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Quality statistics and sustainable funding critical for effective policymaking in Africa.

Stories & Blogs ECAMar 17, 2025(Story )

Africa faces immense challenges in adequate and skilled human capital to produce quality statistics for evidence-based policymaking”. Tinfissi-Joseph Ilboudo, ACS

Robust statistical systems are key to economic development and social progress, says Outgoing Statistician Oliver Chinganya

Stories & Blogs ECANov 02, 2024(Story )

Reliable data and statistics are necessary for informed decision-making if Africa is to achieve sustainable development, said Oliver Chinganya.

A Food Security Statistics Project is Enhancing Food Security Data across Africa

Stories & Blogs ECAOct 31, 2024(Story )

Reliable food security statistics are essential for informed decisions on food access, quality, and affordability.

Embrace new technologies for digital collection methods for timely and relevant statistics – Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh

Stories & Blogs ECAOct 30, 2024(Story )

Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Temesgen Tiruneh has challenged African policy makers to build robust data and statistical systems that support development.

It is Time to Rethink GDP: Why Quality of Life Matters More

Stories & Blogs ECAOct 30, 2024(Story )

As the world strives for sustainable development, a pressing question arises: should we rethink what measures human well-being? Sweta Saxena (ECA)

Global goods trade on track for gradual recovery despite lingering downside risks

Stories & Blogs WHOOct 11, 2024(News )

Global goods trade is projected to post a 2.7% increase in 2024, up slightly from the previous estimate of 2.6%, WTO economists said in an updated forecast on 10 October.

Connecting Change, Storytelling, and Data to Drive Impactful Results : Innovative Strategies for Measuring Impact: Insights from 14 African Country Offices - Part 2.

Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaSep 18, 2024(Blog )

By aligning compelling narratives with solid evidence and integrating feedback loops into the MEL system, countries can ensure their development initiatives remain both effective and responsive.

Innovative Strategies for Measuring Impact: Insights from 14 African Countries

Stories & Blogs UNDP-AfricaSep 16, 2024(Blog )

The multi-dimensional nature of development demands a nuanced approach to measuring its impact. It is not just about tallying numbers or ticking boxes, but also about understanding the social, economic, and political contexts that shape outcomes.

A rallying call that emphasizes the pivotal role of digital integration in harmonizing civil registration and vital statistics systems with legal identity structures.

Stories & Blogs ECAJul 30, 2024(Story )

Strengthening the linkage of civil registration and vital statistics to legal identity systems through digitalization for enhanced inclusion

As Africa’s Population Crosses 1.5 Billion, The Demographic Window Is Opening; Getting The Dividend Requires More Time And Stronger Effort.

Stories & Blogs ECAJul 12, 2024(Story )

On the World Population Day 2024, the United Nations’ Population Division released the 28th edition of official World Population Prospects (WPP) and forecast.