Report of meeting of directors of middle-level statistical training centres

Abstract

The first meeting of United Nations experts associated with middle level statistical training centres and in-service schemes in various parts of Africa was small and of an Informal nature, but had an important function in coordinating existing activities and in investigating the possible lines along which the training programme might develop in the future. It will be appreciated that such training must be regarded as an essential first stop towards comprehensive statistical development which is urgently needed in view of the more -widespread application of technical planning methods.