Agriculture Statistics Survey 2010-2011
West Bank and Gaza, 2012
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WBG_2010_AgS_v01_M
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Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics
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Identification
Survey ID number
WBG_2010_AgS_v01_M
Title
Agriculture Statistics Survey 2010-2011
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| West Bank and Gaza | WBG |
Study type
Agricultural Survey [ag/oth]
Series Information
This survey was carried out once in 2012
Abstract
The availability of statistical data on agriculture is necessary to draw up policies and plans for the future development of this sector. Agriculture plays a vital role and represents a significant share of the Palestinian Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and also of the Palestinian labour force. There is a pressing need for specialized surveys to be conducted that will complement the first Agricultural Census in the Palestinian Territory that was conducted in 2010.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
Agricultural Holding
Version
Version Date
2012-08-02
Scope
Notes
The survey consisted of the main items as follows:
1- Number of agricultural holding, classified as type of holding (plant, animal, mixed) and area of agricultural holding in the year 2010/2011.
2-Number of livestock raised each of the cattles, sheep, goats, camels, number of poultry and other animals actually located in 01/10/2010.
3- Agricultural labor force and distributed by sex.
4- Agricultural machinery and equipment. and plastic house.
Keywords
Plant Holding
Animal Holding
Mixed Holding
Agricultural Holding
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
West Bank and Gaza
Universe
All agricultural holdings
Producers and sponsors
Primary investigators
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian National Authority |
Producers
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Agriculture | PNA | Data collection |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Palestinian National Authority | Funding survey |
| Core Funding Group (Representative Office of Norway ) | Funding survey |
| Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency | Funding survey |
Other Identifications/Acknowledgments
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Palestinian National Authority | PNA | Funding survey |
| Core Funding Group | CFG | Funding survey |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
The sample is a one-stage stratified simple random sample due to:
1 - An updated framework.
2 - Strata depend on the type of holdings.
3 - Strata depend on the size of holdings.
4 - Deal directly with the holdings.
1 - An updated framework.
2 - Strata depend on the type of holdings.
3 - Strata depend on the size of holdings.
4 - Deal directly with the holdings.
Response Rate
93.3%
Weighting
Weight is known as an inverted probability of selection of the element in the sample weight and can be interpreted as how much the element represented in the sample of elements of society. The weights are adjusted for cases of non-response through the process of data collection.
Survey instrument
Questionnaires
The agricultural statistics questionnaire was designed based on the recommendations of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the questionnaire used for the Agricultural Census of 2010. The special situation of the Palestinian Territory was taken into account, in addition to the specific requirements of the technical phase of field work and of data processing and analysis.
Data collection
Dates of Data Collection
| Start | End |
|---|---|
| 2012-01-23 | 2012-03-31 |
Time periods
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 2010-10-01 | 2011-09-30 |
Data Collectors
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian National Authority |
Supervision
Special follow-up forms were designed for the submission and receipt of 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 map and the sample list. They provided daily reports to the field work coordinator clarifying the interviews completed, cases of refusal, non-applicable cases and other interview results. The report was then sent to the project manager. In addition, technicians and field work coordinators conducted visits to monitor field work, ensure the quality of data and to assist in solving any problems faced by the field work team.
Data Collection Notes
PCBS prepared a plan to execute the field work of the main survey in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. This plan included formulation of the field work team, the field work tools (questionnaires, maps, sample lists), and the distribution of field workers to different governorates. In total, there were 59 field workers, eight supervisors, two editors and three field work coordinators in West Bank governorates, plus seven field workers, two supervisors, two editors and a field work coordinator in governorates in Gaza Strip. The field work for the survey lasted from 23 January to 31 March 2012.
Data processing
Data Editing
This phase included the following operations:
- Preparation of Data Entry Program.
The data entry program was prepared using ACCESS software and data entry screens were designed. Rules of data entry were established to guarantee successful entry of questionnaires and queries checked data after each entry. These queries examined variables on the questionnaire.
- Data Entry
Having designed the data entry program and tested it to verify readiness, and after training staff on data entry programs, data entry began on 12 February 2012 and finished on 20 May 2012 with 12 staff engaged in the data entry process.
- Editing of Entered Data
Special rules were formulated for editing the stored data to guarantee reliability and ensure accurate and clean data.
- Preparation of Data Entry Program.
The data entry program was prepared using ACCESS software and data entry screens were designed. Rules of data entry were established to guarantee successful entry of questionnaires and queries checked data after each entry. These queries examined variables on the questionnaire.
- Data Entry
Having designed the data entry program and tested it to verify readiness, and after training staff on data entry programs, data entry began on 12 February 2012 and finished on 20 May 2012 with 12 staff engaged in the data entry process.
- Editing of Entered Data
Special rules were formulated for editing the stored data to guarantee reliability and ensure accurate and clean data.
Data appraisal
Estimates of Sampling Error
Survey data may be affected by statistical errors due to the use of the sample. Therefore, certain differences may emerge from the true values anticipated through censuses. The variation of the most important indicators was calculated and dissemination levels of the data were particularized at governorate level in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, according to the sample design and the variance calculations for the different indicators.
access_policy
Access authority
Confidentiality
| Is signing of a confidentiality declaration required? | Confidentiality declaration text |
|---|---|
| yes |
General Statistics Law No. (5) for Year 2000 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. |
Access conditions
1. Pledges the utilization of “data” or any copies thereof shall be limited to the purposes agreed upon including not granting any third parties any access to these data. Restrictions applies to any data duplication or transformed setting for purposes other than meeting the requirements of the statistical programs used in data analysis.
2. Utilization of “data” or any copies thereof is limited to personal computers normally .
3. Pledges not to alter the value of any observation in the original “data”; nevertheless, this does not apply on subjecting data to any processes or procedures aiming to derive new variables. The first party does not bear any professional, administrative or financial responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of changes in the variables values.
2. Utilization of “data” or any copies thereof is limited to personal computers normally .
3. Pledges not to alter the value of any observation in the original “data”; nevertheless, this does not apply on subjecting data to any processes or procedures aiming to derive new variables. The first party does not bear any professional, administrative or financial responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of changes in the variables values.
Citation requirements
Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, 2012. Agricultural Statistics Survey, 2010/2011, V 1.0 Ramallah- Palestine.
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
PCBS provides data collected for purely statistical purposes, and therefore does not assume any responsibility for legal or professional from any claim or analysis or interpretation or misuse of this data.
Copyright
(c) All Rights Reserved. Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics, Agricultural Statistics Survey, 2010/2011.
Metadata production
DDI Document ID
DDI_WBG_2010_AgS_v01_M
Producers
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics | Palestinian National Authority | Collection, processing and dissemination data |
Date of Metadata Production
2014-01-23
Metadata version
DDI Document version
Version 1.1 (January 2014)
Adaptation of DDI-PSE-PCBS-ASS-2010/2011-V1.0
Adaptation of DDI-PSE-PCBS-ASS-2010/2011-V1.0