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Workshop on Data and Information on Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Minorities in the Philippines

January 27-28, 2025
Manila, Philippines
Workshop on Data and Information on Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Minorities in the Philippines on January 27-28, 2025

Developing National Standards and Guidelines for Data Collection and Statistics

Collecting data and statistics on indigenous peoples and ethnic minorities worldwide has historically been challenging. Different countries use varying criteria to identify these populations, limiting comparability. The availability, type, and quantity of data also vary widely between and within countries, particularly regarding sectoral and administrative data. Data collection efforts are further complicated by social, political, and logistical challenges, such as indigenous communities living in remote or conflict-affected areas.

Methodological challenges include the need for clear and standardized definitions, the quality and harmonization of existing data, the level of disaggregation, and consistent coverage across data sources. This workshop will highlight the importance of data on indigenous populations and ethnic minorities in the Philippines, exploring methods, technical approaches, and challenges. It will also address the guidelines and protocols necessary to improve data collection and define policies and legal requirements to help the government and public agencies standardize and harmonize this data and statistics.

The workshop was attended by 40 technical participants from DSWD, PSA, NCIP, Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF; English: Commission on the Filipino Languages), National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF), Department of Health (DoH), and the Department of Education (DepEd). Cambodia¡¯s Secretary of State in the Ministry of Planning, and IP organization called Cambodia Indigenous People Organization (CIPO) also participated in the workshop. Moreover, four (4) international IP experts from International Labor Organization (ILO), Mexico, New Zealand, and Australian Bureau of Statistics joined virtually and delivered international good practices of IP in the workshop.

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