The first Forum on African Statistical Development (FASDev), held in Addis Ababa on 12 and 13 May 2004, had underlined the need for greater exchange of information among technical and financial partners who supported statistical development in African countries.
2004年5月13日在亚的斯亚贝巴举行的第一届非洲统计发展论坛强调支持非洲国家发展统计的技术和财政伙伴们之间有必要增加信息交流。