Eps. 65 Pas Kali Bah - Berkenalan dengan FASIH

Summary

In this episode of the Pascaliba podcast, host Aziz speaks with Kak Farhan Yahya Hidayat from Statistics Indonesia (BPS) about the critical role of micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) in Indonesia's economy and the innovative Flexibel Authenticity Survey Instrument (FASI). They explore how FASI improves data collection efficiency through various digital methods, ensuring data security while addressing challenges like synchronization and metadata management. Farhan highlights the tool's significance for comprehensive surveys and expresses optimism for its future enhancements to better serve the diverse needs of statistical activities.

Takeaways

• 😀 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial to Indonesia's economy.
• 😀 The FASI (Flexible Authenticity Survey Instrument) is a data collection tool developed by BPS.
• 😀 FASI allows for data collection through various modes, including smartphones and web-based questionnaires.
• 😀 FASI has replaced the previous ICS tool, offering improvements and eliminating conflicts in data management.
• 😀 Data collected through FASI supports multiple surveys, including population and agricultural censuses.
• 😀 The tool includes features for sample management and dashboard monitoring for real-time data insights.
• 😀 Data security measures include encryption and restricted access to personal information.
• 😀 FASI enables offline data collection, ensuring flexibility in various conditions.
• 😀 Challenges include synchronization issues and maintaining data quality across diverse survey types.
• 😀 Future developments for FASI aim to enhance its capabilities to better meet survey needs.

Q & A

What is the significance of UMKM in Indonesia?

UMKM, or micro, small, and medium enterprises, dominate the business landscape in Indonesia and are considered a crucial pillar of the national economy.

What is the purpose of FASI?

FASI stands for Flexible Authenticity Survey Instrument, which is designed by BPS for data collection and processing in various surveys and censuses.

How does FASI facilitate data collection?

FASI allows data collection through different modes, such as mobile devices and online questionnaires, enabling both direct and self-administered responses.

What was FASI developed to replace?

FASI was developed to replace the ICS (Instrument Collection System), addressing its limitations and incorporating enhancements for better data management.

What are some features of FASI?

Key features of FASI include sample management, data extraction for dashboard monitoring, and support for both online and offline data collection.

What challenges does FASI face in data synchronization?

One challenge is ensuring real-time data synchronization between central servers and data collection devices, particularly when devices are offline.

How does FASI ensure data security?

FASI employs encryption for sensitive personal data and restricts database access to a private network to enhance data security.

What is the role of dashboard monitoring in FASI?

Dashboard monitoring provides a visual representation of survey progress and data collection metrics, aiding in real-time evaluation and management.

What methods are used to ensure the quality of data collected through FASI?

Quality assurance methods include pre-testing questionnaires, training field staff, and implementing validation checks during data entry.

What are the future expectations for FASI from the developers?

The expectation is that FASI will evolve to better accommodate the diverse needs of various BPS surveys and improve its functionality over time.