The present state of development of statistics in the Belgian Congo and Ruanda- Urundi

Abstract

This paper focuses on the provisional agenda item No. 4 on the theme of the present states of development of statistics in the Belgian Congo and Ruanda-URUNDI. Its attributions have been legally defined to produce statistics for the Belgian Congo and Ruanda –Urundi; to assemble and publish statistical information compiled by the office itself, or based on the routine work of various departments; to carry out mechanical tabulation for the various administrative departments and to act as secretariat to the statistical board.