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The coronavirus and the potential blackout of national statistics: Reorganizing national statistical systems in the context of COVID-19

Year of publication 2020

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 6p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

ISBN 978-92-5-132406-6

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, National Statistical Services at country level remain committed to providing their policymakers, their economy and society with the information they require. In many countries, mitigation and contingency plans are put in place, as the situation evolves. Nevertheless, as the situation continues to deteriorate in low-income countries there is a risk that it could lead to a partial or total blackout of national statistical systems, leaving countries and their international communities blind for data needed for policy-making and the monitoring of national and international development agendas.

File replaced 26 April 2020 See the full list of policy briefs related to COVID-19.

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​FAO. 2020. The coronavirus and the potential blackout of national statistics: Reorganizing national statistical systems in the context of COVID-19. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8614en

Language English

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