UN Statistical Commission

• India started its four-year term as a member of the United Nations Statistical Commission

ABOUT UN STATISTICAL COMMISSION

• Established in 1947
• 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.
• Headquarters- New York, USA
• The 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. These include-
  • Five members are from African States,
  • four from Asia-Pacific States,
  • four from Eastern European States,
  • four from Latin American and Caribbean States and
  • seven members from Western European and other States.