UN
STATISTICAL COMMISSION - INTERNATIONAL
News:
India elected to UN statistical
panel for 4-year term
What's
in the news?
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India
has been elected to the UN Statistical Commission for a four-year term.
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India was a member of the Statistical
Commission last in 2004 and the country is returning to the UN agency after a
gap of two decades.
UN
Statistical Commission:
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The United Nations Statistical Commission,
established in 1947, is the highest body of the global statistical system
bringing together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the
world.
Roles:
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It is the highest decision making body for international statistical activities,
responsible for setting of statistical standards and the development of
concepts and methods, including their implementation at the national and
international level.
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The Statistical Commission oversees the
work of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), and it is a Functional
Commission of the UN Economic and Social Council.
Members:
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The Commission consists of 24 member countries of the United
Nations elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
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It is on the basis of an equitable
geographical distribution according to the following pattern:
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Five members from African States
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Four members from Asia-Pacific States
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Four members from Eastern European States
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Four members from Latin American and
Caribbean States
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Seven members from Western European and
other States.
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The term of office of members is four years.