A Value Chain Approach to Data Production, Use and Governance for Sound Policy Making in Africa
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Date
2023-02
Authors
Chege, Zachary Mwangi
Wanjohi, Peter Maina
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African Economic Research Consortium
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to investigate the value chain approach to data
production in Africa and how it can be improved to enable sound policy making in the
continent. The research also explored ways of increasing uptake of official statistics
for informing decision-making in policy formulation and other aspects such as social
environmental issues. The need for this research stems from the fact that Africa
has in general lagged other continents in developmental matters and by extension
improvement of living standards for its people. The research reviewed existing
literature and identified and examined gaps and challenges regarding production and
use of official statistics in Africa. Data governance gaps and weaknesses in Africa were
also examined. The research also conducted three case studies covering Australian
Bureau of Statistics, National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda, and Statistics South
Africa where their practices regarding data production, use and governance were
reviewed. Value chain analysis was conducted based on the gaps, challenges and case
studies, and recommendations made regarding data production, use and governance
in Africa. The research has made recommendations that need to be implemented
by African countries in pursuit of sound policy making for better economies of their
citizens.
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Production and use of official statistics, data quality, value chain, GSBPM, National Statistical System, data governance, policy making