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1999-2000 P R O S P E C T U S

EASTERN AFRICA STATISTICAL TRAINING CENTRE

( E A S T C )

DAR ES SALAAM

MAILING ADDRESS

Postal Address: P.O. BOX 35103DAR ES SALAAM,TANZANIA

Telephone: General line: (255-51) 410309Cellular: (255-812) 784106Director: (255-51) 410052Cellular: (255-812) 784219E_mail: [email protected]

Telefax: (255-51) 4100531998-1999 A L M A N A C ............................................................................................................4Background......................................................................................................................................7Location of the Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre................................................................9The City of Dar es Salaam ................................................................................................................9Accommodation...............................................................................................................................9

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Leisure............................................................................................................................................10Medical Services ............................................................................................................................10Religious Services ..........................................................................................................................10Library Services ............................................................................................................................10Other Services ...............................................................................................................................11Student Government To facilitate communication between the students and theadministration of the Centre trainees elect a student government every session. The studentgovernment is responsible for maintenance of the welfare of the students on campus.Consultation between the student government and the administration is always encouragedto enable the administration to maintain the learning environment of the Centre. EASTCTeaching Programme....................................................................................................................11Structure of the Courses ...............................................................................................................12Admission Requirements ..............................................................................................................12Fees and Financial Support ..........................................................................................................13Students Intake..............................................................................................................................13Research Activities..........................................................................................................................14Short Courses ................................................................................................................................15a) arranging Seminars and Workshops for practicing statistical personnel of the user countries, toenable exchange of experiences from different countries and updating of knowledge so as toimprove the quality of statistics in the region. b) assisting user countries organise in-servicestatistical training courses. c) carrying out statistical research with the view of analysing theavailable Statistical data and test the validity of statistical techniques in local environments. d)providing s.......................................................................................................................................15Future Plans ..................................................................................................................................16Organizational Set Up...................................................................................................................16

B. COST OF TRAINING 14

C. PROGRAMMES DESCRIPTION 16

a. Certificate Level Syllabus 16b. Diploma Level Syllabus 22c. Short Courses 32

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A L M A N A C 1999 - 2000•

Date Event

1999: 25 - 26 September Arrival of students27 Sept. - 02 October Induction week04 October Formal lectures begin29 October Get-together Party

18 Dec - 02 January X'mas break

2000: 03 January Lectures resume

31 Jan - 04 February Mid-Session Examinations07 February 2nd semester begins

15 - 30 April Easter break

01 May Lectures resume26 May End of Formal Lectures27 May - 11 June Revision

12 - 23 June Final Examinations

29 June - 01 July* Field Project Training02 - 16 July* Field Work Operations17 - 26 July* Field Work Report Writing

30 July Fare-well Dinner

27 - 31 July Submission of field workreports and Departure ofstudents.

31 July End of Academic Session

-------------------------------* Timing of field work is subject to changes

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A L M A N A C 1998 - 99

Date Event

1998: 26 - 27 September Arrival of students28 Sept. - 02 October Induction week05 October Formal lectures begin30 October Get-together Party

19 Dec - 03 January X'mas break


01 - 05 February Mid-Session Examinations08 February 2nd semester begins

27 Mar - 11 April Easter break

12 April Lectures resume28 May End of Formal Lectures30 May - 11 June Revision


01 - 03 July* Field Project Training04 - 18 July* Field Work Operations19 - 25 July* Field Work Report Writing





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A L M A N A C 2000 - 01

Date Event

2000: 30 Sept - 01 October Arrival of students02 – 07 October Induction week09 October Formal lectures begin27 October Get-together Party

16 Dec - 31 December X'mas break


05 - 09 February Mid-Session Examinations12 February 2nd semester begins

07 - 22 April Easter break

23 April Lectures resume01 June End of Formal Lectures02 - 17 June Revision


05 - 07 July* Field Project Training08 - 22 July* Field Work Operations23 - 28 July* Field Work Report Writing





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Background

The EASTC was established in July 1965 under an agreement between theUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the, then, East AfricaCommon Services Organization (EACSO). When the UNDP withdrew in 1972,EASTC continued to operate under the, then, East African Community (EAC)the successor to EACSO, until the collapse of the E.A.C in 1977. During thesame year (1977) the 10th Conference of African Statisticians adopted aStatistical Training Programme for Africa (STPA). The EASTC was amongStatistical Training Institutions in Africa selected to participate in the executionof this Programme. It was selected to serve, mainly, National StatisticalOffices of the English-African speaking Countries of Eastern and SouthernAfrica. It currently serves Botswana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi,Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda,Zambia and Zimbabwe (referred to as User Countries). Following the collapse ofthe E.A.C. at the request of user countries, Tanzania Government decided to runthe EASTC until such a time as a new arrangement of management is workedout by the user countries. To reflect the anticipated new set up the EASTCwas, in April 1978, renamed Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre.

Eventually, User countries decided to re-establish the Eastern Africa StatisticalTraining Centre as a Tanzanian institution with a regional character. TanzaniaParliament passed Act number 28 of 1994 to that effect. Tanzania and the usercountries signed a protocol (memorandum of understanding) which provided theuser countries with access to the use of the Centre.

Objectives of EASTC

The primary objective of the EASTC is to improve the capabilities of the usercountries to produce statistical data that is needed for assessing, and planning thedevelopment of the people and the economies of the countries, through thetraining of personnel involved in the production and usage of the statisticalinformation.

Governing Council of EASTC

Chairman: Ambassador Cletus P. B. Mkai

Members:

Mr. Herbert E. Mrango, representing the Planning Commission,Ambassador Musinga T. Bandora, representing the Ministry of Foreign Affairsand International Cooperation,Mr. Frank Maganga, representing the Ministry of Finance

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Professor Maurice Mbago, representing the Department of Statistics, Universityof Dar es SalaamMs Mary WatondohaMr. Mikidadi MahamoodMr. Slousy T. Mwisomba, representing EASTC workersMr. Vitalis E. Muba (Ph.D.), Director, EASTC, Secretary.

Advisory Board

Membership:

The Chief Government Statistician, Government of Tanzania, ChairmanThe heads of Government Statistical Offices of the user countries i.e. Botswana,Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Seychelles,Somalia, Swaziland, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

The Director of the Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics, MakerereUniversity, Kampala,

Representative of the University of Dar es Salaam,

Representative of the Statistics Directorate, United Nations EconomicCommission for Africa,

Representatives of co-opted organisations and institutions,

The Director, EASTC, Secretary.

Academic Staff of EASTC

Permanent Staff list:

The Director:

Mr. Vitalis E. Muba, Ph.D., M.Sc. (UIUC), M.Eng.Sc., (UNSW), B.Sc., (MUK).

Teaching Staff:

Mr. Henry R.K. Bamwebuga, M.A., B.A. (UDSM)Mr. Abel Msabila M.Sc., (Southampton), PGD(transport),B.Stat.,(MUK)Mr. Slaus T. Mwisomba M.A., (Leeds), B.A., (UDSM)Mr. Zakayo E. Msokwa M.Sc., (Southampton), B.Stat., (MUK)Mr. Elimringi M. Sindato, M.Sc. (Kent), Grad. Dip. (LAN POL), Dip (EASTC),Dip (Ed.) (Dar).Mr. Mohamed R. Lugongo M.Sc.I.S.,(AAU), B.Sc., (UDSM)

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Mrs. Ndema Habib B.Sc. (UDSM), M.Sc., (Biostat), (Limburgs)Mr. Venance J. Mwolo B.Sc. (UDSM).

General Information

Location of the Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre

From 1992/93 session, the EASTC has been operating from its new campus. It islocated on Observation Hill, thirteen kilometers west of the city centre of Dar esSalaam. The campus is within Changanyikeni village on the west side of theUniversity of Dar es Salaam campus. At a distance of one and a half kilometersfrom the administration block of the University, it shares a common border withthe University. The high altitude compared to its surroundings enables thecampus to enjoy a cool sea breeze of the Indian Ocean frm the east. Being awayfrom the main roads and industries, the campus has avoided the city noises tomake it ideal for academic work.

The City of Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam is the main seaport of Tanzania with a good natural harbour.The City is on the western shores of the Indian Ocean. Its beautiful white sandbeaches attracts swimmers. The rich fishing ground between Dar es Salaamand the nearby islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia attracts deep sea fishingand fishing sportsmen. It is by far the largest urban centre of Tanzania with apopulation of 1.4 million (1988 census) spread on an area of 343,024 acres.

It has a modern international airport. There is a good ground and airline networkjoining Dar es Salaam with the world's most natural and beautiful wildlife.Game reserves and national parks occupy about one third of Tanzania's total areaof 945,000 square kilometers.

Accommodation

From the 1998-99 sessions trainees started to use the new hostels of the centre.They consist of three double storeyed blocks with sixteen double rooms each.They accommodate ninety-six trainees in double rooms.Prescribed fees for the Centre include meal allowance with which students maybuy from the newly built cafeteria which is run by a third party. The old woodenhostel, which is still in good condition, is used by participants of short courses. Ithas twenty-eight rooms which can be occupied as single or double rooms.

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Leisure

The Centre's leisure facilities are limited to indoor games which are provided inthe hostel common room. However, currently, students can take advantage of theabundant leisure facilities provided by the University of Dar es Salaam. TheUniversity has extensive sports grounds such as soccer fields, volley ball pitches,basketball grounds, a swimming pool etc. The Theatre Arts department of theUniversity organises a number of events bringing renown artists and theatre artsstudents together and entertaining the University community at the same time.A wide variety of drama is also presented by the University amateur group.Regular recitals are held in the Nkrumah Hall, then main assembly Hall on theUniversity Campus.

Medical Services

Each student is required to contribute to a small medical fund. The fund is used tomeet costs of treatment at the nearby University of Dar es Salaam Health Centre,Government clinics and hospitals, and some designated private hospitals. Costs ofvery serious cases are referred to the sponsors.

Religious Services

There are religious facilities for both Christian and Moslems nearby. On theUniversity campus there is a Catholic Chaplain appointed by the TanzaniaEpiscopal Conference (T.E.C.). Lutheran and other Christian denominationshave a Chaplain appointed by the Christian Council of Tanzania (C.C.T.). Ajoint Christian Chapel is situated opposite Hall No.4 on Kilimahewa Road.Tanzania assemblies of God and the Lutheran Communities in conduct services inthe village. There is a Mosque both within Changanyikeni village and on theUniversity campus. The religious facilities on University campus serve thesurrounding villages as well.

Library Services

The Centre's library is in the early stages of being set up. A limited number ofvolumes are available for reference and use by students and members of staff.However the University of Dar es Salaam Library is also open to all individualsoutside the University community as long as they pay a refundable caution moneyupon registration. Under this arrangement staff and students of EASTC mayregister themselves with the University Library and may avail themselves of theopportunity to use one of the biggest libraries in the country. The Library isorganised on subject division basis with sub-libraries for Art, Education,Law, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Geography,

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Geology, Physics and Social Sciences. Members of staff-trained Librarians areavailable to provide specialist advice to any user of the Library.

Other Services

The National Bank of Commerce has a full branch (Mlimani Branch) on thecampus situated just opposite the University's Mathematics Building. ABookshop, a Post Office as well as a Shop are also on the University campus.

Almanac

The academic session is divided into two semesters of roughly sixteen weeksteaching weeks separated by a mid-session examination in February. There aretwo fortnight vacations around Christmas and Easter. There are two weeks ofrevision at the end of the second semester before the final examination. The finalexamination consists of two weeks of written examination and four weeks of fieldwork.

Student Government

To facilitate communication between the students and the administration of theCentre trainees elect a student government every session. The student governmentis responsible for maintenance of the welfare of the students on campus.Consultation between the student government and the administration is alwaysencouraged to enable the administration to maintain the learning environment ofthe Centre.

EASTC Teaching Programme

The EASTC offers two regular courses in Statistics at sub-professional levels. Each course lasts (10) months from October to July. AppliedStatistics and practical exercises are emphasized to make the courses as practicalas possible. The Centre takes its trainees as adults. The methods of delivering thecourses are those which aim at assisting adult learners to learn. Lecturers arefacilitaters of the process. Contributions from trainees on their workingexperiences are encouraged to promote exchange of experiences. Trainees areencouraged to work both independently and in groups.

Statistical Theory and Methods and Mathematics are considered to be the coresubjects of the courses. Mathematics is taught as a tool for studying Statistics.Statistical Computing is taught as a working tool for statisticians. Economics istaught as an area of application for Statistics.

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While the bulk of students are nominees of National Statistical Offices candidatesfrom other institutions, public and private, are welcome. The courses allow forcareer development for the graduates to advance within the Statistics profession.

The Certificate level graduates may get exemption from Higher Certificate inStatistics (formally Stage I) of the Institute of Statisticians (UK), currently theRoyal Statistical Society, (UK). The Diploma level graduates may get exemptionfrom the two Statistical Theory and Methods papers of the Graduate diploma(formerly stages II & III).

EASTC Diploma graduates with good Examination performance can be admittedat the University of Dar es Salaam to pursue a B.A. degree programme. They mayalso join Makerere University's Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics topursue either a B.Stat., or B.Sc (Stat & Econ) degree programmes.

Moreover a Number of U.K. universities are admitting the EASTC Diplomagraduates into their Post Graduate Certificate and diploma courses in Statistics.They may then proceed to undertake Master’s courses.

Structure of the Courses

In each level the courses cover:

Statistical Theory and MethodsApplied StatisticsMathematicsStatistical Computing and case studiesEconomicsField ProjectFor detailed outline of coverage, see the annexes.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Certificate Level a candidate should:

(a) hold an Ordinary '0' level Certificate or its Equivalent withat least Credits "C" in both Mathematics and English.

(b) have at least an experience of one year instatistical/Statistical Oriented work.

Admission to Diploma Level a Candidate should:

Possess the EASTC Certificate Level or anyother equivalent qualifications such as:

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(i) The Higher Certificate in Statistics of theInstitute of Statisticians (UK),

(ii) an intermediate Certificate of the Zambianin-service Statistical Training Course;

(iii) part B of the Zimbabwe in-ServiceTraining Course etc.

Fees and Financial Support

EASTC is not in a position to offer fellowships to its students.Current economic fees stand at U.S. $7000 (see Annex 1). Government ofTanzania subsidises the fees for local students who pay Tshs.600,000 (Annex 2).Sponsors must ensure that they have the required finances for the fees beforesubmitting the Nomination forms to the EASTC. Governments andOrganizations may seek fellowships from external sources. Among externalorganisations which have sponsored students of the EASTC are: FederalRepublic of Germany, Norway (through NORAD), Commonwealth Fund forTechnical Co-operation (C.F.T.C), United Nations Development Programme(UNDP), United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), TheEuropean Economic Commission (E.U), World Health Organization (WHO),Overseas Development Administration (O.D.A) - U.K., The World Bank, and theUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Students Intake

Table 1 gives enrolment by nationality for the period 1965-96.

TABLE 1: ENROLMENT BY NATIONALITY 1965/66 - 1998/99

COUNTRY CERTIFICATE Diploma TOTAL

Botswana 32 19 51Burundi 3 2 5Ethiopia 5 3 8Gambia 15 7 22Kenya 216 162 378Liberia 1 0 1Lesotho 12 9 21Malawi 15 9 24Namibia 17 16 33Nigeria 1 0 1

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Seychelles 9 8 17Sierra Leone 1 2 3Sudan 22 4 26Swaziland 18 8 26Tanzania 491 262 753Uganda 142 83 225Zambia 21 128 149Zimbabwe 4 43 47

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Table 2 below gives the 1998/99 enrolment by country of origin and level.

TABLE 2: 1998/99 ENROLMENT-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Country Certificate Diploma Total-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

F M T F M T F M TBotswana - - - 1 - 1 1 - 1Ethiopia - - - - 1 1 - 1 1Kenya - - - 1 1 2 1 1 2Malawi - 2 2 - 2 2 - 4 4Namibia - - - 2 1 3 2 1 3Swaziland - - - - 2 2 - 2 2Tanzania: Mainland 2 18 20 1 4 5 3 22 25Zanzibar 1 3 4 4 2 6 5 5 10Uganda 1 - 1 1 1 2 2 1 3Zambia - 1 1 - 1 1 - 22Zimbabwe - - - 1 3 4 1 3 4---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total 4 24 28 11 18 29 15 42 57========================================================

Research Activities

With accumulation of statistical data in user countries over the years, the needfor statistical research is growing. The EASTC has the objective of developingits statistical capabilities to undertake research in the user countries. It will be

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done at its own initiatives as well as in response to requests from governments,government agencies, international and parastatal organizations in user countries.

Short Courses

In view of the fact that not all statistical personnel in user countries can be sentto the EASTC, the EASTC in collaboration with user countries, organizesshort courses in the user countries. These courses may cover specific orspecialised topics or general statistical induction courses for statistical clerks orpersonnel whose day-to-day duties may require some appreciation of statistics.They are also used for imparting special skills. Activitieas undertaken include:

a) arranging Seminars and Workshops for practicing statisticalpersonnel of the user countries, to enable exchange of experiencesfrom different countries and updating of knowledge so as toimprove the quality of statistics in the region.

b) assisting user countries organise in-service statisticaltraining courses.

c) carrying out statistical research with the view of analysingthe available Statistical data and test the validity of statisticaltechniques in local environments.

d) providing statistical consultancy services to clients whenthe need arises.

e) promoting the use of statistics as a tool for planning and,objective, decision making.

Some short courses undertaken in the past are given under Annex III.

Link With Other Institutions

As one of the executing Institutions of the STPA, EASTC under the coordinationof The Economic Commission for Africa (E.C.A) has links with all StatisticalInstitutions falling under the STPA.Currently it has a link with the Applied Statistics Research Unit (ASRU) of theUniversity of Kent - U.K. There are special links with in-Service StatisticalTraining Programmes in User Countries such as Zambia and Zimbabwe.Graduates of these in-service courses may be exempted from the EASTC certifi-cate level course. They are accepted in the Diploma programme of the Centre.There is close cooperation between the EASTC and The University of Dar esSalaam as well as The Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics, MakerereUniversity Kampala, Uganda. Staff from the related departments of the

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University of Dar es Salaam take part in teaching at the EASTC as part-timelecturers. The EASTC Diploma Graduates may be admitted into the twoUniversities' statistics programmes.

EASTC certificate graduates may be exempted from the Higher Certificate instatistics. The Centre's diploma graduates may be exempted from the twostatistical theory and methods papers of the graduate diploma of the RoyalStatistical Society of the UK (RSS) which incorporates the former Institute ofStatisticians (UK). The Royal Statistical Society (UK) and The Institute ofStatistics and Applied Economics are currently the EASTC External Examiners.

Practicing statisticians from the Bureau of Statistics (TAKWIMU), Tanzania,other user countries and various organs of the UN system come to the EASTCto impart to the students current field experiences.

Members of staff of the Centre are attached to various sections of the Bureau ofStatistics. By participating in the day to day activities of the Bureau, theyaccummulate practical experience. Practical training is the emphasis of theCentre.

Future Plans

In order to meet expected demands of statistical manpower for the region,EASTC needs to increase its intake and diversify its activities. This impliesan acquisition of its own buildings, increase in academic personnel and relatedfacilities. The expansion programme is in progress. The planned expansionprogramme aims at meeting the long term objectives of EASTC. It will almostdouble the intake for the two regular courses. It will also be a centre forcontinuing professional development for practising statistical personnel.

Organizational Set Up

The Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre Act 1994 established the centreunder Act number 28 of the Parliament of Tanzania. It falls under the Minister ofState, President’s Office (Planning and Parastatal Sector Reform). A GoverningCouncil appointed by the Minister is the policy making body of the Centre (seepage 3 for membership. Statistical services of the user countries participate inrunning the EASTC through their membership in the Advisory Board (see page 4for membership).

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Appendix 1

EASTC Certificate - Contribution to Logical Framework for TrainingProgrammes

Narrative summary

OUTPUTS

To produce qualified and efficient statistical assistants who are able to:

1. Describe official statistics and explain their uses2. Implement appropriate data collection and data management procedures

for the production of official statistics.3. Understand and implement instructions given by statistical officers in

statistical work.

ACTIVITIES

To each effectively in the following subjects:

1 Statistical Theory and Methods: To equip the trainees with necessarystatistical tools to enable them to summarise, describe, analyse, andinterpret results of data analysis (Certificate Statistical Theory andMethods).

2. Applied Statistics: To enable trainees to understand the key position ofdata collection as part of the overall process and to be able to collect andsummarise data and understand the calculation of key statistical seriescollected in national statistical offices (Certificate Applied Statistics).

3. Mathematics: To enable trainees to be able to explain and use basicmathematical methods and so be able to understand their application toStatistical Theory and Methods and Economics (CertificateMathematics).

4. Economics: To enable trainees to use basic economic principles tointerpret the major statistical series generated by national statistical officesin the East Africa region. (Certificate Economics)

5. Computing: To be able to use computers effectively for writing simplereports, creating simple spreadsheets and enter, edit and tabulate data(Certificate Computing).Case studies: To put into practice skills acquired in the core subjects inhandling real data sets and presenting results.

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EASTC Certificate Applied Statistics

Narrative summary

AIM

To enable trainees to understand the key position of data collection as part of theoverall process and to be able to collect and summarise data and understand thecalculation of key statistical series collected in national statistical offices.

Broad learning areas

The trainee should be enable to:

Appreciate the capabilities and limitations involved in statistical datacollection, processing and reporting.

Understand basic statistical concepts relevant to censuses and surveysincluding sampling and index numbers.

Understand and apply key economic statistical series as they meet them inpractice.

Understand demographic statistics and how they relate to economic issues

Understand and apply fundamental accounting rules

Learning inputs

Hours per week - 6 (4 lecture, 2 tutorial)Classroom tests - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Assignments - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Case studies - 2 (marks of best 3 from 4 carried forward)Mid-session exam - One three hour paper, answer five from

seven questions (two questions from Accounting)

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Learning outcomes

The trainee should be able to understand and carry out the following:

1. Introduction to statistics [10 hours]

• Describe the role and basic aims of statistics as a science• List the three different characteristics that can be used to describe a

data set and describe the basic measure of relationship between datasets, accurately identify data types and appreciate that there areconsequences for reporting and analysis, describe the different rolesfor descriptive and purpose of inferential statistics.

2. Data collection [10 hours]

• Appreciate the importance of clear specifications for data collection toachieve objectives. Give a brief description of different methods ofdata collection. Explain the difference between primary and secondarydata sources, and internal and external data sources. Explain thedifferent classes of statistical data (Economic, Social, and Population).Describe the different stages of primary data collection and theadvantages and disadvantages of different approaches that may be usedin each stage.

• Understand the key functions of an enumerator and important qualitiesof a good enumerator. Explain the importance of gender sensitivity inplanning data collection and how it will affect the data collectionprocess. Identify their own strength and weakness in relation toenumeration skills. There will be some practical exercises in class.

3. Data processing [10 hours]

• Describe the stages of data processing from manual editing through tofinal reporting, identify the main problems tackled at each stage andthe relationship between stages. Undertake manual editing and codingeffectively.

• Describe the issues involved in analysis and reporting, present data intables, select and use appropriate methods for graphical representationof data including: pictograms, pie-charts, bar charts, histograms.

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4. Census, surveys and sampling [10 hours ]

Describe the basic statistical concepts of population, sample, samplingerror, variable, parameter, etc.. Explain the difference between populationand sample and state the advantages and disadvantages of each. Explainthe basic concepts of sampling and discuss the issues involved in selectionof random samples and stratified random samples. Describe theavailability of more complex sampling schemes (cluster and multi-stage).

5. Index Numbers [ 16 hours ]

• Explain the different uses of index numbers. Describe the problems tobe addressed in the production of index numbers. Assess the suitabilityof an index number by considering properties of time reversal,circularity and factor reversal. Calculate simple unweighted indices.Calculate different weighted price indices. Use chain index numbers toensure year to year comparability.

6. Demography [20 hours ]

• Define what is meant by the term demography. Explain the reasonsfor studying demography. Explain the major sources of demographicdata. Distinguish the approaches, which can be employed whenconducting the population census (De facto and De jure), and statetheir advantages and disadvantages.

• Explain the population composition by sex and age structure.Differentiate the two dependency ratios: age and economicdependency ratios, and their implications.

• Describe and compute basic fertility measures, their advantages andlimitations.

• Define what is meant by migration. Describe the major sources of dataon migration. Explain methods used in measuring migration and theirlimitations. Explain the importance of studying migration. Explain thesocial and economic implications associated with migration.

7. Agricultural Statistics [ 10 hours ]

• Define the term Agricultural Statistics both in broader and strictsenses. Explain the difference between current and basic agriculturalstatistics and their uses. Define the sources of agricultural statistics.

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• Describe different categories of land utilisation. Differentiate betweencrop area and harvested area. Understand and explain the differencebetween two methods estimating yield, that is, the eye estimationmethod and the objective estimation method. Explain how forecastingcan be done and the use of the forecasted data.

• Explain the statistics of poultry, livestock and their products; theirscope and definition. Describe the price utilisation and trade statisticson how useful they are in the field of agriculture. Describe the generaluse of agricultural statistics.

8. Industrial statistics [ 10 hours ]

• Describe the international standard industrial classification (ISIC). Listthe major divisions of ISIC with reference to ISIC Rev. 3. Explain thehierarchy in the ISIC code system and explain the criteria used in theclassification and use of ISIC effectively to code industry information.

• Understand the scope of the industrial statistics from the ISIC, list andexplain the sources of industrial statistics. Describe the methods ofcollecting industrial statistics Define the statistical unit in industrialstatistics collection. Compute the index of industrial production andinterpret the results.

9. Transport statistics [ 8 hours ]

• Understand and describe the importance of transport services. List thestatistics needed from the transport sector. List different forms oftransport and type of statistics needed from each. Define some termsas they are used in transport sector (Vehicle, Carrying capacity,Traffic, Passenger-mile of kilometer, Ton-Kilometer, etc.). Explainhow tonnage is measured in different forms of transport. Describe howthe utilisation capacity of transport sector can be measured.

• Explain the sources of data for different forms of transport and theproblems encountered in collecting transport statistics, especially indeveloping countries.

10. External trade statistics [ 8 hours ]

• Explain reasons leading to countries trading with one another

• Describe how external trade statistics are compiled. Explain the factors

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affecting the accuracy of these statistics. Differentiate between the twosystems of recording external trade statistics, that is, the special and thegeneral systems. Describe the international standard for treatment ofspecial items.

• Compute and interpret the unit and quantum indices from thesestatistics.

11. System of national accounts (SNA) [ 10 ]

• Explain the importance of compiling national accounts. Explain thereasons for having the latest SNA guidelines, that is the 1993 SNA.

• Describe different methods of estimating national income; expendituremethod, income method and production method and be able tocompare their results and summarise the nine accounts of the 1993SNA.

• Explain the uses of national accounts in socio-economic planning,describe the difficulties encountered in measuring national income.

12. Price statistics [ 8 hours ]

• Describe different types of price. Explain the importance of collectingprice statistics, describe the sources of obtaining price statistics, andmethods of obtaining them from each source. List problemsencountered in collecting price statistics.

• List the different price indices (CPI) calculated. Describe and interpretthem. Understand the method of calculating CPI. Describe theproblems of calculating CPI and the key properties of the CPI.

13. Elements of accounting [ 26 hours ]

• Explain the role of accounting and the difference between accountingand bookkeeping. Explain fundamental accounting terms. Describe theuses and types of journal books, post entries in a cashbook and balancea cashbook. Describe the use of a three-column cashbook.

• Explain double entry accounting. Describe the classification of ledgeraccounts and post entries in ledger accounts and produce a trialbalance from this. Derive and interpret financial statements (income,balance sheet etc.) and extract statistical information from the financial

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statement Calculate and record depreciation and provision for baddebts.

• Explain the difference between different types of partnership accountsand company accounts. Describe and interpret some of the basic ratiosderived from financial statements including working capital, currentratio, liquid ratio, and capital ratio and investment ratio.•

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EASTC Certificate Statistical Theory and Methods

Narrative summary

AIM

To equip the trainees with necessary statistical tools to enable them to summarise,describe, analyse, and interpret results of data analysis.



Summarise data setsDescribe data distributionsUnderstand basic concepts of probability including standard probabilitydistributions.Analyse data sets, obtain estimates, and perform tests of significancePerform linear regression and find correlation among variables and theirinterpretations .

Learning inputs

Hours per week - 6 (4 lecture, 2 tutorial)Classroom tests - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Assignments - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Case studies - Two (marks of best 3 from 4 carried forward)Mid-session exam - One three hour paper, answer 5 from 8 questionsFinal Exams - Two three-hour papers, answer 5 from 8 questions

on each paper.

Learning outcomes


1. Data Summarisation and Measures of Central Tendency [ 8 hours ]

• Construct frequency tables, cumulative frequency tables, and drawcorresponding curves (ogives)

• Describe measures of central tendency and explain the objectives ofaveraging and requisites of a good average. Define and calculateweighted and un-weighted arithmetic mean for grouped and ungroupeddata. State and prove the mathematical properties of arithmetic mean.Define and calculate median and mode for grouped and ungrouped

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data. Determine median, quartiles, deciles, and percentiles by formulaand by graph. Define and calculate geometric and harmonic means.

• State advantages and disadvantages of measures of central tendencyand be able to select the most appropriate measure(s) for a given dataset.

2. Measures of Dispersion [ 16 hours ]

• Describe the different measures of dispersion; define and calculate therange and state its uses and limitations; define and calculate quartiledeviation and median deviation; define and calculate the standarddeviation, derive its formula and explain its properties; distinguishabsolute and relative measures of dispersion.

• Calculate and interpret coefficient of variation; identify and correctincorrect values of mean and standard deviation; define, calculate andinterpret moments (skewness, kurtosis).

3. Probability [ 54 hours ]

• Define probability, samples spaces, events and give examples. Statethe axioms of probability; define mutually exclusive events; explainconditional probability and independence; state and use the generalrule of multiplication for events.

• Explain sampling with/without replacement using permutations andcombinations.

• State Bayes’ theorem and use it to calculate probabilities• Define independence and random variables and distinguish between

discrete and continuous random variables; state the properties ofprobability function and cumulative distribution function for discreterandom variables, state properties of probability density function anddistribution function for continuous random variables; find mean andvariance of random variables.

• Define joint discrete random variables and calculate joint, marginal,and conditional probability functions of random variables.

• Define expectation of random variables; use expectation theory tocalculate mean, variance, correlation and various moments of randomvariables; define the moment generating function of a random variableand use it to calculate moments.

4. Standard Distribution [ 24 hours ]

• Define and give examples of the binomial distribution and apply it tofind the probability of a particular event occurring; derive andcalculate the mean and variance of binomial distribution; state the

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properties of the binomial distribution; use tables to find answers toquestions relating to the binomial distribution.

• Define and give examples of the Poisson distribution, state thenecessary conditions for the Poisson distribution; use the Poissondistribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution, deriveand calculate the mean and variance of the Poisson distribution.

• Define the normal distribution and show that it is a probability densityfunction; describe how different parameter values will affect the shapeof the normal distribution; use normal probability tables; state theproperties of the normal distribution.

• Use the binomial distribution as an approximation to the normaldistribution.

• Use the binomial distribution as an approximation to the normaldistribution

• Define the geometric distribution; state the properties of the geometricdistribution; use geometric distribution to calculate mean and varianceof binomial, Poisson, and normal distribution.

5. Sampling Distributions [ 6 hours ]

• Define a random sample and explain the importance of samplingtheory. Define the sampling distributions of mean and proportion.Determine sampling distributions of the differences between meansand between proportions. Describe sampling from a normal populationand sampling from a non-normal population.

6. Estimation and tests of significance [ 30 hours ]• Calculate and explain the difference between point and interval

estimates. Describe the desirable properties (and their importance) ofestimators. Calculate and interpret a confidence interval for a meanand for the difference between two means and between twoproportions. Calculate and interpret confidence intervals for a varianceand for the ratio between two variances.

• Explain the basic concepts underlying hypothesis testing. Define type Iand type II errors and explain their importance. Define and explain theproperties of the students-t, chi-square and F-distributions and usethem appropriately for comparing means and variances.

7. Linear Regression & Correlation [ 18 hours ]

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• Plot a scatter diagram of two variables, define correlation between twovariables. Define the Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficientand state its properties. Calculate and interpret the Pearson’s rankcorrelation coefficient.

• Fit a straight line by Least-Squares Method. Explain the relationshipbetween regression and correlation. Construct a simple linearregression model, state the properties of least squares estimators,determine goodness of fit of linear regression model, and constructconfidence intervals and test of hypothesis for regression coefficients.

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EASTC Certificate Mathematics

Narrative summary

AIM

To enable trainees to explain and use basic mathematical methods and so be ableto understand their application to Statistical Theory and Methods and Economics.


The trainee should be able to:

• Carryout algebraic procedures involving sequences, series, equations,inequalities and simple problems with matrices.

• Handle data numerically in any way required presenting them, andmaking statistical inference from them.

• Differentiate and integrate standard functions including Trigonometricfunctions and use the results to establish properties of the functions.

• Understand concepts in algebra and Set Theory and apply them inprobability

• Draw graphs and use them to study equations and inequalities

• Apply the differentiation and integration techniques to solve economicproblems.

Learning inputs

Hours per week - 6 (4 lecture, 2 tutorial)Classroom tests - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Assignments - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Mid-session exams - One three-hour paper, answer 5 from 8 questionsFinal exams - Two three-hour papers, answer 5 from 8 questions

on each paper.

Learning outcomes


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1. Sigma notation [ 10 hours ]

• Simplify algebraic expressions using Sigma Notation and developformulae useful in statistical theory.

2. Calculus [ 23 hours ]

• Differentiate and integrate continuous functions, differentiate sums,products and quotients, series and functions of a function, use standardmethods of integration and evaluate proper and improper integrals.

• Obtain partial derivatives of two or more variables and use the chainrule for total differentiation.

• Use the methods of differential calculus to find maxima and minima offunctions of a single variable.

3. Permutations and Combinations [13 hours]

• Distinguish between Permutations and combinations and applyappropriately to counting events.

4. Numbers [ 14 hours ]

• Carryout all basic operations with numbers, fractions and decimals,add, subtract, multiply and divide, check accuracy of answers,compute powers.

• Use calculators and mathematical tables to obtain trigonometric,logarithmic and statistical functions.

• Estimate approximate sizes of answers to calculations, position ofdecimal point, upper and lower limits to areas, volumes etc. Whenmeasurements are subject to error.

5. Binomial Theorem [ 13 hours ]

• Use the Binomial Series Expansion to any power, including non-integral and negative powers, apply the results to approximations andunderstand the conditions for these to be valid.

6. Set Theory [ 15 hours ]

• Construct Venn diagrams, carry out the basic operations of Union,Intersection and Complement in Set Theory and use these to solveproblems.

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7. Sequences and Series [ 14 hours ]

• Understand the difference between sequences and series and betweenfinite and infinite series, and appreciate the idea of a limit.

• Solve basic problems involving Arithmetic and GeometricProgressions

• Compute both simple and compound interests, apply the concept todiscounting in studying Economics.

8. Functions [14 hours]

• Study the logarithmic and exponential functions, their graphs,equations, series expansions, derivatives, integrals, use these instandard methods of the calculus.

• Define Trigonometric and exponential functions and their inverse,obtain series expansions, differential coefficients, relations betweenfunctions, use these in differentiation and integration.

9. Co-ordinate Geometry [ 11 hours ]

• Draw graphs of straight lines and simple second degree curves such ascircles and parabolas, find their algebraic equations and interpretmeanings of parameters in them, calculate equations for lines andcurves which pass through given points.

10. Matrix Algebra [ 12 hours ]

• Understand the idea of a matrix, carry out addition, subtraction andmultiplication of matrices, find transposes, determinants and inverses,look for special properties such as symmetry, test for singularity of amatrix and use matrix methods to solve simultaneous linear equations.

11. Inequalities [9 hours]

• Illustrate mathematical inequalities graphically and solve them bothgraphically and analytically.

12. Quadratic equations [8 hours]• Solve quadratic equations both analytically and graphically.

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EASTC Certificate Economics

Narrative summary

AIM

To enable trainees to use basic economics principles to interpret the majorstatistical series generated by national statistical offices in the East Africa region.



• Understand the ways different schools of economic thought approachprocesses of socio-economic change and the implications for datacollection and use of statistics.

• Use differential calculus to demonstrate simple economicspropositions

• Apply economics reasoning to the results of the demographic andsectoral statistical series covered in Applied Statistics.

• Compute and interpret elasticities for any function in economics

• Describe the macro-economic concepts and assumptions used inconstructing and interpreting real and nominal GDP accounts andinternational trade statistics.

• Explain how economic policy prescriptions can differ, even whensimilar facts are available.

Learning inputs

Hours per week - 4 (4 lecture, occasional 1 hour tutorials)Classroom tests - 3 (all marks carried forward)Assignments - 3 (all marks carried forward)Mid-session exams - 3 hour paper, answer 5 from 7 questions, 1

compulsory.Final exams - Two three-hour papers, answer 5 from 7 questions

on each paper, 1 compulsory in each paper.

Learning outcomes


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1. The relationship between statistics and economics [ 8 hours ]

• Define macro-economics, micro-economics and econometrics• Give reasons why economics cannot be an exact science and needs

statistical theory.• Describe the areas of statistical theory that have been especially

important for economics.• Explain why economics has been an important client for statistical

series since 1945.

2. Introduction to economic thought and methods [ 4 hours ]

• Describe cultural and political ways people have thought about valuingtheir activities in the past and present.

• Describe the changes in thinking about the economy that came withthe so-called European Enlightenment.

3. Mathematics and Economics [ 8 hours ]

• Describe how mathematics has become increasingly important ineconomics since the mid-nineteenth century.

• Use graphical and differential calculus techniques to show a simpleconstrained optimisation problem for a self-provisioning householdusing utility and production functions.

4. Neo-classical and New Institutional Economics [8 hours ]

• Describe the underlying assumptions of neo-classical economics aboutaxiomatic rationality and utility maximising, independent consumersand enterpreneurs and the role of information.

• Describe the underlying assumptions of the New InstitutionalEconomics about transaction and transition costs and the developmentof social institutions and the role of information.

5. Economics of development [10 hours]

• Describe the characteristics associated with economicunderdevelopment today.

• Describe two theories of the causes of economic underdevelopment• Describe how factor endowments/supplies and technological change

have been used in explaining global uneven development.• Describe how Poverty, Informal Sector, and Sustainability are difficult

concepts for economics.• Structural Adjustment Programmes as cures for underdevelopment?

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6. Economics of population, households and migration [ 8 hours ]

• Describe how economists explain changes in human populations• Describe how economists explain the differing economic experiences

of women and men in most societies• Describe how economists explain migration

7. Economics of production: demand and supply using agriculturalcase-studies [ 8 hours ]

• Understand a production function• Compute total, average and marginal cost functions from a production

function.• Compute a total, average and marginal revenue function from a set of

sales figures• Compute the supply function for a producer facing perfect competition

in the output market.• Compute price elasticities of demand and supply

8. Economics of industrial organisation and market forms usingnon-agricultural case studies [ 8 hours ]

• Explain why economists find it difficult to define an “industry”• Distinguish between four market forms possible for an industry• Describe how governments have tried to industrialise economies

9. Economics of location and the environment [8 hours]

• Describe how economists explain the spatial distribution of economicactivity.

• .Describe how economists have attempted to include environmentalconcerns in their thinking.

10. International Trade [8 hours]• Describe the major determinants of the level of imports• Describe the major determinants of the level of exports• Describe how devaluation could change the balance of trade

11. National Output/Income/Expenditure measurement and economicgrowth [ 8 hours ]

• Describe the three methods of calculating GDP and the basic economicprinciples underpinning the methods.

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• Distinguish between economic growth and development12. Money, banking and public finance [8 hours]

• Describe the different reasons for money being demanded• Demonstrate how private banking can expand the money supply• Describe the roles of central bank• Describe the ways in which a government can fund its expenditure and

the general economic consequences of choosing different methods.

13. Prince inflation [ 4 hours ]

• Distinguish relative price changes from general price inflation and realfrom nominal changes in economic activity.

• Describe differing views among economists on how price inflation iscause and the relationship between price inflation and aggregateemployment.

14. Economic policy planning with figures and Structural Adjustment [ 6hours ]

• Describe how different types of economists might disagree in advisinga government on the statistics needed to guide economic policies.

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EASTC Certificate Statistical Computing

Narrative summary

AIM

To be able to use computers effectively for writing simple reports, creating simplespreadsheets and enter, edit and tabulate data.


The trainee should be enabled to:

• Appreciate and use Personal Computer hardware and operatingsystems

• Use word processing software to produce clear documents

• Use spreadsheet software at a basic level

• Undertake data management using database software

• Enter data into statistical software and produce clear tables

Learning outcomes

Given in detail on learning outcome page(s) that follow:

Learning inputs

Hours per week - 4 (1 lecture, 1 tutorial/seminar/group work2 practical)

Assignments - 10 (marks from the best 8 carried forward)Mid-session exams - 1x11/2 hour paper, answer 3 from questions

(i.e. Half a paper - shared with casestudies)

Final exams - 1 paper, 3 hours, 5 from 8 questions

Learning outcomes


1. Computer hardware and software [ 16 hours ]

• Identify the components of a PC

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• Understand and describe the role of an operating system• Use current operating system

2. Word processing [8 hours]

• Use different formatting features to enhance a document such as pagenumbering, indenting, headers and footers, bullets, fonts.

3. Spreadsheet [12 hours]

• Use simple spreadsheet features such as: formulas (sum,avg), basiccharts, sorting.

• Use these features to set up a simple balance sheet or other spreadsheetrelevant to accounting and possible examples from economics.

4. Data management using database software [42 hours]

• Designing a database: understand and define the basic components of adatabase including Tables, Queries, Forms, and Reports. Design asimple relational database using these components up to 4 tables.Design and set up a relational database appropriate for processing datafrom a simple statistical survey. Understand a more complex databasedesign appropriate for statistical survey.

• Using database management software: understand data entry into arelational database and understand how to deal with errors messagesgenerated by a computer programme. Summarise, review and correctdata in the database using the existing queries, forms, and reports;transfer data to other applications; backup a database.

5. Statistical Data Analysis Software, e.g. SPSS [22 hours ]

• Transfer data into SPSS through the use of SPSS data editor windowor to read in data from other applications.

• Summarise data with SPSS Tables through Basic Tables, Tables ofFrequencies and General Tables

Incorporate output from SPSS in reports

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EASTC Diploma - Contribution to Logical Framework for TrainingProgrammes

Narrative summary

OUTPUTS

To produce qualified and efficient statistical officers who are:

1. Able to describe, explain and compute official statistics2. Able to understand and implement instructions given by statisticians in

statistical work3. Able to understand the work of statistical assistants with a view to

supervising them

ACTIVITIES

To teach effectively in the following subjects:

1. Statistical Theory and Methods: To be able to explain, use and interpretstatistical methods and relate their use to the production of officialstatistics (Diploma Statistical Theory and Methods).

2. Applied Statistics: To enable trainees to manage and supervise surveyseffectively and to understand the methods and importance of economic,social and demographic statistics (Diploma Applied Statistics).

3. Mathematics: To provide trainees with understanding of thosemathematical concepts, methods and techniques, which lie behind theStatistical Theory and Methods and Economics, syllabi. (DiplomaMathematics).

4. Computing: To be able to use computers effectively to manage andanalyse data from surveys and to produce professional reports. (DiplomaStatistical Computing).

5. Case studies: To be able to put into practice skills acquired in the coresubjects in handling real data sets and presenting results.

6. Economics: To enable trainees to use economics analytical tools tointerpret statistical series and other data sources generated by nationalstatistics offices and other organisations in the Eastern and SouthernAfrican region. (Diploma Economics).

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EASTC Diploma Statistical Theory and Methods

Narrative summary

AIM

To enable trainees to explain, use and interpret statistical methods and relate theiruse to the production of official statistics.



• Understand concepts on probability including standard probabilitydistributions

• Calculate statistics from sample data and obtain estimates of thepopulation parameters

• Perform parametric and non-parametric tests• Carry out analysis of variance using data from experimental designs• Analyse data sets that obey regression analysis for more than one

explanatory variables• Carry out estimates and tests of regression parameters and interpret

results• Perform correlation analysis and interpret results

Learning inputs

Hours per week - 6 (4 lecture, 2 tutorial)Classroom tests - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Assignments - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Mid-session exam - 1x3 hour paper, answer 5 from 8 questionsFinal exams - 2x3 hour papers, answer 5 from 8 questions on eachpaper

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Learning outcomes

Given in detail on learning outcome page(s) that follow:

Learning inputs

Hours per week - 6 (4 lecture, 2 tutorial)Classroom tests - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Assignments - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Mid-session exam - 1x3 hour paper, answer 5 from 8 questionsFinal exams - 2x3 hour papers, answer 5 from 8 questions on

each paper.Learning outcomes


1. Probability [ 42 hours ]

• Define and uses of continuous random variables both single and joint;their Expectations and Covariances.

• Properties of the Expectation and Variances. Uses of Moments tocalculate Expectations and Variances.

• Define Baye’s theorem and applications.

• Define and calculate marginal, conditional probabilities and statisticalindependence

• Define and give examples of: uniform, exponential, hypergeometric,lognormal, Pareto and bivariate distributions.

• Find probabilities of these distributions in theoretical and appliedsituations

• Calculate mean and variance of discrete distributions

• Define probability-generating function for discrete distributions andmoment generating functions for discrete and continuous distributions.Applications of these.

• Define the Central limit theorem and explain its uses

2. Estimation [ 32 hours ]

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• Define properties of estimators; Unbiasedness, consistency,sufficiency, minimum-variance, relative efficiency, minimum meansquare error, Cramer Rao lower bound and minimum varianceestimators.

• Define the likelihood function and its uses. The maximum likelihoodestimators, large sample properties and the asymptotic properties.Application of estimation to the discrete and continuous distributions.

• Know how to construct Confidence intervals of parameters using theestimators

• Explain the method of least squares (LSE), define estimators and theirproperties

• Find the Expectation and variance of the estimators. Find theconfidence intervals and conduct test of hypothesis of parameters.Explain the weighted least squares.

3. Hypothesis testing [26 hours]

• Explain what is hypothesis testing. Define types of errors. Explain theNeymann-Pearson Theory of hypothesis testing, power and uses ofoperating characteristic curves. Define Simple and Compositehypotheses. Explain construction of the likelihood ratio

• Explain test of goodness of fit and its uses. Show how to fit data tostandard distributions

• Show how to test for random digits and random numbers generated bycomputer

4. Categorical Data [ 8 hours ]

• Explain data arranged in two ways contingency tables; explain how toperform test of goodness of fit to hypothesis of independence.

5. Non-Parametric tests [ 8 hours ]

• Explain the Sign and U-tests, Wilcoxon signed ranks, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and their logic.

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• Explain advantages and disadvantages of their use

6. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) [ 22 hours ]

• Explain analysis of variance, one and two way classification andapplication to simple experimental designs

• Explain the uses and when to use the completely randomised andrandomised block designs.

• Find standard errors of treatment means and differences

• Explain basic ideas of 2-level factorial experiments

7. Regression [ 18 hours ]

• Revisit Simple Linear Regression

• Explain Multiple Linear Regression by least squares, multiple andpartial correlation, use of ANOVA.

• Explain linearisation of non-linear models in regression

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EASTC Diploma Applied Statistics

Narrative summary

AIM

To enable trainees to manage and supervise surveys effectively and to understandthe methods and importance of economic, social and demographic statistics.



• Understand management and organisational issues within the contextof a statistical organisation.

• Supervise field workers effectively

• Apply sampling theory to practical situations

• Appreciate the requirements for and problems of organising large scalesurveys

• Conduct simple analysis of time series data

• Calculate and interpret basic demographic statistics

• Calculate and interpret social statistics for education, health, housingand labour

• Calculate and interpret economic statistics including balance ofpayments and financial statistics.

Learning input

Hours per week - 6 (4 lecture, 2 tutorial)Classroom tests - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Assignments - 5 (marks of best 4 carried forward)Case studies - 2 (marks of best 3 of 4 from all case studies carriedforward)Mid-session exam - One three hour paper, answer 5 from 7 questionsFinal exams - Two three-hour papers, answer 5 from questions oneach paper

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Learning outcomes


1. Statistical Organisations [ 12 hours ]

• Describe the main functions of a national statistical office

• Explain the structure of the statistical office and its relationship toother government and non-government departments or organisationswithin a country.

• Identify the important issues for statistical offices internationally

• Outline the legal standing of statistical offices

2. Supervision [ 18 hours ]

• Explain the role of the supervisor in relation to management andworkers, summarise the importance of communication skills to thesupervisor and explain the problems that arise from poorcommunication, communicate effectively with staff at all levels,explain the qualities of a good supervisor.

• Identify important components of time management, give examples ofmethods for monitoring progress and justify their use on statisticaloffices.

3. Sampling [6 hours]

• Understand principles of sampling design

• Estimate population means and sampling error and use the techniqueto estimate desired sample size for continuous variables and proportionof cases acceptable margins of error.

• Explain why and how sampling methods may be varies to includemulti-stage and cluster sampling.

4. Large scale survey organisation [ 30 hours ]

• List the phases involved in a large-scale survey and describe therelationship between them and explain the importance of each.

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• Explain the key components of terms of reference and their importancein the planning purpose.

• Describe different types of error and explain the importance of andmethods for controlling these, give examples of clear definitions forimportant terms used in surveys. For example: household, head ofhousehold, age etc.

• List key factors to be taken into consideration when specifying asampling frame that could be used. Describe the characteristics of agood sampling frame and give examples of sampling frames that couldbe used in different situations. Explain the main components ofsampling plan and what is involved in drawing those components up.Describe the key features of a good sample and explain theirimportance giving examples.

• Identify the key stages in designing good questionnaires. Explain therelevance of understanding how the way an interviewee will respond toparticular questions will affect the questionnaire design. List the areasthat pilot surveys are expected to provide answers to and explain theimportance of this. Describe the features of effective questionnaires.Design effective questionnaires for simple surveys.

• List the key components of a survey budget and comment on examplebudgets and explain how costs can be monitored against the budget.

• Explain the role and importance of publicity and give examples ofdifferent types of publicity stating advantages and disadvantages ofeach.

• Describe issues involved in recruiting field personnel

• Describe and compare the ways in which timetables for surveys can beexpressed and comment on example timetables.

• Explain the importance of the tabulation plan and its key features.Prepare a tabulation plan for a simple survey.

• Describe logistics involved in field operations, explain the role of post-enumeration surveys and give examples of where they can be usedmost effectively, describe the logistics and processes involved at thecentral office.

• Identify the key components of a written report

• Explain how the different stages of the survey can be integrated

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5. Time series [ 18 hours ]

• Understand and describe basic concepts of time series analysis

• Undertake preliminary treatment of time series data

• Undertake decomposition of time series data and calculate indices toshow underlying patterns.

6. Demography [ 24 hours ]

• Define, compute and interpret fertility, mortality and migration ratesand explain their uses.

• Differentiate between stationary and stable populations and theirimportance in constructing life-tables; understand the principles behindthe construction of life-tables and interpret them.

• Understand the principles behind the calculation of populationestimates and predict such estimates.

7. Social statistics [ 24 hours ]

• Define education levels, purpose, principles and procedures withrespect to education statistical data collection.

• Understand and appreciate data requirement for educationaldevelopment purposes

• Understand and appreciate various rate and ratios required for analysisof statistics on teacher and pupils.

• Understand and appreciate definition and scope of health relatedstatistical issues

• Calculate Morbidity, Mortality, and Infant Mortality rates

• Understand statistics on medical facilities and uses of hospital records

• Comprehend basic ideas of epidemiological issues and indictors ofhealth

• Describe conduct of health surveys and estimate health costs

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• Understand and define scope of housing statistics

• Understand and appreciate the importance of statistics related to:Definition of a dwelling unit, Housing conditions, Housing needsrequirements.

8. Labour and employment statistics [12 hours]

• Explain how the following statistics are defined and calculated: labourforce, economically active and inactive population, activity rates,employment status

• Describe how surveys collect data on wages, hours of work and labourincome, Social Security, industrial injuries and occupational diseases,industrial disputes, underemployment.

9. Economic statistics [12 hours]

• Define balance of payment statistics and standard components ofbalance of payments

• Understand and appreciate statistical problems related to: sources ofdata, double entry concept, types of transactions, definition of resident,valuation and time of recording.

• Describe uses of balance of payments statements

• Define statistics related to: financial institutions, commercial banking,central banking, insurance, and credit markets.

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EASTC Diploma Mathematics

Narrative summary

AIM

To provide trainees with understanding of those mathematical concepts, methodsand techniques which lie behind the Statistical Theory and Methods andEconomics syllabus.



• Apply calculus met hods for one variable and several variables, withparticular reference to those functions useful in statitics.

• Understand basic principles of numerical analysis, as applied in integrationand in the solution of equations, and Maximum Likelihood estimation.

• Solve constrained optimisation problems using Lagrangean technique anddifferential equations of the first order.

• Develop the the methods of matrix algebra as far as those useful in multivaratestatistical analysis.

Learning inputs


each paper.

Learning outcomes


1. Variables, functions, limits (incl. Revision) [20 hours]

• Appreciate the ideas of variables, functions, limits, continuity,sequences and series that were developed at Certificate level, andevaluate limits of sequences.

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• Test series for convergence; study series for special functions such asexponential, logarithmic, trigonometric functions and their inverses;develop Taylor series for general functions.

2. Differentiation [12 hours]

• Differentiate any function of a single variable, find partial derivativesof functions of several variables, and use these in finding turningpoints of curves and surfaces.

3. Graphs and functions [6 hours]

• Draw graphs of functions of a single variable, find their maxima andminima and asymptotes, locate discontinuities.

• Represent inequalities graphically and find regions in which a set ofinequalities is satisfied.

• Illustrate a step function graphically and apply this to the study oflikelihood functions

4. Optimisation [ 4 hours ]

• Find optima of functions subject to constraints, using a Lagrangemultiplier technique

5. Integration [ 18 hours ]

• Integrate functions of a single variable directly, by use of standardmethods including parts and substitution; find recurrence formulae,study special functions - exponential, beta, gamma; integrate overfinite and infinite ranges.

6. Differential equations [18 hours

• Construct and solve first-order differential equations, apply generalmethods of solution, special methods to particular types of equation,find series solutions, use boundary and initial conditions to obtainanswers to real problems.

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7. Double integrals and transformations [14 hours]

• Evaluate double integrals (functions of two variables) over simpleregions, change the order of variables in integration, and apply thesemethods to marginal and conditional distributions in statistic.

8. Numerical methods [ 18 hours ]

• Use numerical methods of integration, solve equations by iterativeprocesses and apply these to maximum likelihood estimation, usemethods of interpolation and Lagrange’s formulae, solve a set ofequations by Gaussian elimination.

9. Matrices and their applications [ 30 hours ]

• Apply the matrix methods covered in the Certificate syllabus, definelinear dependence and independence of vectors and use this tocalculate the rank of a matrix, carry out the triangular decompositionof a matrix, and solve a set of equations, including linearly dependentones.

• Express quadratic forms in matrix notation, construct a variance-covariance matrix, find eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

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EASTC Diploma Statistical Computing

Narrative summary

AIM

To be able to use computers effectively to manage and analyse data from surveysand to produce professional reports.



• Appreciate and understand issues related to the purchase of PCs andconsumables

• Solve simple hardware problems especially those relating to loose connections

• Use Word processing to produce professional documents

• Use Spreadsheets to manage information

• Undertake data management using database management software

• Use statistical software to analyse statistical data

Learning inputs

Hours per week - 4 (1 lecture, 1 tutorial/seminar/group work,2 practical)

Assignments - 10 (Marks from the best 8 carried forward)Mid-session exam - 1x1 ½ hour paper, answer 3 from 5 questions

(i.e. Half of one paper)Final exams - 1 paper, 3 hours, 5 from 8 questions

Learning outcomes


1. Computing and the operating environments [ 16 hours ]

• Identify and solve some basic power-on-self-test (POST) faults

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• Use computing equipment that creates a good working environmentsuch as UPS (un-interruptible power supply) and stabilisers.

• Provide advice on the hardware and/or software requirementsappropriate for a Statistical Office.

• Describe and use some computing peripherals such as a printer, amouse, a scanner, a CD-ROM, a tape backup unit and basicnetworking, install printer cartridges and ribbons

• Organise files on directories for easy management

2. Word processing [8 hours]

• Use tables, graphics and some of the format and tools features andapply these features to produce professional questionnaires, reportsand tabulation plan.

3. Spreadsheets [12 hours]

• Set up a balance sheet and use advanced features of a spreadsheet toprepare and produce a budget for a survey.

• Use available features to produce professional survey questionnaire

4. Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) [16 hours]

• Critically review relational database design

• Set up queries and reports, which bring together data from severaltables (use sorting, grouping and filtering).

• Export data to other applications in a form appropriate for productionof relevant tables and analyses.

5. Statistical Analysis Package such as SPSS [52 hours]

Data management [10 hours]: Import and export data to and from otherapplications, transform (compute, recode, weight) data, split, aggregateand merge data sets, create simple frequency tables to check for anomalies.

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Exploratory data analysis [ 10 hours]: Produce and interpret descriptivestatistics and summary information and examine patterns of data usingdifferent charts.

Tabulations [24 hours]: Produce and interpret simple cross-tabulations,produce and interpret general tables up to 3 dimensions, use multipleresponse variables and set of variables, undertake and interpret Chi-Squareanalysis.

Analysis [8 hours]: Carry out and interpret analysis of variance andcovariance techniques, linear regression and related maximum-likelihoodregressions and to decompose time series data into its components.

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EASTC Diploma Economics

Narrative summary

AIM

To enable trainees to use economics analytical tools to interpret statistical seriesand other data sources generated by national statistics offices and otherorganisations in the East Africa region.



• Explain the basic approaches to analysis in economics and use economicsanalyhsis to explain the likely impact of government intervention in markets.

• Describe the principles of welfare e onomics and forms of market failure

• Undertake a simple Social Cost Benefit Analysis of a project

• Explain the ways in which a whole economy can move and the possi blecauses of different types of change.

• Describe how government can contribute to Human Resource Developmentand show how the Human Development Index is calculated.

• Undertake a basic analysis of any markets’ structure, conduct and performance

• Analyse a set of Balance of Payments accounts in terms of their componentparts and the economic conditions needed for improvement in the Balance ofPayments.

Learning inputs


each paper.

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Learning outcomes


1. The nature of analysis in economics [ 6 hours ]

• Differentiate between normative and positive propositions

• Explain comparative static equilibrium and analysis as a technique

• Describe what an economist means by a market

• Distinguish between the short run and the long run in economicsanalysis

2. Assessing the impact of government intervention in market [ 12 hours ]

• Analyse the impact of differing norms of price and wage controls

• Analyse the impact of rationing by quantity

• Analyse the impact of indirect taxation

• Analyse the impact of regulating the informal sector and introducingmicro-finance schemes.

3. Welfare economics [12 hours]

• Describe how economists assess welfare of a society and defineGeneral Equilibrium and Pareto Superiority.

• Describe forms of market failure, including externalities and publicgoods

• Lay out a data collection framework for a simple Social Cost BenefitAnalysis of an activity with shadow prices for different types oflabour.

• Describe how environmental and risk and uncertainty considerationscould appear in a Social Cost Benefit Analysis.

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4. Economic fluctuations, growth, and population dynamics [14 hours]

• Describe patterns of movements of GNP per capita across time

• Analyse changes in human populations using economic tools

• Explain the causes of differing patterns of economic change, includingmultipliers and economic growth theories.

5. Human Resource Development [12 hours]

• Describe the components of a human resource development strategy

• Explain why market forces leave human resources underdeveloped

• Calculate simple indices of economic inequality and poverty

• Explain how the UNDP Human Development Index is calculated andthe main criticisms of the index.

6. Analysis of user cost pricing in public services [ 6 hours ]

• Describe what determines the demand for a public service

• Describe what determines the supply of a public service

• Show how different forms of pricing may produce differing welfareoutcomes

7. Analysis of Labour Markets [ 6 hours ]

• Estimate the supply of labour for an economic

• Estimate the demand for labour in an economy

• Show how the estimates may be reconciled in practice

8. Analysis of money and capital markets [12 hours]

• Outline monetary theory and its relationship to price inflation and realeconomic activity

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• Describe the institutions and instruments in a financial system• Describe forms of privatisation and their implications for capital

market and the wider financial system.

9. International economics analysis [ 12 hours ]

• Analyse the Balance of Payments accounts for an economy ineconomic terms

• Calculate various forms of terms of trade for an economy andelasticities for imports and exports.

• Calculate the likely impact of devaluation on the Balance of Trade inthe short and long terms.

10. Internal economics relations [12 hours]

• Describe the major institutions involved in determining internationaleconomic relations

• Describe the major factors determining the amount of private foreigninvestment and economy receives.

• Describe the major factors determining the amount of OfficialDevelopment Assistance an economy receives.

• Analyse forms of economic integration and their potential economicimpact.

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Appendix 4Short Courses Covered

For the past few years the Centre has undertaken the short courses list below.

Regional Training Course on Survey Data Processing: 8th August - 6th

September 1994.

Rationale/background

For the period 1991-94 in collaboration with the Munich Centre forAdvanced Training in Statistics for Developing Countries, the EASTC hasbeen running an annual six weeks course in Survey Data ProcessingCourse. Originally the course was established to service the SocialDimensions of Structural Adjustment (SDA) programme where statisticaldata needed to be collected and procesed quickly to enable decisionmakers get feedback of the impact of their programmes so that correctivemeasures could be taken where needed. It is now felt that the course canservice other statistical surveys.

Programme objective

The objective of the course is to increase the level of expertise of nationalprofessionals involved in statistical surveys. It is meant to strngthen thetechnical skills of computer specialists and statisticians to processefficiently household data from statistical surveys by using micro-computers and standard software packages.

Programme content

The course focuses on practical steps of data processing, in addition, anintroduction to the concepts and methods of survey data processing to datapreparation and analysis are included as well. Early involvement ofcomputer data processing experts during statistical survey planning isstressed if the data is to be processed by computer. Teamwork betweencomputer specialists and statisticians is demonstrated. The main emphasislies on clarifying the principles of each data processing stage withincoherent data processing system. The three stages are:

-data entry and correction;

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-data validation and construction of analysis files;-data analysis.

Training methodology

Lectures and micro-computer laboratory work.

Participant profile

-Computer specialist who is responsible for processing statistical surveydata.-Statistician who is involved in statistical surveys and is acquainted withcomputer work.-Good command of English language as it is the teaching language.

Programme costs

Up to 1994 the German Government through Deutsche Gessellschaft furTechnische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) has been meeting the costs tuition andadministration. Participant sponsors have to meet the costs of:

-transportation (round trip) between their country and Dar esSalaaam,

-health and other insurance,

-accommodation (US $ 225.00 per person for the whole period),andsubsistence costs.

Refresher Course for Personnel in Regional Statistical Offices in Tanzania:three weeks each.

Rationale/background

Tanzania has established a regional statistical office in each of thetwenty mainland regions. The offices were established at differenttimes. The range of the educational background of the personnel inthese offices is wide. Once posted in the regional office, apart frominvolvement in field surveys, mobility is limited. Apart from a fewwho qualify to join the regular courses of the EASTC and in theabsence of good reference libraries, self development is difficult.To improve their job performance and standardize the level of

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understanding of personnel in the regions, refresher courses havebeen designed to suit the various levels of personnel in the regions.

Programme costs

All programme costs are met by the Bureau of Statistics of theTanzania Government.

EASTERN AFRICA STATISTICAL TRAINING CENTREACT, 1994

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

PART IPRELIMINARY

Section Title

1. Short title and commencement2. Interpretation

PART IITHE EASTERN AFRICA STATISTICAL TRAINING CENTRE

3. Establishment4. Objects and functions of the Centre

PART IIIADMINISTRATION

5. The Council.6. Powers and duties of the Council.7. Rules and Regulations.8. The Advisory Board of the Centre.9. Director of the Centre.

10. Appointment of a Deputy Director of the Centre.11. Appointment of Registrar other Members and Staff.12. Superannuation benefits.

PART IVFINANCIAL PROVISIONS

13. Funds and Resources of the Centre.14. Borrowing powers.15. Annual and supplementary budget.16. Investment.17. Accounts and Audit.

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Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre 3•

•THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

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•No. 28 OF 1994

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•I ASSENT,

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•ALI HASSAN MWINYI

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President17.1.1995

An Act to Establish the Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre and for connectedor related matters

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ENACTED by the Parliament of the United Republic of Tanzania.

PART IPRELIMINARY

1. This Act may be; cited as theEastern Africa Statistical Training CentreAct, 1994 and shall come into operationon such date as the minister may, bynotice in the Gazettee, appoint.

2. In this Act, unless the contextrequires otherwise -"academic staff" means the teachingstaff of the Centre whether engaged onfull-time or part time basis;"administrative staff" means the staff ofthe Centre other than the academic staff;

"Board" means the Advisory Board ofthe Centre established by section 8;"Centre" means the Eastern AfricaStatistical Training Centre established bysection 3;"Council" means the Governing Councilof the Centre established by section 5;"Director" means the Director of theCentre appointed under section 9;"former centre" means the EasternAfrica Statistical Training Centre existingas a department in the PlanningCommission, prior to the coming intooperation of this Act;"member states" means the memberstates of the Centre referred to in section19.

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Short tittle and commencement

Interpretation

4 No. 28 Eastern Africa StatisticalTraining Centre 1994

PART IITHE EASTERN AFRICA STATISTICAL

TRAINING CENTRE

3.-(1) There is hereby established aCentre which shall be known as theEastern Africa Statistical TrainingCentre.

(2) The Centre shall be -(a) an independent nationalinstitution under the generalcontrol and supervision of theGovernment of the UnitedRepublic.(b) a body corporate and shall

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(i) have perpetualsuccession and an official seal;

(ii) in its corporatename be capable of suing andbeing sued

(iii) be capable ofholding, purchasing or otherwiseacquiring any movable orimmovable property and ofdisposing of any of its property.

4.-(1) The primary objective ofthe Centre shall be to improvethe capabilities of the UnitedRepublic and other memberstates to produce the statisticaldata necessary for theassessment, planning anddevelopment of the people andthe economics of those statesthrough the training of personnelengaged in the production ofstatistical data.(2) Without prejudice to thegenerality of subsection (1), thefunctions of the Centre shall be -(a) to provide facilities forthe study of, and training in theprinciples, procedures andtechniques relating to thecollection processing storageand use of statistical data:(b) to prepare and conducttraining programmes in thestudy of statistics and in suchother related subjects as theCouncil may from time to timedetermine.(c) to provide consultancyservices to the Government ofthe member states and to suchother bodies as the Council maydeem fit;(d) to sponsor, arrange forprovide facilities for conferencesor seminars, and workshops inparticular in the field of statisticsand statistical data;

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Establishment of Centre

Objects and functions of the Centre

(e) to conduct professional examinations and to award professional diplomas,certificates and other awards in relation to training programmes conducted by theCentre;

(f) to arrange for publications and general dissemination in the member states ofinformation and material produced in connection with the actiities of the Centre;

(g) to associate and foster cooperation with institutions of higher learning and otherinstitutions dealing in activities related to the functions of the Centre within andoutside the territories of the member states;

(h) to do all such acts and things and involve the centre in all such contracts andtransactions as may in the opnion of the Council be expedient or necessary forthe proper and efficient discharge of the functions of the Centre.

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•PART III

•ADMINISTRATION

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•5.- (1) There shall be a Governing

Council of the Centre whichshall be composed of -•

•(a) A Chairman

who shall be appointed by thePresident;

(b) TheGovernment Statistician of theGovernment of the UnitedRepublic;

(c) Six membersappointed by the Minister asfollows:-

(I) onemember from the Ministry orDepartment responsible forstatistics;

(ii) onemember from the departmentdealing with statistics in theUniversity of Dar es Salaam;

(iii) arepresentative of the Ministryresponsible for Finance;

(iv) onemember from the Ministry ordepartment responsible forRegional cooperation;

(v) onemember from amongst theacademic staff of the Centre.

(vi) onemember from the Ministry ordepartment responsible forstatistics in the RevolutionaryGovernment of Zanzibar.

(d) not more thantwo other members appinted bythe Minster.

(2) Every member of theCouncil other than the Chairmanshall unless his appointment issooner revoked or he otherwiseceases to be a member, holdoffice for a period of three yearsand shall be eligible forreappointment.(3) The Council shall meetat least twice every year and atsuch additonal times as may benecessary or expendient for thetransaction of business underthis Act.(4) The First Schedule shallapply and have

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effect as to the meetingsof the Council.

6.- (1) Subject to the provisions ofthis Act, the governing,management and control of theCentre shall be vested in theCouncil.

(2) In particular and withoutprejud0ce to the generality ofsubsection (1) the Council shallhave power-

(a) to administerthe property, funds and otherassets of the Centre;

(b) to signify theacts of the Centre by use of theofficial seal;

(c) on behalf of theCentre to receive gifts,donations or grants and to makedisbursements;

(d) subject to theprovisions of this Act to appointsuch academic andadministrative staff of the Centreas it may deem necessary forthe proper and efficient carryingout of the functions of theCentre;

(e) to do all acts orthings provided for in the Act orwhich may in the opinion of theCouncil, be necessary for theproper carryinng out of thefunctions of the Centre.7. The Council may with theapproval of the Minister andhaving considered any advice ofthe Board in that regard, makeregulations or as the case maybe rules-

(a) prescribing thecourses of instruction to beconducted the Centre and theirduration;

(b) prescribing theprofessional diplomas,certificates and othe rawardswhich may be granted by theCentre;

(c) thequalifications necessary forenrolemtn at the Centre;

(d) prescribing theconditions which shall besatisfied before any diploma,certificate or other award isgranted;

(e) regulating theconduct of examinations held bythe Centre;

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(f) prescribing feespayable for admission to theCentre;

(g) prescribing feespayable by candidates

Powers andduties of theCouncil

Rules andRegulations

for anyexamination held by the Centre;

(h) prescribing feesor other charges payable on anyother services offered by theCentre;

(I) providing forand regulating disciplinaryproceedings against the staffand the students of the Centre;

(j) presscribing theterms and conditions of service,including the appointment,termination, salary and terminalbenefits the members of thestaff of theCentre;

(k) prescribinganything which needs to beprescribed under this act; or

(l) providing forany matter which in the opinion

of the Council is necessary toprovide for the more efficientperformance of the functions ofthe Centre.(2) Regulations or rules madeunder this section may bepublished in the Gazette and, orin such manner as the Council issatisfied will ensure their comingto the notice of those concerned.8.-(1) There shall be anAdvisory Board of the Centrewhich shall be responsible foradvising the Minister and theCouncil on any matter pertainingto the functions and activities ofthe Centre.(2) The Second Schedule

shall have effect as to thecomposition, tenure of office,proceedings and other mattersrelating to the Board and itsmembers.

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9.-(1) There shall be a Directorof the Centre who shall beappointed by the President fromamongst citizens of the UnitedRepublic, upon the jointrecommendation of the Boardand the Council.(2) The Director shall holdoffice upon such terms andconditions as the Council maywith the advice of the Board,determine.(3) The Director shall be theChief Executive and academicofficer of the Centre and shall beresponsbile to the Council for-(a) the proper mangementand administration of the Centrein accordance with the policiesand decisions of the Council;(b) the management of theacademic affairs of the Centre;(c) the proper enforcementof the regulations made underthis Act;(d) the discipline of thestudents of the Centre.(4) The Director shall beSecretary to the Council and tothe Board and may take part intheir deliberatins but shall not beentitled to vote.10.-(1) The Council may afterconsultations with the Ministerappoint a Deputy Director of theCentre on such terms andconditions or as the Council maydetermine;(2) in the absence of the

Director the Deputy Directormay perform any of thefunctions of the Directorincluding attending the meetingsof the Board and the Council.

11.-(1) The Council may appointfor the Centre; a Registrar andother members of the academicand administrative staff on suchterms and conditions as theCouncil may determine.

(2) The Council may subjectto such conditions, restrictionsor limiatations as it may imposedelegate to

The Advisory Board of the Centre

Director of the Centre

“Appointment ofaDeputy Director

“Appointment of a Registrar otherMembers of Staff”

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the Director or to any otherperson or body of persons at theCentre, the power to appointany member of the staff otherthan the Deputy Director and theRegistrar.

12. Subject to any written lawfor the time being in forcerelating to pensions, the Councilmay -(a) grant gratuities or otherretirement allowances orbenefits to the employee of theCentre;(b) establish and contributeto a superannuation fund for theemployee of the Centre;© require any employee ofthe Centre to contribute to thesuperannuation fund or medicalbenefits fund and fix theamounts and methods ofpayment of the contribution”.

PART IVFINANCIAL PROVISIONS

13. The funds and otherresources of the Centre shallconsists of -(a) student fees and other

fees and chargespayable for servicesrendered by the Centre;

(b) such sums as may beprovided for thepurposes of the Centreby Parliament;

© grants, gifts, donationsreceived from anysource from within andfrom outside the UnitedRepublic;

(d) such sums as theCouncil may, subject to section14, borrow for the purposes ofthe Centre;(e) such sums as may inany manner become payable orare vested in the Centre either

under this Act or incidental tothe carrying out of its functions.14.-(1) The Council may fromtime to time, with the priorapproval of the Minister, borrowmoneys for and on behalf of theCentre by way of loan oroverdraft, and upon suchsecurity and such terms andconditions relating to therepayment of the principal andthe payment of the interest asthe Council may deem fit.(2) Any person lending

money to the Centre pursuant tothis section shall not be countedto enquire into whether or notthe borrowing has beenapproved by the Minister.15.-(1) For the purposes of thissection “financial year of theCentre” means the period oftwelve calendar monthsbeginning on the first day of Julyevery year or such other periodas the Governing Council maywith the approval of the Minister,determine.(2) Within not less than two

months before the beginning ofevery financial year of theCentre the Council shall at ameeting convened for thatpurpose consider and pass theannual plan and the annualbudget of the Centre, the annualbudget specifying the

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Funds and Resource of the Centre

Borrowing powers

Annual and supplementary budget

amounts expected to bereceived and expected to bedisbursed by the Centre duringthat financial year and inparticular expenditures for:-(a) payment of all salariespassages, pensions, gratuitiesand other terminal benefits andcharges in respect of the staff ofthe Centre;(b) payment of all fees andother expenses in respect ofmembers of the Council and theBoard;© the construction,improvement, maintenance andreplacement of the buildings,

compound and equipment of theCentre;(d) the creation of suchreserve funds to meet suchcontingent liabilities of theCentre as the Council may thinkfit.(3) If any financial year the

Council requires to make anydisbursements not provided foror of an amount in excess of theamount provided for in theannual budget the Council shallat a meeting, pass asupplementary budget detailingsuch disbursement.(4) The annual budget andevery supplementary budgetshall be in such form and shallinclude such details as theMinister may direct.(5) As soon as the annual or

supplentary budget has beenpassed by the Council, theCouncil shall submit the same tothe Minister for approval and acopy to the Board for any adviseit may consider necessary togive to the Minister before theapproval of the budget.(6) The Minister shall, upon

receipt of the annual orsupplementary budget andhaving considered any advisegiven by Board , approve thesame with or without anyamendments or withdrawalapproval and return the same tothe Councilwith such directionsas the Minsiter may see fit.(7) The annual budget or

supplmentary budget asapproved by the Minister shallbe binding upon the Council andno expenditure shall be incurredon behalf of the Centre except inaccordance with the approvedbudget.16. The Council may with theprior approval of the Ministerinvest any part of the moneysavailable in any fund in the

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investments authorised by theTrustess Investments Act, 1967.17.-(1) The Council shall causeto be provided and kept properbooks of accounts and recordsincluding-(a) a statement income andexpenditure durint the previousfinancial year; and(b) a statement of theassets and liabilities of theCentre for the previous.(2) The accounts of the

Centre shall be audited by theControll and Auditor-General orby such other authorized Auditoras the Council may with theapproval of the Minister, appoint.(3) The Director shall at the

end of every financial

Investment Act No. 33 of 1967

Accounts and Audit

Year of the Centre prepare andsubmit to the Council a report onthe Working of the Centre duringthat year and the Council shallas soon as may be practicable,submit the same to the Minister.(4) The Council shall me

available to the Board copies ofthe audited accounts and theannual report of the Centre.

PART VMISCELLANEOUS AND

TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

18. Members of the Council andof the Board may be paid suchfees and allowances forexpenses as the Minister mayupon the recommendation of theCouncil from time to timeprescribe.19. A member of the Councilshall not be personnaly liable foranything done or omitted bonafide in the execution or puportedexecution of any duty as amember of the Council.20.-(1) All the assets andliabilities of the former Centreexisting on the date of coming

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into operation of this Act, shallbe virtue of this section andwithout further assurance, vestin the Centre.21. The member states of theCentre shall be the membersspecified in the Third Scheduleto this Act who have signed aprotocol for the establishment ofthe Eastern Africa StatisticalTraining Centre and shallinclude such other states as themember states by mutuallyagree upon.

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Section 5(4)

1. At any meeting of the Councifour members shall consitute aquorum.2. The Meetings of the Councilshall be presided over by theChairman or the Vice-Chairmanor both the Chairman and themembers present may elect oneof their member to be theChairman of that meeting.3. The Council shall cause aproper recast of its proceedingsto be kept and shall beconfirmed and signed by theChairman of the meeting at thefollowing meeting.4. A decision of the Councilshall be the majority of themembers present and voting.5. The seal of the Council shallbe affixed in the presence of theChairman, the Vice-Chairman ormember of the Council.6. Subject to the requirement ofa quorum the Council may actnotwithstanding any vacancy inthe membership of the Counciland no proceeding of the

Recommendation of the members of theCouncil and Board

Liability of members of the Council

Member states

Quorum of the Council

Chairman to preside overmeetings/meeting minutes

Decisions of the Council

Council shall be invalid byreason only of the defect in theappointment of a member.7. Subject to the provisions ofthis Schedule the Council mayregulate its own proceedings.

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Section 8(2)

1. The Advisory Board shall becomposed of:-(a) One officer from eachmember state who is for the timebeing the head of theGovernment Office responsiblefor statistics in the memberstate, the officer from the UnitedRepublic being the Chairman ofthe Board.(b) One representativenominated by each of thefollowing:-

(i) the Ministryresponsible for Statistics in theGovernment of the UnitedRepublic:

(ii) the Departmentof Statistics in the Governmentof Zanzibar;

(iii) the University ofDar es Salaam;

(iv) the Institute ofStatistics and AppliedEconomics; University ofMakerere;

(v) the StatisticsDivision of the United NationsEconomic Commission forAfrica:

(vi) a representativeof any other instution which theBoard may recommend.2. The institutions representedin the membership of the Boardshall be deemed to bepermanent members of theBoard as represented by theofficer for the time beingnominated by those institutions.3.-(1) The Board shall meet atleast once every year and maymeet in any member state.(2) At any meeting of the

Board members who representat least three member statesshall consitute a quorum.(3) Notwithstanding

paragraph 1 of the Schedule

where a meeting of the Board isheld outside the United Republicthe head of departmentresponsible for statistics of thehost state shall chair themeeting.4. The Board may elect fromamongst their number a DeputyChairman.5. Subject to the provisions ofthis Schedule the Board mayregulate its own proceedingsand the manner of thetransacting its business.

Composition of Advisory Board

Tenure of office of members

Meetings of the Board

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Eastern Africa Statistical Training Centre

THIRD SCHEDULE

Section 20

Subject to the Provisions of section 19 of the member states of the Centre shallinclude:-

01. The United Republic of Tanzania02. Botswana03. Ethiopia04. Kenya05. Lesotho06. Malawi07. Mauritius08. Namibia09. Seychelles10. Somalia11. Sudan12. Swaziland13. . Uganda14. Zambia15. Zimbabwe

Passed in the National Assembly on the 18th November, 1994

Signed G.F. MlawaClerk of the National Assembly

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Printed by the Government Printer, Dar es salaam - Tanzania

Cost of Training for 1998/99: (Economic fee)

Estimated Cost Total Cost(in U.S. $) (in U.S.$)

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1. Tuition and Administrative fees 4000 x 1 40002. Residence permit.. .. .. 50 x 1 503. Medical Fund .. .. 150 x 1 1504. Accommodation .. .. 75 x 10 7505. Settlement Allowance .. .. 100 x 1 1006. Monthly stipend: Meal allowance 95 x 10 950

Incidental expenses .. .. 55 x 10 5507. Field Project Subsistence .. .. .. 200 x 1 2008. Stationery .. .. .. .. 100 x 1 1009. Trainees activities .. .. .. 100 x 1 10010. Indexation .. .. .. 100 x 1 100

……………………………………………………………………….Total 7,000

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Note: (i) Conversion into Tanzania Shillings will be basedon exchange rate prevailing on the opening date of thesession.

(ii) Sponsors are expected to meet travelling costs to and fromDar es Salaam.

(iii) All Sponsors/Employers are advised to provide allowancefor purchase of a scientific calculator, personal basic text-books and extra stationery. The recommended amount isUS $ 300. List of textbooks will be provided underseparate schedule.

(iv) Fees are subject to review without notice.

(v) Fees are payable before or on arrival at the Centre.

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Cost of Training for 1998/99: (Subsdised fee)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Estimated Cost Total Cost( in TShs. ) (in TShs.)

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1. Tuition and Administrative costs .. 300,000 x 1 300,0002. Medical Fund .. .. .. .. 70,000 x 1 70,0003. Accommodation (excluding meals) 9,000 x 10 90,0004. Field Project Subsistence.. .. .. 100,000 x 1 90,0005. Stationery.. .. .. .. .. .. 30,000 x 1 25,0006. Trainees activities .. .. .. 10,000 x 1 10,000--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total 400,000=======

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(i) Fees are subject to review without notice

(ii) Fees do not include cost of meals. Sponsors should provideadequate meal allowances to their students. Current costs of mealsrange between Shs.300/= to Shs.600/=, depending on type andrestaurant. Prices are subject to change without notice. Mealallowances may be channeled through the Centre to be paid tostudents monthly.

(iii) All Sponsors/Employers are advised to provide allowancefor purchase of a scientific calculator, personal basic textbooks andextra stationery. The recommended amount is Tshs. 60,000. A listof textbooks is provided under separate cover.

(iv) Sponsors are expected to meet travelling costs to and fromthe Centre.

(v) Fees are payable before or on arrival at the Centre.

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