International Classification of Activities for Time Use Statistics Revision
The International Classification of Activities for Time Use Statistics (ICATUS) underwent revision in 2015 to enhance the classification of various activities for statistical purposes. ICATUS aims to provide a framework for comparing national time use statistics internationally, assisting both developed and developing countries in aligning with global standards. The revision process addressed challenges and gathered input from experts to ensure relevance and flexibility. The importance and purpose of this classification highlight its role in facilitating cross-country comparability and guiding countries in activity categorization.
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The revision of the International Classification of Activities for Time Use Statistics (ICATUS) Social and Housing Statistics Section Demographic and Social Statistics Branch IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Content What is ICATUS? Importance of the classification Purpose of the revision Background Revision of ICATUS Challenges New ICATUS Inputs from experts needed Next steps IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
What is ICATUS? ICATUS the International Classification of Activities for Time Use Statistics a hierarchical classification of all activities that the general population may spend time on during the 24 hours of a day Major divisions Divisions Groups its main purpose is to provide a set of activity categories to be utilized in producing meaningful statistics on time use IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Importance of the classification Provide a dissemination framework for international comparability of national time use statistics Relevant and useful for both developed and developing countries Guide countries in developing a classification of activities Relevant for a certain amount of years to come and in line with other international standards IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Purpose of the revision ICATUS revision issued as a trial reflect comments received update terminology To obtain an agreed international classification of activities for time use statistics With activities and groups relevant at the international level for cross-country and over-time comparability With possibility of conversion/mapping into other classifications Allowing national flexibility (collapsing/expanding) IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Background 1995: Statistical Commission and Beijing Platform for Action requested the preparation of a classification of time-use activities 2000: revised version taking into account experiences from countries and recommendations from experts 1997: first draft classification developed 2005: published Guide to producing statistics on time- use: measuring paid and unpaid work and trial ICATUS IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Background Several countries have adapted ICATUS in their collection, tabulation and analysis of data 2012: Expert group meeting to finalize the Trial Different forums requested its finalization October 2013: Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization was adopted by the ICLS IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Revision of ICATUS: Major divisions Trial ICATUS 2005 ICATUS 2012 1 Work for corporations/quasi-corporations, non-profit institutions and government (formal sector work) 2 Work for household in primary production activities 3 Work for household in non-primary production activities 4 Work for household in construction activities 5 Work for household providing services for income 6 Providing unpaid domestic services for own final use within household 7 Providing unpaid caregiving services to household members 8 Providing community services and help to other households 9 Learning 10 Socializing and community participation 11 Attending/visiting cultural, entertainment and sports events/venues 12 Hobbies, games and other pastime activities 13 Indoor and outdoor sports participation and related courses 14 Mass media 15 Personal care and maintenance SNA work and related activities Unpaid domestic services for own final use within household Unpaid caregiving services to household members Community services and help to other households Learning Socializing, community participation and religious practice Culture, leisure and sports practices Self-care & maintenance Travel IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Revision of ICATUS: Major divisions ICATUS 2012 SNA work and related activities Unpaid domestic services for own final use within household Unpaid caregiving services to household members Community services and help to other households Try to align with ILO work statistics definition (work in progress) ILO forms of work Learning Socializing, community participation and religious practice Culture, leisure and sports practices Self-care & maintenance Travel Source: ILO (2013). Resolution I: Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization, Geneva accessed at http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/--- dgreports/---stat/documents/normativeinstrument/wcms_230304.pdf IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Challenges ICATUS 2012 Includes production of goods for market or for own final use SNA work and related activities Unpaid domestic services for own final use within household Unpaid caregiving services to household members Community services and help to other households Try to align with ILO work statistics definition (work in progress) Learning Socializing, community participation and religious practice Culture, leisure and sports practices Self-care & maintenance Travel IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Included in employment: Work for corporations/quasi corporations, non-profit institutions and government Work in household unincorporated enterprises engaged in primary production activities, non-primary production activities or construction activities Work for household providing services for income Challenges ILO forms of work Source: ILO (2013). Resolution I: Resolution concerning statistics of work, employment and labour underutilization, Geneva accessed at http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/---stat/documents/normativeinstrument/wcms_230304.pdf From a gender perspective and for continuity with previous version, there is the need to define relevant Divisions and Groups in employment that allow to distinguish the various types of work IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Challenges Source: Ghana Statistical Service , 2012. Ghana time-use survey 2009: How Ghanaian women and men spend their time: Main report. www.statsghana.gov.gh/docfiles/publications/Ghana_time_Use_Report%202012_16-12-13.pdf Food vending and trading Providing repair, installation and maintenance services Providing business and professional services Providing personal care services Transporting goods and passengers Paid domestic services Employment IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
New ICATUS: Major divisions ICATUS 2012 ICATUS 2015 Employment and related activities Own-use production of goods Provision of services for own final use Unpaid caregiving services for household members and related activities Volunteer Work and Other Unpaid Work Activities SNA work and related activities Unpaid domestic services for own final use within household Unpaid caregiving services to household members Community services and help to other households Learning Socializing, community participation and religious practice Culture, leisure and sports practices Self-care and maintenance Travel Learning Socializing, community participation and religious practice Culture, leisure and sports practices Self-care and maintenance IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
New ICATUS: Major divisions ICATUS 2015 Employment and related activities Own-use production of goods Provision of services for own final use Unpaid caregiving services for household members and related activities Volunteer Work and Other Unpaid Work Activities Working time in employment in corporations, non-profit institutions and government Working time in employment in unincorporated enterprises and households Ancillary activities and breaks related to employment Training and studies in relation to employment Seeking employment Travelling and commuting for employment Learning Socializing, community participation and religious practice Culture, leisure and sports practices Self-care and maintenance IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
New ICATUS: Major divisions ICATUS 2015 Employment and related activities Own-use production of goods Provision of services for own final use Unpaid caregiving services for household members and related activities Volunteer Work and Other Unpaid Work Activities Agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining for own final use Making and processing goods for own final use Construction activities for own-final use Supplying water and fuel for households Travelling, waiting time, moving, transporting or accompanying goods or persons related to own-use production of goods Learning Socializing, community participation and religious practice Culture, leisure and sports practices Self-care and maintenance IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
New ICATUS: Major divisions ICATUS 2015 Employment and related activities Own-use production of goods Provision of services for own final use Unpaid caregiving services for household members and related activities Volunteer Work and Other Unpaid Work Activities Food and meals management and preparation Cleaning and upkeep of dwelling and surroundings Do-it-yourself decoration, maintenance and small repair Care and maintenance of textiles and footwear Household management Pet care Shopping Travelling, waiting time, moving, transporting or accompanying goods or persons related to provision of services for household members (need to differentiate from 355) Other unpaid domestic services produced by household for own final use (n.e.c) Learning Socializing, community participation and religious practice Culture, leisure and sports practices Self-care and maintenance IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
New ICATUS: Major divisions ICATUS 2015 Employment and related activities Own-use production of goods Provision of services for own final use Unpaid caregiving services for household members and related activities Volunteer Work and Other Unpaid Work Activities Babycare, childcare and instruction Care for dependent adults[2] Help to other adult household members (non- dependent) Travelling, waiting time or accompanying goods or persons related to unpaid caregiving services for household members Other activities related to unpaid caregiving services for household members and related activities (n.e.c) Learning Socializing, community participation and religious practice Culture, leisure and sports practices Self-care and maintenance [2] For persons suffering any physical or mental illness or any disability or impairment. IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
New ICATUS: Major divisions ICATUS 2015 Employment and related activities Own-use production of goods Provision of services for own final use Unpaid caregiving services for household members and related activities Volunteer Work and Other Unpaid Work Activities Direct volunteering for other households Community-based volunteering Organization-based volunteering Search for volunteering and related activity Gaining skills or workplace experience by unpaid trainees, apprentices, interns and related activity Search for unpaid trainee work opportunities and related activity Compulsory unpaid work activities Learning Socializing, community participation and religious practice Culture, leisure and sports practices Self-care and maintenance [2] For persons suffering any physical or mental illness or any disability or impairment. IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Inputs from experts needed Travel: At the moment Travel is included in each category Should be considered a separate major category? IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
Next steps Prepare final draft of ICATUS ensuring consistency with other classifications and standards Adjust ICATUS structure based on advice from experts Use of ICATUS by countries as an international classification Verify with experts and countries its usability Endorsement of ICATUS by the Statistical Commission (EGM beginning of 2016) Develop documentation IAEG-GS Bangkok,, 29-30 November 2015 United Nations Statistics Division
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