Annual Gross Domestic Product Reference Metadata in Euro SDMX Metadata Structure Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina
	1. Contact
	2. Metadata update
	3. Statistical presentation
	4. Unit of measure
	5. Reference period
	6. Institutional mandate
	7. Confidentiality
	8. Release policy
	9.  Frequency of dissemination
	10. Accessibility and clarity
	11. Quality management
	12. Relevance
	13. Accuracy and reliability
	14. Timeliness and punctuality
	15. Coherence and comparability
	16. Cost and burden
	17. Data revision
	18. Statistical processing
	19. Comment
	1. Contact
	1.1. Contact organisation	AGENCY FOR STATISTICS OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
	1.2. Contact organisation unit	Sector for Economic Statistics -National accounts department
	1.3. Contact name	a) Edina Kozić b) Vanja Erak
	1.4. Contact person function	a) Head of Department for National Accounts b) Junior Officer for national accounts and aggregates
	1.5. Contact mail address	Zelenih beretki 26, 71 000, Sarajevo
	1.6. Contact email address	edina.kozic@bhas.gov.ba vanja.erak@bhas.gov.ba
	1.7. Contact phone number	+387 33 911 952  +387 33 911 987
	1.8. Contact fax number	+387 33 220 622
	2. Metadata update
	2.1. Metadata last certified	30.09.2017.
	2.2. Metadata last posted	30.09.2017.
	2.3. Metadata last update	30.09.2017.
	3. Statistical presentation
	3.1. Data description	National Accounts are compiled of a series of macroeconomic indicators, which provide a comprehensive picture of the economic situation and serve as a basis for economic analysis, forecasting and decision-making. The main aggregates of national accounts is Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is calculated on an annual and quarterly basis. The methodology used is consistent with the System of National Accounts (SNA 2008) and the European System of National Accounts (ESA 2010). GDP measures the total value of goods or services produced by resident institutional units. Agency for statistics of BiH (BHAS) carries out the calculation of annual GDP by production, income and expenditure approach. The data are available at current prices,  previous year prices and chain linked values. The estimation of GDP includes all activities within the production boundary defined methodologies SNA 2008 and ESA 2010 and covers the entire territory of BiH. The value of non observed economy as well as value of dwellings for owner occupied dwelings  are included in official data of GDP. The value NOE is not included yet in value GDP by expenditure side. The calculation GDP by income  approach is done using same sources data and similar procedures as production approach. For the calculation of GDP at constant prices the concept of the single indicator method is used. The calculation of gross national income  is done using data from Central bank BiH.
	3.2. Classification system	• Classification of Economic activities KD BiH 2010 (NACE rev.2) • CPA 2008 • COICOP • HS • CN • SITC
	3.3. Sector coverage	Sectors that are included are: non-financial sector, financial sector, government sector, household sector and NPISH sector.
	3.4. Statistical concepts and definitons	Gross domestic product by production approach is equal to the value of all goods and services produced in the economy (output) less the value of all goods and services used in the production process (intermediate consumption). Gross output is defined as a market value of produced goods and services. It is calculated by activities at basic prices, since all subsidies are treated as subsidies on products. Intermediate consumption includes the value of products and services used as input in process of production to produce other product and services in accounting period. Gross value added as increase in value of production is equal to difference between gross output and intermediate consumption. Gross domestic product is computed by adding together the total gross value added and taxes less subsidies on products. Gross domestic product (GDP) by expenditure approach is defined as total domestic final consumption corrected by external trade balance with the rest of the world. Household final consumption expenditure consists of expenditure incurred by resident households on consumption goods and services for the direct satisfaction of human needs and wants. Final consumption expenditure of non-profit institutions serving households consist of goods and services which non-profit institutions provide to households free or at prices that are not economically significant. Government final consumption expenditure are expenses of the government sector to the individual and collective consumer services. Gross capital formation is composed of gross fixed capital formation, changes in stocks and acquisition less disposals of valuables. Import and export of goods and services are based on the balance of payments data taken over from Central bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The export value of goods is calculated by fob, while import value of goods is calculated by cif.
	3.5. Statistical unit	According to SNA2008, institutional units are divided into two basic groups. One group consists of individual units (natural persons - entrepreneurs or a group of persons that make up the household) and the other group consists of legally defined units (legal entities) which are further divided into for-profit (enterprises), non-profit institutions, financial institutions - banks and insurance companies , state institutional units - budget and budget users.
	3.6. Statistical population	National Accounts combine data from multiple sources so that the concept of the statistical population cannot be applied in the context of national accounts.
	3.7. Reference area	Data refer to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
	3.8 Time coverage	2000
	3.9. Base period	2015
	4. Unit of measure	The data are presented in KM, EUR and USD. Data in EUR and USD are obtained by converting KM in EUR an USD using annual exchange rates for mentioned currencies.
	5. Reference period	Calendar year
	6. Institutional mandate
	6.1. Legal acts and other agreements	• Law on statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, • Multiannual statistical programmes and work plans of Bosnia and Herzegovina, • International recommendations and manuals (Eurostat, IMF, UN).
	6.2. Data sharing	Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Agency and other institutions (Central Bank, Indirect Taxation Authority, DERK, DEP) established the framework for future cooperation in the area in which the institutions are interested - in collecting and strengthening the quality and reliability of statistics.
	7. Confidentiality
	7.1. Confidentiality-policy	Confidentiality of statistical data is regulated by law and the personnel conducting statistical surveys has the legal obligation to protect confidentiality. Law on Statistics of BiH (Off. Gazette of BiH 26/04 and 42/04 - Chapter XI - Article 23.-29.) establishes the principle of confidentiality as one of the main principles. Agency for statistics of BiH distributes statistics in line with statistical principles of the European Statistics Code of Practice and in particular with the principle of statistical confidentiality.
	7.2. Confidentiality-data treatment	The document "Rules on the Protection of Statistical Data in the Agency for Statistics" lists procedures for ensuring confidentiality during collection, processing and dissemination - including protocols for securing individual data being accessed, rules for defining confidential cells in output tables and procedures for the detection and prevention of subsequent disclosures as well as access to microdata for research purposes. By signing the Memorandum of Understanding with Agency for statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, data users having access to individual data are obliged to: treat individual anonymized data as confidential in accordance with the rules, regulations and procedures, ensure adequate protection of individual data in accordance with the rules, regulations and procedures, protect the transfer of microdata and destroy the media where the data are, as well as the accompanying documentation, five days after the publication of the results.
	8. Release policy
	8.1. Release calendar	At the end of December every year, BHAS announces the Release Calendar with the precise date and time of publication of the statistics for the following year.
	8.2. Release calendar access	The Calendar is placed on:
		https://bhas.gov.ba/Calendar/
	8.3. User access	The principle that all users have equal access to statistical data on an impartial basis is set out in Article 8, paragraph 2, point h, and Article 19 paragraph 2 of the Law on Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina and BHAS consistently implements it in practice.
	9.  Frequency of dissemination	Yearly.
	10. Accessibility and clarity
	10.1. News release	Regular annual releases: Gross domestic product for BiH - production approach Gross domestic product for BiH - income approach Gross domestic product - expenditure approach
		https://bhas.gov.ba/Calendar/Category/12
	10.2. Publications	The thematic bulletin "Gross domestic product according to production, income and expenditure approach":
		https://bhas.gov.ba/Calendar/Category/12
		BiH in figures - section"Economy":
		https://bhas.gov.ba/Calendar/Category/30
	10.3. On-line database	The online database of BHAS not available.
	10.4. Micro-data access	Micro-data are not available.
	10.5. Other	There are no other dissemination means.
	10.6. Documentation on methodology	Description sources and method used in calculation non-financial accounts for BiH:
		https://bhas.gov.ba/Calendar/Category/12
		SNA 2008; ESA 2010
	10.7. Quality documentation	/
	11. Quality management
	11.1. Quality assurance	Quality Management Policy as an element of the system of quality management generally is related to the following components: product quality of the process as well as other elements of the system for quality management, such as planning and controls. To assure the quality of processes and products, Agency for statistics is the implementation of the Quality management model (TQM) done using the CAF tool. The Common Assessment Framework (CAF) is a total quality management tool developed by the public sector for the public sector, inspired by the Excellence Model of the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). Process of self-assessment identifies and monitors all organization results, provides feedback on organizational capacity and results of policy and planning processes. The scoring tool for self-assessment has 9 key indicators and 28 criteria based on which it is possible to measure management level achieved and determine which are the critical points for improvements in future. It looks at the organization from different angles at the same time: the holistic approach to organization performance analysis. BHAS use „The CAF guidelines for implementation “and a 10-step implementation plan developed to help organizations use it in the most efficient and effective way. Process of self-assessment identifies and monitors all-important organizational results and provides feedback on organizational capacities and results of policy and planning processes. This model of quality monitoring requires the development of a standardized questionnaire that includes all principles in the model. Agency for statistics of BiH is committed to quality assurance in the production of official statistics based on Article 19, Paragraph (1) “Law of Statistics BIH, Official Gazette of BiH 26/04; 42/04”. In order to ensure the quality of statistics Agency developed a documented Policy and programme for quality management which is available on web site:
		https://bhas.gov.ba/Content/Read/92?title=Kvalitet
	11.2. Quality assessments	The quality of official statistics’ products (main indicators/statistics) are regularly assessed in quality reports through the calculation of quality indicators. On other hand, processes included in statistical production are assessed by specific process quality indicators in quality reports and additionally through Generic Statistical Business Process Model (GSBPM) documentation.
	12. Relevance
	12.1. User needs	Users of statistical data can easily and simply access investment data, as they are published on the Agency's website and in printed publications (Press release and Bulletin).
	12.2. User satisfaction	One of the key elements in securing the quality of statistical data is monitoring the users’ satisfaction. The results of the User Satisfaction Survey are available on:
		https://bhas.gov.ba/data/Dokumenti/Kvalitet/AZK2020_BS.pdf
	12.3. Completeness	All key indicators, which are required by EU legislation and international standards for national accounts, are produced.
	13. Accuracy and reliability
	13.1. Overall accuracy	/
	13.2. Sampling error	/
	13.3. Non -sampling error	/
	14. Timeliness and punctuality
	14.1. Timeliness	Data are published in accordance with the Annual plan of statistical survey and Calendar of Statistical Data.
	14.2. Punctuality	Data are published according to the Release calendar.
	15. Coherence and comparability
	15.1. Comparability-geographical	Appled of Regulation (EC) No. 549/2013 which prescribes the application of ESA 2010 methodology enabled the geographical comparability of data between BiH and other countries.
	15.2. Comparability-over time	As a result of IPA 2017, a time series of GDP data for 2000-2020 was prepared for all three approaches.
	15.3. Coherence-cross domain	/
	15.4. Coherence-internal	/
	16. Cost and burden	There is no information on cost and burden.
	17. Data revision
	17.1. Data revision-policy	The Agency for statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina does not have an official revision policy document.
	17.2. Data revision-practice	Data revision is a continuous process and is performed with the aim of improving previously published data. The reasons for the revision may relate to changes in data sources, the use of new methodologies and classifications with the aim of full comparability of the time series.
	18. Statistical processing
	18.1. Source data	The main data source for the calculation of GDP by production side are financial statements of companies, banks, insurance companies, government sector, local governments, social security founds entrepreneurs and of the lump obtained from the above sources. All the above sources constituted an administrative data source. Using the data obtained from statistical surveys too. The main data source for the calculation of GDP by expenditure side are results regulary statistical surveys (external trade statistics, HBS, PRODCOM, CPI, UVI, GFCF) as well as BoP and other sources.
	18.2. Frequency of data collection	Data is collected once a year.
	18.3. Data collection	National Accounts combine data from many sources. Techniques for collecting data are different, the available sources of information, timeliness of published data and other factors.
	18.4. Data validation	Source data pass through a series of checks data relying to the principles of completeness and consistency (consistency between quarterly and annual data).
	18.5. Data compilation	Data are processed in excel format.
	18.6. Adjustment	In accordance with the recommendations of the Eurostat manual, gross value added for non-covered economic activities (NOE) is adjusted.
	19. Comment	/