Fiji Islands Bureau of Statistics (FIBOS)


FIBOS Madate

Vision and Mission Statement

Departments and Functions

Organisation Structure
FIBOS Mandate

As the National Statistical Agency, it is the FIBOS's mandate [as governed by the Statistics Act 1971: Chapters 71 & 72] to and the Census Act:
1.  Collect, compile, abstract, analyse and publish statistical information relating to the commercial, industrial, agricultural, social, economic and general activities and conditions of the people of Fiji in a timely and coherent manner.
2.  Collaborate with government departments and other agencies in the collection, abstraction, analysis and publication of statistical records.
3.  Organise a coordinated scheme of social and economic statistics relating to Fiji.
4.  Conduct a census of the population of Fiji as required according to the.

In undertaking these activities, the Bureau will :
  • Adhere to the principles of good governance and provide greater public accountability and transparency in all its activities

  • Respect the multicultural nature of Fiji society.


    • Vision and Mission Statement

    By the year 2008, The Fiji Islands Bureau of Statistics will be a high profile and dynamic national statistical agency that is respected, independent and autonomous, providing: 
    1. reliable, objective, relevant, timely, responsive, and analytical information on Fiji's society and economy to governmental and private users of statistics and
    2. consultancy and advisory services through its well developed business arm
  • by well qualified, competent and empowered staff, with generic and specialized skills.

  • through good governance, decentralized services, optimal usage of information technology and

  • effective co-ordination of official statistics through sustainable links with strategic partners, assisted by.

  • an effective, functional Statistics Advisory Council fully representative of Fiji Society.

    • 3. A service viewed by users as indispensable to local, national and regional decision making.

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    Departments and Functions

    CORPORATE SERVICES

    The role of the Corporate Services Division is to provide services that will enable the Bureau in the achievement of its strategic direction through the:
    1. Administration and Records Management
    2. Publication, Marketing and Fee-for-service
    3. Financial Management
    4. Information Technology
    This division is managed by Subra Mani and supported by 4 section heads and 4 staff

    ECONOMIC STATISTICS

    The role of the Economic Statistics Division is to provide at regular Intervals - monthly, quarterly, annually or ad hoc - reliable and timely:
  • National Accounts Statistics

  • Input-Output data of establishments by type of economic activity

  • Balance of Payments data

  • International Trade data

  • Prices data


    • This is the biggest division within the Bureau and is managed by Nilima Lal with 5 sectional heads and 17 support staff. A number of vacant positions yet to be filled.

    SOCIAL STATISTICS

    The role of the Social Statistics Division is to produce coherent, quality and timely data on Fiji's:
  • Labor Force

  • Tourism and Migration

  • Demographic

  • Household Characteristics


    • This division is manged by Vasemaca Lewai and supported by 3 sectional heads with 13 staff

    HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SURVEYS

    The role of the Household Survey Statistics Division is to collect, compile and publish Socio-Economic and Demographic data through household based surveys on:
  • Income and Expenditure

  • Employment and Unemployment

  • any population characteristics

  • any other strategic areas identified for investigation


    • This division is manged by Epeli Waqavonovono and supported by 3 sectional heads with 7 staff. Temporary staff are hired when the Bureau is conducting a survey.

    COORDINATION AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

    The role of the Coordination and Development division is to:
  • Coordinate all internal and external Statistical activities of FIBOS

  • Evaluate Statistical methodologies currently adopted

  • Carry out research, analysis and development work

  • Ensure the use of best practice standards

  • Promote the effective application of FIBOS products and services


    • This division is manged by Toga Raikoto and supported by 3 sectional heads with 3 support staff