Possible Impact of the Recent Events in the Region of Northern Africa and the Middle East on the National Statistical Systems of that Region 28 February 2012, 1:50 - 2:50 pm ECOSOC Chamber, Temporary North Lawn Building United Nations, New York

Recent turmoil in some of the Arab countries has adversely impacted the functioning of their national statistical systems.  This seminar will assess the extent to which the quality and credibility of official statistics has been adversely affected and how this can be rectified or reversed.  The seminar will also discuss the impact on data collection and dissemination efforts.  Looking ahead, the seminar will discuss the agenda for future development of official statistics in the region.

Chairperson	Dr. Paul Cheung Director, United Nations Statistics Division
Panelists	Mr. Abou-Bakr El-Gendy President, Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics, Egypt Presentation
	Mr. Mohamed Taâmouti Directeur Direction de la Statistique Haut Commissariat au Plan, Morocco