Statistical information bulletin for Africa = Bulletin d'information statistique pour l'Afrique : No.17

Abstract

This present issue of the Bulletin deals mainly with international migration statistics in Africa. It may be recalled that SIB No. 15 was devoted to the subject of internal migration. This volume is therefore complementary to that issue as it deals with the other subject which would have been discussed at the Working Group on Migration Statistics in 1982. The first chapter discusses concepts, definitions and classifications of international migration statistics, and the second enumerates and evaluates the sources of data. Problems of identification and measurement of special categories of persons that cross international boundaries in Africa is the subject of the third chapter. The fourth chapter contains proposals for the improvement of international migration statistics in Africa within the context of the UN phased program.Environment statistics and national accounts are the other two topics covered by the Bulletin. Chapter 5 focuses on the development of environment statistics in Africa, while the annex contains various tables pertaining to national accounts.