Business Survey on ICT 2007
West Bank and Gaza, 2007
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Business Survey on ICT 2007
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| West Bank and Gaza | WBG |
1-2-3 Survey, phase 1 [hh/123-1]
The Plan of the BICT 2007 included several stages: first was the formation of an advisory committee from experts and specialists and representatives of some governmental and non-governmental enterprises, and the formation of a technical committee from expertise in PCBS and representative of all relevant departments that began work to identify needs and goals through meetings and discussions with various stakeholders, as well as access to international recommendations and experiences of countries in the implementation of surveys on ICT. BICT 2007 was also based on the experience of the previous household surveys implemented by PCBS about ICT.
The survey BICT was implemented in 2008 to provide statistical information for decision makers. This activity contributes strongly toward enriching the database of information and communications technology (ICT) by providing a set of indicators important for meeting local needs, and consistent with the international recommendations. The indicators help to determine the extent of progress and economic growth of the Palestinian economy through the revolutionary impact of information and communication technologies that have become a feature of this era.
This survey studied the mechanisms and characteristics of use and access for the basic tools of ICT such as telephone, mobile phone, computer, internet, intranet, extranet, e-commerce transactions, and expenditures on technology by the economic enterprises in the Palestinian Territory. The survey aims mainly to provide comprehensive statistical data on the availability of the means, access and use of ICT tools and breakdown by enterprises, the major economic activities and employment size, and places and different goals and features for the use of ICT.
The main objective of this survey is to provide statistical data on ICT for the enterprises in the Palestinian Territory. The specific objectives can be summarized in the following points:
· Enriching ICT statistical data on the actual use and access by the economic enterprises of ICT.
· Identifying the characteristics of the tools and means of ICT used in the economic activity, the type of economic activity and size of enterprises.
· Providing opportunity for international and regional comparisons which helps in knowing the location of the Palestinian Territory among the technological world countries.
· Assisting planners and policy makers in understanding the current status of the Technology-Based Economy in the Palestinian Territory, which helps to meet the future needs of the Palestinian economy.
Sample survey data [ssd]
Enterprises
Version
Version 1.0 dataset for public distribution
Scope
In light of identifying data requirements, the survey instrument was developed following a review of international recommendations and experiences of countries in this area, and following discussion with stakeholders, through a workshop at PCBS to discuss producers and indicators of the survey.
In addition to identification information and data quality control, BICT 2007 survey instrument consists of three main sections, namely:
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Section one: Includes readiness, access to ICT; this section contains a collection of examples about the existence of the necessary infrastructure for the use of technology and tools and instruments in the business, such as the availability of the computer and Internet service. It also provides a range of sophisticated devices associated with the use of technology such as telephone, fax, mobile phone, printers, and other related issues.
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Section two: includes a series of questions about the use of Internet and computer networks in various activities and projects of economic enterprises, such as using the Internet, and networks to conduct commercial transactions buying and selling, and obstacles faced by Palestinian enterprises in the use of networks and Internet in their economic activities and implementation electronically of commercial transactions.
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Section three: includes questions about the future direction of the enterprises in the use of means and tools of ICT, as well as expenditures for some tools and means of ICT that have been adopted.
| Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
|---|---|---|
| information technology [16.2] | CESSDA | http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common |
Coverage
The data are representative at the region level (West Bank, Gaza Strip).
- Region (West Bank, Gaza Strip)
- Locality type (urban, rural, camp)
- Governorates
The enterprises in the Palestinian Territory
Producers and sponsors
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian National Authority |
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| The Palestinian National Authority | Financial assistance |
| The Core Funding Group | Financial assistance |
| Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation | Financial assistance |
| Representative Office of Norway | Financial assistance |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Core Funding Group represented by the representative office | CFG | Financial assistance |
| Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation | CFG | Financial assistance |
Sampling
The sample is a regular stratified random sample of one stage. The strata of less than 30 enterprises and enterprises that operate 30 or more workers was included. Enterprises were divided into three levels, namely:
First level, geographical classification of enterprises and classified into two regions: the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Second Level, economic activity of the enterprises classified according to International Industrial Classification for Economic Activities.
Third level, employment size category of the enterprises classified according to the number of employees as follows:
- Enterprises that operate with less than 5 employees.
- Enterprises that operate with 5-10 employees.
- Enterprises that operate with 11-29 employees.
- Enterprises that operate with 30 employees and over.
The survey sample consists of about 2,966 enterprises; 2,604 enterprises completed the interview, of which 1,746 enterprises were in the West Bank and 858 enterprises in Gaza Strip. The response rate was 92.2%.
Weights have been calculated for each sampling unit. Weight reflects the sampling procedures. Adjusted weights are important to reduce bias resulting from non-responses. Also “adjusting” gave consideration to the changes since the time of the Population, Housing and Establishments Census, 2007 and the time of carrying out the survey.
Survey instrument
The Survey Questionnaire
In light of identifying data requirements, the survey instrument was developed following a review of international recommendations and experiences of countries in this area, and following discussion with stakeholders, through a workshop at PCBS to discuss producers and indicators of the survey.
In addition to identification information and data quality control, BICT 2007 survey instrument consists of three main sections, namely:
Section one: Includes readiness, access to ICT; this section contains a collection of examples about the existence of the necessary infrastructure for the use of technology and tools and instruments in the business, such as the availability of the computer and Internet service. It also provides a range of sophisticated devices associated with the use of technology such as telephone, fax, mobile phone, printers, and other related issues.
Section two: includes a series of questions about the use of Internet and computer networks in various activities and projects of economic enterprises, such as using the Internet, and networks to conduct commercial transactions buying and selling, and obstacles faced by Palestinian enterprises in the use of networks and Internet in their economic activities and implementation electronically of commercial transactions.
Section three: includes questions about the future direction of the enterprises in the use of means and tools of ICT, as well as expenditures for some tools and means of ICT that have been adopted.
Data collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2007-01-01 | 2007-12-31 |
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian National Authority |
Following up and Supervision
Special follow-up patterns were designed for handing in and receiving questionnaires for all levels as well as the daily accomplishments of the interviewers. Supervisors had the task of allocating work to the teams using the list of enterprises. They provided daily and weekly reports to the fieldwork coordinator and the project's administration explaining the completed interviews, refusal cases, the inapplicable cases such as temporarily and permanent closed enterprises, interviews where results were not determined, and the cases that could not be communicated (after three contact attempts). The reports also included the technicians and coordinators' supervisory field visits.
The training manual covered all aspects dealing with fieldwork and filling in questionnaires. Moreover, it dealt with the tasks of each fieldworker in interviewing, and completion of questionnaire. Training manuals for supervisors and editors were prepared in order to secure team training and success of the project. A training course was held on May 3, 2008, and was completed on May 7, 2008, with the participation of 75 trainees. Training lasted for 5 days for fieldworkers and an additional day for supervisors, editors, and assistants.
The training course was divided into three parts: The first part discussed general issues such as designing statistical surveys, reaching selected enterprises, interviewing, tasks and duties and running the fieldwork. The second part was a lecture given by a specialist in ICT who clarified the technical concepts and terminology that was mentioned in the questionnaire. The third part emphasized the objectives of the Survey and allowed practical exercises on filling in the questionnaire.
Main Fieldwork
A plan for the fieldwork was developed. At this stage, the fieldwork team and the tools (questionnaires, maps, sample lists) were prepared.
Data Editing
The project's management developed a clear mechanism for editing the data and trained the team of editors accordingly. The mechanism was as follows:
· Receiving completed questionnaires on a daily basis;
· Checking each questionnaire to make sure that they were completed and that the data covered all eligible enterprises. Checks also focused on the accuracy of the answers to the questions.
· Returning the uncompleted questionnaires as well as those with errors to the field for completion.
Following up and Supervision
Special follow-up patterns were designed for handing in and receiving questionnaires for all levels as well as the daily accomplishments of the interviewers. Supervisors had the task of allocating work to the teams using the list of enterprises. They provided daily and weekly reports to the fieldwork coordinator and the project's administration explaining the completed interviews, refusal cases, the inapplicable cases such as temporarily and permanent closed enterprises, interviews where results were not determined, and the cases that could not be communicated (after three contact attempts). The reports also included the technicians and coordinators' supervisory field visits.
Data processing
Data Editing
The project's management developed a clear mechanism for editing the data and trained the team of editors accordingly. The mechanism was as follows:
· Receiving completed questionnaires on a daily basis;
· Checking each questionnaire to make sure that they were completed and that the data covered all eligible enterprises. Checks also focused on the accuracy of the answers to the questions.
Returning the uncompleted questionnaires as well as those with errors to the field for completion
Data appraisal
Detailed information on the sampling Error is available in the Survey Report, downloadable under the "Resources" tab.
Detailed information on the data appraisal is available in the Survey Report, downloadable under the "Resources" tab.
Data Access
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian National Authority | www.pcbs.gov.ps | diwan@pcbs.gov.ps |
| Is signing of a confidentiality declaration required? | Confidentiality declaration text |
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| yes | Article (17 1. All individual information and data submitted to the Bureau for statistical purposes shall be treated as confidential and shall not be divulged, in whole or in part, to any individual or to a public or private body, or used for any purpose other than for preparing statistical tables. 2. The Bureau shall endeavor to issue official statistical publications in aggregate tables, which do not disclose individual data, in conformity with the confidentiality of statistical data |
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Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, 2008. Business Survey on ICT, 2007: Main Findings. Ramallah - Palestine.
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The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) provide you with the data as is, without any warranty or responsibility implied. PCBS accepts no responsibility for the results and/or implications of any analysis and/or other actions conducted with this data.
© 2012, Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, reference period of data (01/01/2007-31/12/2007)
Contacts
| Name | Affiliation | URL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of user services | Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | diwan@pcbs.gov.ps | www.pcbs.gov.ps |
Metadata production
DDI_WBG_2007_BSICT_v01_M
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian Nationa Authority | Production and execute the survey |
2012-03-13
Metadata version
Version 01 (August 2021). This version is identical to PSE-PCBS-BICT-2007-V1.0, except for the following fields that were modified by the World Bank: study ID and DDI ID.