Brazil elected to the United Nations Statistical Commission.
Created in 1947, UNSTAT's function is to suggest and guide statistical research from national and international official bodies; the Brazilian mandate – the only Portuguese-speaking one among the current members – will be between 2014 and 2017.
Renata Giraldi*
Reporter from Agência Brasil
Brasilia Brazil has been elected to serve for four years on the United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSTAT), the highest authority in the international statistical system. The country, which will represent Latin America and the Caribbean, is the only Portuguese-speaking nation among the current members.
Brazil's term will be between 2014 and 2017. Created in 1947, the United Nations Statistical Commission's function is to suggest and guide statistical research by national and international official bodies.
According to the organization, the goal is to compile and disseminate statistical information for the development of standards and norms for activities in the field, seeking to strengthen national systems. More details can be found on the institution's website.
The commission is made up of 24 members from 192 countries of the United Nations (UN). Members are elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council based on geographic distribution. There are five members from Africa, four from Asia, 11 from Europe, and four from Latin America and the Caribbean.
*With information from the Portuguese public news agency, Lusa.