Directory of statistical databases which are maintained by the UN Secretariat, UN specialised organisations and other international organisations. Compiled by the UN Statistical Office (UNSTAT). Information for each database includes: name/acronym; agency responsible; software used; storage medium; size; subject area; classification system used; time span; update frequency; availability/accessibility (with contact information); plus (in many cases) a descriptive abstract on the database. Can be searched by subject (broad and narrow), producing organisation and database name.
Available on PC diskette, distributed by UN Publications (price USD 20)