United Nations technical co-operation relating to development planning, statistics, and population in Africa, 1990-1991 science

Abstract

This document provides an overview of the activities carried out by the United Nations Department of Technical Cooperation for Development (UN/DTCD) in Africa during 1990-1991. The focus areas include development planning, public administration, finance, natural resources, energy, cartography, public works, statistics, population, and integrated rural development. The document highlights the department's efforts in building national capabilities, human resources development, and technical cooperation, primarily funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA). Key initiatives include debt management, public sector investment programming, economic and financial management, and structural adjustment programs. Additionally, the document discusses training programs, workshops, and pilot projects aimed at enhancing national capacities in various sectors.