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24 November 2003
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2003 quest. - Summary of question 02 responses
Request
Question 02 in the "questions" document:
Do you agree to the proposal for country adaptation of ISIC, as set out in the concepts paper?
-see section on country adaptation
Discussion
Decision
Summary of responses to question 02
UN received 50 answers. Out of them:
* 40 support the proposal of suggesting countries to fully implement ISIC at 2-digit level of ISIC Rev.3.1.
* 9 answers require further discussion and research, without expressing a clear opinion.
* 1 answer (Japan) claims that even 2-digits level is difficult to implement for some countries.
17 countries consider the 2-digit level as a minimum requirement, e.g. countries should implement ISIC as far down as possible. 5 countries consider not necessary, for international comparability, a more detailed level than 2-digits.
22 answers ask for further investigation on the following aspects:
* number of divisions: is app. 60 sufficient?
* definition of divisions: implication for National Accounts should be carefully considered.
OECD: If the 2-digit level is going to get a greater prominence in the new ISIC, then we have to consider divisions very carefully. Ex. Pharmaceutical and health services might be a strong candidate for division.