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

Reports

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

Collaborate

Discuss, Collaborate, Learn, and Share Innovative Knowledge

Communities Of Practice Collaboration Portal Project Management

Key Partners

Flagship Initiatives

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

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

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

Handbook of Statistics 2024

Related SDG :

8 9 10

Type : Handbook

Date : Jan 23, 2025

The State of Sustainable Markets 2024: Statistics and emerging trends.

Related SDG :

8 9 10

Type : Report

Date : Dec 20, 2024

Creative Economy Outlook 2024: Technical and statistical report

Related SDG :

8 9

Type : Report

Date : Jul 11, 2024

World health statistics 2024: monitoring health for the SDGs, sustainable development goals

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Type : Global Report

Date : May 21, 2024

Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Report of the Secretary-General

Related SDG :

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

Type : Report

Date : May 01, 2024

State of World Population 2024: Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope - Ending Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

Related SDG :

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

Type : Report

Date : May 01, 2024

World Economic Outlook, April 2024: Steady but Slow: Resilience amid Divergence

Related SDG :

8 9

Type : Report

Date : Apr 16, 2024

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

Economic Report on Africa 2024: Investing in a Just and Sustainable Transition in Africa

Related SDG :

8 9

Type : Report

Date : Apr 05, 2024

Energy Statistics Pocketbook 2024

Related SDG :

7 8 9 11 13 15

Type : static paper

Date : Mar 28, 2024

Tax revenue data in Africa: the Government Revenue Dataset and African Tax Outlook in comparison

Related SDG :

8 9 10

Type : Paper

Date : Mar 01, 2024

Towards a statistical framework for the measurement of tax and commercial illicit financial flows

Related SDG :

Type : Technical Paper

Date : Mar 01, 2024

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Multimedia

StatCom 9 - Remarks by Fitsum Assefa, Minister for Planning and Development in Ethiopia.

Oct 31, 2024 | ECA

StatCom 9 - Remarks by Adoum Gagoloum, African Union Commission

Oct 31, 2024 | ECA

StatCom 9 - Remarks by Oliver Chinganya on behalf of the Executive Secretary

Oct 31, 2024 | ECA

UN Day 2024 - Remarks by Gaokgakala Daniel, African Union Commission

Oct 25, 2024 | ECA

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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