OIBC -1 : Strengthened Integrated Data and Statistical Systems for Sustainable Development and The Africa We Want

OIBC -1 : Strengthened Integrated Data and Statistical Systems for Sustainable Development and The Africa We Want

OIBC - 1

Driven by the UN SG’s recommendation # 4 on strengthening the data ecosystem in Africa and the imperative to design and deliver a ONE UN National Statistical Capacity building Programme, OIBC - I is working in áreas related to all the SDGs. The Co-convenors of this coalition (UNECA & UNFPA) are working with several UN agencies and stakeholders, and building a network of experts to connect and share knowledge, in a dynamic Community of Practice.

Related SDGs
Our Program

OIBC-1

OIBC 1 focuses on designing and delivering a ONE UN National Statistical Capacity development Program in all African countries, and developing a joint United Nations-African online data portal to serve as a one-stop shop for high-quality data and statistical analysis, providing evidence on progress made and achievements of the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063 Africa. .

Work Plan

Our multi-annual work plans provide key insights into our flagship initiatives and expected achievements

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Reports

We monitor, evaluate, and report on the inputs, outputs, and outcomes of our work program

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Collaborate

Discuss, Collaborate, Learn, and Share Innovative Knowledge

  Communities Of Practice      Collaboration Portal      Project Management  

Key Partners
Flagship Initiatives
Business Consulting
Quality data ecosystem provided through harmonized SDG Data Gateway
Quality data ecosystem provided through harmonized SDG Data Gateway

Promote data use (UNCTs, members states, etc.) through dissemination outreach, communicating timely updates and developing summaries/articles

Flagship Initiative-1
Business Consulting
Strategy for ONE UN National Statistical Capacity Development Programme
Strategy for ONE UN National Statistical Capacity Development Programme

Develop and roll-out UN Africa Data and Statistics Strategy, statistics capacity strengthening for member states and UNCTs – data disaggregation, geospatial and forecasting.

Flagship Initiative-2
Business Consulting
Promoting the culture of data use
Promoting the culture of data use

Partnership with AUC in identifying the Champion on Data for Development and develop a strategy on promoting a culture of data use.

Flagship Initiative-3
Publications
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Handbook of Statistics 2024

Related SDG :

8 9 10

Type : Handbook


Date : Jan 23, 2025


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Monthly Bulletin of Statistics Online

Related SDG :

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Type : Bulletin


Date : Apr 11, 2024


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Energy Statistics Pocketbook 2024

Related SDG :

7 8 9 11 13 15

Type : static paper


Date : Mar 28, 2024


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Multimedia
Featured Stories & Blogs
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Quality statistics and sustainable funding critical for effective policymaking in Africa.(Story)

Mar 17, 2025
Africa faces immense challenges in adequate and skilled human capital to produce quality statistics for evidence-based policymaking”. Tinfissi-Joseph Ilboudo, ACS
ECA | Read More
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Robust statistical systems are key to economic development and social progress, says Outgoing Statistician Oliver Chinganya(Story)

Nov 02, 2024
Reliable data and statistics are necessary for informed decision-making if Africa is to achieve sustainable development, said Oliver Chinganya.
ECA | Read More
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A Food Security Statistics Project is Enhancing Food Security Data across Africa(Story)

Oct 31, 2024
Reliable food security statistics are essential for informed decisions on food access, quality, and affordability.
ECA | Read More
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Embrace new technologies for digital collection methods for timely and relevant statistics – Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh(Story)

Oct 30, 2024
Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Temesgen Tiruneh has challenged African policy makers to build robust data and statistical systems that support development.
ECA | Read More
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It is Time to Rethink GDP: Why Quality of Life Matters More(Story)

Oct 30, 2024
As the world strives for sustainable development, a pressing question arises: should we rethink what measures human well-being? Sweta Saxena (ECA)
ECA | Read More
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Global goods trade on track for gradual recovery despite lingering downside risks(News)

Oct 11, 2024
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.
WHO | Read More
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Connecting Change, Storytelling, and Data to Drive Impactful Results : Innovative Strategies for Measuring Impact: Insights from 14 African Country Offices - Part 2.(Blog)

Sep 18, 2024
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.
UNDP – Africa | Read More
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Innovative Strategies for Measuring Impact: Insights from 14 African Countries (Blog)

Sep 16, 2024
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.
UNDP-Africa | Read More
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Upcoming Events
06 April

The 6th Africa Climate Talks

April 6 -7, 2025   -   Kampala & Online
07 April

Seventh African Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Forum

April 7 - 8, 2025   -   Kampala, Uganda
08 April

Partnerships for Anticorruption Global Forum 2025

April 8 – 9, 2025   -   Washington, D.C.
09 April

Eleventh Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

April 9 - 11, 2025   -   Kampala, Uganda at the Speke Resort Convention Centre, Munyonyo
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Co-Convenors

Oliver Chinganya

Director
(UNECA)
OIBC 1

Lydia ZIGOMO

Regional Director
(UNFPA)
OIBC 1

Fredrick Okwayo

Technical Advisor, Population Data Policy
(UNFPA)
OIBC 1
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