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2008 Update
Human Development Indices: A statistical update 2008 was released on 18 December 2008.
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International statistical cooperation
United Nations Statistical Commission, established in 1947, is the apex entity 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. Visit their website
The Marrakech Action Plan for Statistics, is a global action plan for improving development statistics and consists of six main actions that address national needs as well as international responsibilities. Visit their website
PARIS21, the Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century (PARIS21) was launched to act as a catalyst for promoting a culture of evidence-based policymaking and monitoring in all countries, and especially in developing countries. Visit their website
Other sources of information
Data
quality issues, An analytical paper
that addresses the issues of data consistency and coherence of
international statistics. This document provides a “user’s eye view” of the
different types of data quality issues often encountered by international data
users and disseminators, and their implications for statistical credibility and
the impact on policy discussions. Read more: 
Data Quality [162 KB]
HDRO
Strategy, Addressing
the discrepancies between national and international data: A strategy to
improve the statistical credibility of the HDR. This paper addresses the issue of data discrepancies between national and international series and its implications for statistical credibility of the HDR. It considers key factors relating to both
the data production and dissemination processes, and the HDRO’s unique
role/position in each. Read more: HDR Statistical Strategy [141 KB]
