The Global Assessment of Energy Statistics and Balances has been developed by UNSD in close cooperation with the Oslo Group on Energy Statistics.

To identify the role of national statistical offices in the national statistical system in collecting, compiling and disseminating energy statistics and energy balances;

To assess the scope of energy statistics and balances in national statistical offices by identifying the energy sources covered, data collection practices, the use of international guidelines and classifications as well as the usage of the statistics provided; and

To assess the impeding factors in the collection, compilation and dissemination of energy statistics and energy balances.

The Global Assessment of Energy Statistics and Balances has been completed. A preliminary report on this Assessment has been prepared as a background document for the 39^th session of United Nations Statistical Commission. The preliminary report is based on the responses received until 30 November 2007.

The questionnaire used for the Global Assessment of Energy Statistics and Balances is available only in word format. The on-line feature for responding to the Assessment has been deactivated.