Fiji Bureau of Statistics (FBOS)


FBOS Mandate

Vision and Mission Statement

Departments and Functions

Organisation Structure

FIBOS Mandate


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


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, Mission and Values


Vision

An Efficient, Progressive and Respectable Statistics office in the Region

Mission

Providing High Quality, Objective and Responsive Statistical Services

Values
The Department Adheres to the Principles of Professionalism, Integrity and Cooperation

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:
  • Administration and Records Management
  • Financial Management

This division is managed by Principal Administration Officer with 7 support 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 division is managed by Divisonal Manager and supported by 28 staff.

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

  • Geographic Information System

  • Household Characteristics

This division is manged by Divisional Manager and supported by 14 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 Divisional Manager and supported by 10 staff. Temporary staff are hired when the Bureau is conducting a survey.

COORDINATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES

The role of the Coordination and information Services 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 Divisional Manager and supported by 12 staff

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