides more detail
86-89 mostly renumbered
Correspondence tables are provided
Changes in section 5 and group 733 affect the scope of CPC
Future asset classification and SNA review of treatment of intangible assets will provide further guidance
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23. What are the next steps? Prepare for revision in 2007
Evaluation of recent changes
Sector review for CPC
Evaluation of country needs and convergence requirements for ISIC
Relationships to other classifications
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