Social statistics and research requirements for the integration of social planning within Comprehensive Development Planning

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine first the background information required for the integration of social planning within comprehensive development planning, then the information required on trends and levels in the different social fields with particular reference to the availability of these data in African countries. The third section will include a discussion of the use of these statistics in determining a balanced set of objectives in the social field, in examining inter relationships or circular flows and in determining the levels and needs of particular groups of the population. The fourth section will discuss sources of data and the organisation of research. The emphasis in this paper is on statistical requirements.