The Management Information Department, coming from the Office and Services of the Director-General, was formed in 1982. Its reponsibilities were divided into three groups :

• Forecasts and Statisitics group: Its role consisted in preparing the Organization's budget, calculating the cost variation indices and the contributions, and co-ordinating the production of the corresponding documents for submission to the Finance Committee
• The Data Processing Group: Its role consisted in devoloping the computerization of administrative data.
• Special Tasks Group: Its role consisted in drawing up the rules for the use of industrial support and putting them into operation.