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Inter-Agency Group on Economic and Financial Statistics (IAG) G-20 Data Gaps Initiative. Martine Durand, Director, OECD Statistics Directorate. Side Event at the 43rd Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission New York – 29 February 2012.
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Inter-Agency Group on Economic and Financial Statistics (IAG)G-20 Data Gaps Initiative Martine Durand, Director, OECD Statistics Directorate Side Event at the43rd Session of the United Nations Statistical Commission New York – 29 February 2012
IAG G-20 Data Gaps Initiative Communication of Official Statistics • Recommendation 20: G20 Aggregates for a key set of indicators • Quarterly GDP (volume) first G20 aggregate to be compiled • Number of technical and statistical issues
Quaterly G20 GDP News Release • Simultaneous one-off G20 GDP News Release across all participating IAG members on 14 March • News Release will have same contentwhile adhering to individual dissemination standards • After first release, OECD will ensure a regular quarterly News Release at t+70 • G20 GDP sponsored by 7 International Organisations – a visible milestone of cooperation