Co-ordination as an instrument to improve the quality of statistics

Article type: Research Article

Authors: de Vries, W.F.M.¹

Note: [1] W.F.M. de Vries (1942) studied geography at Utrecht State University; worked at CBS on statistics of research and development; as managing editor in a publishing company; as administrative manager of a university organization for development co-operation; and is now head of the Department for Statistical Development of CBS.

Abstract: Considerable experience is obtained in the Netherlands with statistical co-ordination in the field of economic statistics over the past decade. The basic requirements for co-ordination necessitate specification of the following elements: (i) a system of statistical units; (ii) several types of classifications; (iii) a set of definitions of economic concepts and rules for the practical implementation of these definitions; and (iv) a central register of statistical units. Two classifications have been developed within the Central Bureau of Statistics, The Standard Activity Classification and the Standard Commodity Nomenclature. The development of a central register of statistical units is under way. In addition, supplementary measures are taken to enhance co-ordination within the Netherlands Central Bureau of Statistics.

DOI: 10.3233/SJU-1983-1304

Journal: Statistical Journal of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 311-319, 1983