Caribbean Statistics Day – October 15

Statistics is a vital part of the development agenda but investment in statistics remains a challenge. The CARICOM Secretariat continues to work with Member States to improve the coverage, reliability and quality of the traditional areas of statistics and to develop frameworks to measure new and emerging issues…

…I wish that this year’s observance of Statistics Day proves to be a catalyst for the data revolution to aid sustainable development of our Region.

CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, on Caribbean Statistics Day, 15 October 2014.

The full text of the Secretary-General’s Statement can be downloaded here: Observance of Caribbean Statistics Day 2014