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49th Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission

Statistics
6 March 2018|Event

The Statistical Commission consists of 24 member countries of the United Nations, elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the basis of an equitable geographical distribution. The term of office of members is four years.

The United Nations Statistical Commission, established in 1947, is the highest body of the global statistical system. It brings together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world. It is the highest decision making body for international statistical activities especially the setting of statistical standards, the development of concepts and methods and their implementation at the national and international level.

Practical information

Provisional agenda and annotations, available on this link.

Documentation, available on this link.

Side events, available on this link.

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