Technical and financial assistance in the field of statistical training in Africa under the United Nations system (1983-1985)

Abstract

The concerted effort of the United Nations and its specialized agencies as well as the regional commissions in emphasized the need and priority is quite evident in the technical co-operation work undertaken by the United Nations system. The Statistical Commission at its twenty-third session emphasized the importance of the training component in the technical co-operation in statistics. Training comprises fellowships in training institutions, observations at national statistical offices, regional or headquarters offices of international or bilateral organizations and attendance at workshops, working groups and seminars located in or outside the home country. This report will refer only to those cases that are part of the technical co-operation projects funded and/or executed by organizations under the United Nations system.