 The goal of the UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics online is to provide the statistical data essential for the analysis of the world trade, investment, international financial flows and development. This database provides the opportunity to disseminate the economic, demographic and social series which serve as a fundamental support for UNCTAD´s research tasks, intergovernmental dialogue, and technical assistance.
The Handbook introduces data for 2008 for most of the series as well as revised and consolidated data for previous years.
The data available from the UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics online are structured into the following parts:
The printed version of the Handbook and the DVD will be issued in March.
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