1. Technical Workshop on International Merchandise Trade Statistics: Focusing on goods traded under the preferential trade agreements 26 February to 2 March 2018 Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, Suva What do the numbers say Presentation by Nilima Lal Economic Statistics Advisor, Pacific Community

3. Perception and reality
Imports of cigarettes and tobacco over the period 2006 to 2015: Nauru
Source: Nauru Bureau of Statistics

4. Perception and reality cont…
Source: Nauru Bureau of Statistics

5. Numbers provide information
It tells you where you are and where you are going They need to be collected, compiled, analysed and disseminated using recommended methodologies They then become information

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