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International Recommendations for Distributive
Trade Statistics, 2008
Series M, No. 89, 164 pages, $35
Sales No. E.08.XVII.26
The International Recommendations for Distributive
Trade Statistics, 2008 (IRDTS 2008) provides the
comprehensive methodological framework for collection
and compilation of distributive trade statistics in all
countries, irrespective of level of development of their
statistical systems. The recommendations refer to the
concepts, definitions, classifications, data sources, data
compilation methods, approaches to data quality
assessment, metadata and dissemination policies
applicable in distributive trade statistics. Some specific
topics identified as requiring additional guidance such as
the treatment of informal sector units, compilation of
indices of distributive trade, seasonal adjustment, etc. are
also covered. IRDTS 2008 is consistent with
recommendation issued in other fields of economic
statistics such as industrial statistics, construction
statistics and other related domains of structural and
short-term statistics, compilations of index numbers and
performance indicators and moreover, has been
harmonized with the System of National Accounts 2008
(2008 SNA). The primary audience of this publication is
the staff of national statistical offices involved in
compilation of these statistics. IRDTS 2008 may also be
of relevance to data users interested in better
understanding the nature of distributive trade data.
total world trade of selected commodities (at the threedigit
level of the SITC Rev.3) analyzed by MDG regions
and by major trading countries. It also includes special
tables showing analytical data on total trade, exchange
rate conversion factors, trade indices and on trade flows.
Handbook on Geospatial Infrastructure in Support
of Census Activities
Series F, No. 103, 270 pages, $55
Sales No. E.09.XVII.8
Censuses provide much of the basic population
information that countries need for development. The
Handbook on Geospatial Infrastructure in Support of
Census Activities aims to help UN member countries
make use of recent technological developments such as
geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing,
and global positioning systems, for improving census
quality and analytical products offered by national
statistical organizations. In times of humanitarian crisis,
geographically specific population information can
provide the means to target relief efforts and save lives.
The handbook describes the methods for and the
philosophy behind the application of new technology to
improve census efforts, for both managers and
technicians, illustrating that information infrastructure is
of key importance for all countries. It also addresses
technical and practical issues which are the concerns of
census cartographers and takers.
International Trade Statistics Yearbook, 2006
Vol. I and Vol. II
Series G, No. 55, 2021 pages, $160
Sales No. E/F.08.XVII.24
The publication provides information relevant to the
external trade performance of more than 170 countries or
areas and highlights world trade of selected commodities
(at the three-digit level of the SITC Rev.3). The
publication is issued in two volumes. Volume I provides
information on the external trade of individual countries
in terms of values, and if available, quantities showing
important commodities traded by an individual country
for the latest four years as well as the country's trade
with its major trading partners and regions for the latest
five years. In addition, imports by Broad Economic
Categories and the percentage share of countries' trade
with the regions as defined for the Millennium
Development Goals (MDG), in relation to their total
trade are also shown. Volume II contains tables showing
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