Statistician decries ineffective data collection

The deputy statistician general, Burton Mguni said this lack of coordination leads to shortcomings in data inter-linkages.

Another related point on this challenge is the inadequacy of the coverage of statistics due to the ever-increasing costs of conducting surveys and collecting data. “This notwithstanding, the demand for quality environment is on the increase, particularly in view of the need to closely monitor and follow up on progress on development initiatives and programmes, including the 11th National Development Plan, the upcoming Vision 2036, the SDGs and Africa’s Agenda 2063,” he said. He said the data used for such monitoring must of necessity meet international standards so that it is comparable with that from other countries and is submitted for use in global monitoring as appropriate.