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IAOS 2002 Conference Conclusions
The 2002 London Conference of the International Association for Official Statistics generated a wide range of papers and discussions. Interaction between statisticians, economists, public policymakers and business leaders helped to develop consensus on important issues, reflecting:
- growing interest in understanding changes brought about by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in economic and social activity; and
- the wide range of work underway in many organisations to improve that understanding.
The Conference closing session was led by John Kidgell, UK Office for National Statistics; Enrico Giovannini, OECD; Fred HO, Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong, China; Rob Edwards, Australian Bureau of Statistics; Steve Landefeld, US Bureau of Economic Analysis. This summary, compiled by ONS rapporteurs, draws together the key points, and suggestions for action to improve the measurement of the New Economy. It has been submitted to the UN Statistical Commission for review at its meeting in March 2003.
ONS would like to thank all those conference attendees who have contributed to this report and commented on earlier drafts.
Contact for further information;
Tony Clayton
tony.clayton@ons.gov.uk
+44 (0)20 7533 5913
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