Definition: Reference classification

Category: Classifications

E economic or social classification that is a product of international agreements approved by the United Nations Statistical Commission or another competent inter-government board, such as that of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), World Health Organisation (WHO), or the World Customs Organisation (WCO) depending upon the subject matter area. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/ramon/coded_files/UN_glossary_of_classification_terms_short.pdf
Source:
United Nations, "UN Glossary of Classifications Terms", Short version approved by the Expert Group on International Economic and Social Classifications as a working document (+/- 2015)
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