Report on ECA statistical activities 1982-1983 and work programme 1984-1987 with projections to 1989

Abstract

This report deals with ECA statistical activities since the second session of the Joint Conference of African Planners, Statisticians and Demographers. As the - main purpose of these activities is to assist the development of African statistical services, the report should be considered in conjunction with the paper on African statistical services for item 6(f) of the agenda which arises from resolution 469(XVIII) of the Economic Commission for Africa. The resolution specifies action which should be taken by governments and agencies to achieve better supplies of more reliable data.