The Implementation of the 2008 System of National Accounts in Africa: Progress and Challenges

The article discusses the progress made in implementing the 2008 System of National Accounts in Africa, focusing on the efforts to overcome statistical weaknesses and enhance coordination among African countries. It outlines the objectives, key players, historical context, and challenges faced, such as limited resources and weak capacity. The call for timeline implementation and the development of the first project document are highlighted, showcasing the early stages of this important initiative.

• National Accounts
• Africa
• Statistical Commission
• African Development Bank
• Implementation

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1. E/ECA/STATCOM/4/4 The implementation of the 2008 System of National Accounts in Africa How far have we come? Joe de Beer Deputy Director-General for Economic Statistics Statistics South Africa The South Africa I know, the home I understand

2. Introduction Introduction The South Africa I know, the home I understand

3. developed by the African Group on National Accounts under the umbrella of the Statistical Commission for Africa The African Strategy for the Implementation of the 2008 SNA Objective Implementation of 2008 SNA in all African countries Aim overcome statistical weaknesses by brining together all African countries to work together to implement SNA 2008 The South Africa I know, the home I understand

4. United Nations Economic Commission for Africa African Union Commission Major roll players African Group on National Accounts African Development Bank The South Africa I know, the home I understand

5. A brief history of where we have come from The South Africa I know, the home I understand

6. Call for Timeline implementation 2014 2015 2012 2013 2011 5th meeting of the Committee of Directors General of National Statistics Offices of African countries Call to implement the project The South Africa I know, the home I understand

7. Call for Timeline implementation 2014 2015 2012 2013 2011 Assessment completed Problem areas identified and interventions proposed Limited resources Weak capacity Unharmonious systems Inconsistent coverage Early stages The South Africa I know, the home I understand

8. 1st version discussed Call for Timeline implementation 2014 2015 2012 2013 2011 Assessment completed 9th meeting of the African Group on National Accounts 1st version of project document discussed Document outlines key activities and timelines The South Africa I know, the home I understand

9. 1st version discussed Call for Timeline implementation 2014 2015 2012 2013 2011 Assessment completed 2nd version scrutinised 10th meeting of the African Group on National Accounts 2nd version of project document scrutinised Document endorsed and adopted Secretariat asked to amend and finalise document The South Africa I know, the home I understand

10. 1st version discussed Final version adopted Call for Timeline implementation 2014 2015 2012 2013 2011 Assessment completed 2nd version scrutinised 3rd meeting of the Statistical Commission for Africa Final version of project document adopted African countries asked to work together to adopt 2008 SNA 5th AU-ECA Joint Annual Meeting Document endorsed and adopted The South Africa I know, the home I understand

11. 1st version discussed Final version adopted Call for Timeline implementation 2014 2015 2012 2013 2011 Assessment completed Agreement on a phased approach 2nd version scrutinised Special session of the African Group on National Accounts Five-year African project would be carried out in a phased approach 14 activities identified The South Africa I know, the home I understand

12. 1st version discussed Final version adopted Call for Timeline Launch! implementation 2014 2015 2012 2013 2011 Assessment completed Agreement on a phased approach 2nd version scrutinised 11th Meeting of the African Group on National Accounts List of activities increases to 17 Document outlines governance structure Launch of the implementation of the project Detailed calendar of phase 1 activities Development of a project implementation plan The South Africa I know, the home I understand

13. Expected accomplishments and outcomes Country plan and actions Improved capacities Technical assistance Institutional strengthening Compiling documents Increased resources Advocacy campaign Organise meetings Establish secretariat Completion of phase 1 Further assessment Monitoring & evaluation Produce reports The South Africa I know, the home I understand

14. The six pillars The South Africa I know, the home I understand

15. Pillar 1: Country plans and actions Allows member states to align 2008 SNA with African statistical strategies and macroeconomic priorities Pillar 2: Technical assistance (AfDB) Strengthen statistical institutions and the capacity of national statistics systems Adopt IT tools, conduct seminars and training workshops Pillar 3: Institutional strengthening (Afristat and RECs) Develop and strengthen coordination structures and systems The South Africa I know, the home I understand

16. Pillar 4: Technical documents (ECA) Serve as operational guides for the compilation of national accounts Development of a guidebook and handbook Pillar 5: Advocacy campaign (AUC) Organised at a continental, regional and national levels Pillar 6: Coordination, monitoring, evaluation and reporting Close monitoring of the project implementation plan Production and dissemination of monitoring and evaluation reports The South Africa I know, the home I understand

17. Upcoming activities and the way forward The South Africa I know, the home I understand

18. 1st version discussed Final version adopted Call for Timeline Launch! implementation 2014 2015 2012 2013 2011 Assessment completed Agreement on a phased approach Assessment of implementation 2nd version scrutinised Meeting of the Continental Steering Committee - December 2014- Review and assess project progress Provide guidance in 2008 SNA implementation Oversee overall coordination of the project The South Africa I know, the home I understand

19. 1st version discussed Final version adopted Call for Timeline Launch! implementation 2014 2015 2012 2013 2011 Assessment completed Agreement on a phased approach Assessment of implementation 2nd version scrutinised Country progress on SNA2008 implementation - December 2014 Period To be decided 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total Number of countries 9 2 1 0 1 3 7 4 1 1 29 The South Africa I know, the home I understand

20. 1st version discussed Final version adopted Call for Timeline AGNA meeting Launch! implementation 2014 2015 2012 2013 2011 Assessment completed Agreement on a phased approach Assessment of implementation 2nd version scrutinised African Group on National Accounts - First half of 2015 Next meeting of African Group on National Accounts The South Africa I know, the home I understand

21. Points for discussion The South Africa I know, the home I understand

22. You are invited to: Express views on the activities undertaken in implementing the 2008 SNA Provide guidance on how to strengthen implementation activities Provide guidance on how to strengthen the reporting framework Express views on resource mobilization for the implementation of phase 1 activities The South Africa I know, the home I understand