International Workshop on Energy Statistics

24-26 September 2012, Beijing, China

The United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) organized with the National Bureau of Statistics of China an International Workshop on Energy Statistics from 24 to 26 September 2012 in Beijing, China.

This workshop is organized as part of a series of events organized under the project on strengthening statistical capacity in China and other developing countries in Asia funded by the Chinese Government. It will address specific issues related to the collection and compilation of energy statistics, following the International Recommendations for Energy Statistics (IRES). The Workshop will train participants on the implementation of the recommendations contained in IRES; review and discuss issues that countries face in the collection, compilation and dissemination of energy statistics; and share national experiences.