RAP PUBLICATION 2005/17
Report of the Expert Consultation on Bangkok, Thailand |
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FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
REGIONAL OFFICE FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC Bangkok, 2005 |
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Cover photograph: FAO/13729/J. Isaac - Nepal 1986
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Senior Statistician |
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FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific |
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Maliwan Mansion, 39 Phra Atit Road |
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Bangkok, 10200 |
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Thailand |
METHODOLOGIES FOR ANALYSIS AND DISSEMINATION
Overview of data use and analysis
Enlarging the scope of analysis using agricultural census data
Consideration of gender variables in the analysis of food and agriculture sector data
The crop monitoring system of the food security information system
DATA FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES
Preparation of food balance sheets
Determining the food insecure and vulnerable
SELECTED INDICATORS IN FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
Use of data warehouses for data dissemination
Organizing national statistical databases
FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL DATA FOR ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Agricultural census tabulation and analysis
Forecasting of crop production
Impact assessment of agricultural disasters
Effect of natural disasters on crop production
Measuring the role of agriculture, agri-food and agri-industry in the economy
Trade flow data for agricultural sector policies
Seasonal price indices in crop statistics
CLOSING OF THE EXPERT CONSULTATION
Appendix A - Agenda and Timetable