Report of the twenty-second session of the Asia and Pacific Commission on Agricultural Statistics Series title: RAP Publication  - 2008/13 2008   46 pg AI425/E Download     Other Publications in this collection : RAP Publication Abstract : This document presents the report of the twenty-second session of the Asia and Pacific Commission on Agricultural Statistics held in Kuching, Malaysia from 9 to 13 June 2008. Attended by some 50 delegates from 14 member countries, the session assessed both the current status of food and agriculture statistics in member countries and progress on strengthening regional data exchange on food and agricultural statistics in the region. The session also examined the preliminary findings by selected member countries on the use of metadata compilation in their countries. The Commission recognized that the task of establishing a complete metadata framework for national agricultural statistics was a continuing process. The session also reported on a sourcebook, developed by FAO and the World Bank, on tracking results in agriculture and rural development in less-than-ideal conditions. A round table on rising food prices and the role of statisticians was convened in-session with the aim of assisting policy-makers formulate timely corrective measures when confronted with food market crises. Recommendations of the session are included in the report. Asia South West Pacific Extend your search using the following keywords : Data analysis ,  Data analysis ,  Production data ,  Statistical methods