1. Sub-Regional Workshop on International Merchandise Trade Statistics Compilation and Export and Import Unit Value Indices 21 – 25 November Guam Reef & Olive Spa Resort, Tamuning, Guam SESSION 4: BEST PRACTICE WRAP-UP Presentation by Nilima Lal Economic Statistician, Pacific Community

2. Best practice wrap-up
Best practice ensures IMTS compilation meet standards required and allows regional and international comparison, so follow compilation recommendations contained in the UN Manual on International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS). Compilation will become easier to understand with the release of the Pacific IMTS Compilation Guide in mid-2017:
Legal frame work
Data sources
Time of recording
Scope and coverage
Data processing and data base management
Statistical territory and Trade System
Commodity classification
Partner Countries
Valuation
Quantity measurement
Data quality and metadata
Mode of transport and Customs Procedure codes
Dissemination