Overview
Identification
Country
NepalTitle
Survey of Own Account Construction (Rural) 1993
Subtitle
Second Round
Study Type
Sample Frame, Households Series Information
The survey on Own - Account Construction (Rural) is a complimentary part to the earlier survey on Own - Account Construction done in the urban areas during 1993. Undoubtedly, it would have been more appropriate had both the surveys been conducted at the same period. However, various factors and constraints hindered in counducting the surveys through a single attempt. Major reasons for conducting the surveys separately were due to lack of adequate manpower and resources. Diferent types of frames available for urban and rural areas was another important reason for adopting this approach. The frame for the urban survey was based on the permits issued by the municipalities and the only viable alternative for a frame to be used for the rural survey was to have it based on a real sampling technique.
ID Number NPL-CBS-SOAC-1993-V0 |
Version
Version Description
Version 0 - no microdata available
Overview
Abstract
Own-account construction which are primarily undertaken by households contribute output that occupy a significant share in the total volume of construction. The trend of residental construction is likely to keep on increasing each year. Obviously, policies related to the supply of construction materials as well as proper planning may need to be reviewed and reformulated specially in the area of residential construction. The present survey result is hoped to certainly shed some light in the area of rural residential construction for data users and with more exchange of views more relevant data can be generated in similar surverys to be undertaken in the future.
In the context of Nepal a large part of economic activities function in an unorganized way. Similarly construction work, although in large proportions are carried out by large private or public enterprises, government departments, those undertaken on own account by individuals also comprise a significant chunk.
An attempt to translate the burgeoning residential construction undergoing in the urban centers of Kathmandu valley and other municipalities into meaningful figures was made in the previous survey of own account construction (urban). Similarly, own account construction undertaken in the rural areas equally deserve attention in being transformed to meaningful figures . The simple fact that 90 percent of the total land area which are rural in character warrants this step to be taken . Policies concerning decentralized planning at the district and the village level are most likely to search for information about rural character. This is indeed a small step towards that direction.
The survey intends to focus its findings primarily in the contribution made by own account construction (Rural) over the total output of construction. Findings in terms of cost incurred, living area constructed and other information is expected to support rural planning and supplement data required for National Accounts estimates.
The main objectives of the survey are:
(a) to estimate the total cost of own account construction (rural) carried out by households or individuals by different strata in the rural areas of the country; and
(b) to determine the cost components used in different types of buildings constructed.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Units of Analysis
Household
Scope
Notes
Construction Industry and Construction Activity:
Construction work in most countries are carried out by a wide variety of units including large private or public construction enterprises, government departments, individuals working on own acccount and other units whose main activities lie in other industries but which undertake construction work.
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
Rural Areas of Nepal.
Universe
Households in rural areas carrying out own account construction.
Producers and Sponsors
Primary Investigator(s)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|
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Central Bureau of Statistics
| National Planning Commission Secretariat, His Majesty's Government |
Other Producer(s)
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|
|
Central Bureau of Statistics
| National Planning Commission Secretariat, His Majesty's Government | |
Funding
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
|---|
|
His Majesty's Government
| HMG | |
Metadata Production
Metadata Produced By
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|
| Central Bureau of Statistics | CBS | National Planning Commission Secretariat, HMG | Metadata Documentation |
Date of Metadata Production
2012-03-12
DDI Document Version
Version 1 (March 2012)
DDI Document ID
DDI-NPL-CBS-SOAC-1993-v01
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