The Department oversees three dimensions of data management and model development:
- Data Warehouse Management: the data warehouse management function focuses on data aggregation, warehousing, and dissemination for business.
- Model Development & Forecasting: The model Development and forecasting function focuses on models for overall operational efficiency, risk management, and macroeconomic modeling.
- Statistics and Econometric Analysis: The Statistics and econometric function support cutting-edge research in economics, ranging from theoretical and methodological issues to applied economics touching on trade development and financial matters covering sectors such as commodities, agriculture, manufacturing, and services.