Chair:
Calogero (Gero) Carletto is a Lead Economist and Manager of the Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS). More »
Speaker:
Dr. Chukwudozie (Dozie) Ezigbalike, Chief of the Data Technology Section, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)
Overview:
How is the data revolution manifesting itself in Africa and driving social and economic transformation, and what are the opportunities for national statistics organizations to faster generate the data required to inform policy and investment decisions, and track progress on development goals? This BBL will explore the expanding data ecosystem in Africa, the role of statistics organizations and other communities, the importance of partnerships and the position of the African Union.
Last Updated: Jul 20, 2015